the global conversation IMF issues austerity warning to Europe International Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgieva praises EU's recovery efforts and warns against "the suffocating force of austerity". 08/12/2021
world news COVID-19 recovery marked by inequality between rich and poor countries Officials say a two-tier speed of pandemic recovery is developing between rich and poor countries and more money is needed to tackle the problem. 30/10/2021
world news European economic recovery: IMF outlook shows gradual growth With an increase in vaccination rates, more mobility, and support schemes, Europe's economic recovery is growing stronger despite uncertainty, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). 21/10/2021
Biztech news IMF reduces global growth forecast amid inflation and supply problems In its latest World Economic Outlook, the IMF projects that global output will increase by 5.9% this year, compared with its projection in July of 6%. 13/10/2021
world news IMF's board approves allowing Georgieva to remain as head The International Monetary Fund expressed “full confidence” in its managing director on Tuesday in response to allegations that World Bank staff were pressured to change business rankings for China in an effort to placate Beijing. 12/10/2021
Afghanistan Taliban 'step up' search for Afghans who worked for US The Taliban have been conducting "targeted door-to-door visits" of individuals they want to apprehend and their family members, a UN report says, despite their promise not to seek revenge on opponents. 19/08/2021
Business DRC: a new narrative emerges There is a breath of fresh air in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. After not receiving any significant foreign economic support for over nine years, the country has just finalised a new economic programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). 09/08/2021
Sudan France holds global talks to offer debt relief for Sudan France hosted global talks on Monday to offer debt relief for Sudan in a bid to support the country's transitional leadership and help its crippled economy recovering. 17/05/2021
world news Major economies support €547 billion boost for IMF resources The G20 agreed on a $650 billion (€547 billion) resource boost for the International Monetary Fund. 08/04/2021
Europe News World economy on 'firmer footing' but 'debt and inequality pose risks' Speaking to Euronews, Kristalina Georgieva said the IMF is ready to upgrade its global forecast but fiscal support must not be withdrawn prematurely. 31/03/2021
Ukraine Ukraine's central bank chief quits over 'political pressure' Yakiv Smolii's resignation is raising concerns about the central bank's independence and the continuation of a much-needed IMF bailout. 02/07/2020
world news COVID-19 recession: How the euro area will be affected To survive this crisis, the Eurogroup may have to throw away the old rule book. 25/06/2020
world news COVID-19: World economy in 2020 to suffer 'worst year since 1930s' The International Monetary Fund has given a bleak assessment in its World Economic Outlook briefing on COVID-19. 14/04/2020
world news Coronavirus: 'Don't let urgent financial aid fall into wrong hands' Human rights campaigners warn that anti-corruption measures are being ignored in the rush to send financial aid to countries in need. 09/04/2020
world news Coronavirus: 500m people worldwide 'could be pushed into poverty' A study says the pandemic could push 8% of the world's population into poverty, prompting calls for a huge rescue package for vulnerable communities. "Never in the 75 years history of our institution have so many countries found themselves in need," said IMF head Kristalina Georgieva, 09/04/2020
world news IMF declares global recession The IMF has declared a global recession and urged countries in need of financial help to request it sooner rather than later 28/03/2020
View Ion Chicu: Moldova in safe hands ǀ View With pragmatism, competence and attention for long-term reforms and investments directed towards better living standard for every Moldovan, we can show that Moldova means business. I invite you to be not only a witness, but also a partner in our quest for positive transformation. 11/02/2020
world news IMF chief warns not to let new decade be repeat of 'roaring 20s' The head of the IMF, Kristalina Georgieva, spoke about growing inequality and how the climate crisis could impact economics. 17/01/2020
the global conversation IMF managing director forecasts growth 'slowdown' in the next year "In two years’ time, the world has moved from synchronized upswing – in other words, accelerating growth – to a synchronized slowdown", she said. 10/10/2019
Business IMF chief Georgieva: 'Global economy is in a synchronised slowdown' The global economy is going through a "synchronised slowdown", claimed the new managing director of the IMF, Kristalina Georgieva, during her inauguration speech. 09/10/2019
France What's the G7? A look at the economic summit coming to France The Group of Seven (G7) is an international gathering of some of the world's largest economies. This year, economists expect world leaders to discuss trade and technology. 13/08/2019
Bulgaria Bulgarian Kristalina Georgieva picked as EU candidate for IMF head After long negotiations, the chief executive of the World Bank emerged as the EU candidate to succeed Christine Lagarde. 02/08/2019
View Zimbabwe’s post-Mugabe reforms need the support of the West ǀ View No one should underestimate the scale of the mountain facing Zimbabwe after 37 years under Mugabe. The presidential election in 2018 was a turning point, with voters having a real choice for the first time in decades. 02/08/2019
Business IMF race: European candidates The governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, is unlikely to succeed Christine Lagarde as the boss of the International Monetary Fund. 19/07/2019
USA Lagarde resigns from IMF — these Europeans could succeed her Due to an understanding between the US and Europe, the head of the IMF has always been European, while the World Bank has always been led by an American. 18/07/2019
Business France urges G7 to reach global corporate tax deal Paris defied U.S. President Donald Trump last week by passing a tax on big digital firms' revenues in France despite a threat from him to launch a probe that could lead to trade tariffs. 17/07/2019
