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Central Bank Governor of the Bank of Korea Chang Yong Rhee delivers the 2025 Michel Camdessus Central Banking Lecture, followed by a one-on-one conversation with IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva.
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In our September issue of F&D, some of the world’s leading experts delve into stablecoins and AI-driven credit. https://imf.org/en/Publications/fandd
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How does the IMF support jobs and growth? We explain in our latest edition of Ask an Economist in under 60 seconds.
Watch our latest Ask an Economist to learn how the IMF promotes stable and thriving economies.
How do IMF loans help create jobs and help foster more resilient economies? Find out in our latest 60-second explainer video.
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When countries face crises, the IMF provides financial support to help restore stability and growth. But how does IMF lending actually work? We explain in our latest edition of Ask an Economist.
Watch our latest Ask an Economist to get a quick explanation of how IMF lending works.
The IMF provides short-term loans to countries in crisis at an interest rate much lower than the market. Our latest Ask an Economist explains – in under 60 seconds – how IMF lending works.
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Join us for a conversation between Bo Li, Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, Abebe Aemro Selassie, Director of the IMF’s African Department, and Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, on Tuesday, August 5 at 2 PM SAST (8 AM ET).
This episode of Africa Perspectives coincides with the launch of our new paper on Digital Payment Innovations in Sub-Saharan Africa. To mark the occasion, our panelists will share their insights on the latest innovations in digital payments, and their impact on financial inclusion and economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa.
https://imf.org/AfricaPerspectives
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On World Population Day, the numbers tell a remarkable story: global fertility has plunged by more than half since 1950. Countries that adapt their economic models now will thrive in tomorrow’s demographic reality. More in F&D magazine. https://imf.org/en/Publications/fandd/issues/2025/06/the-longevity-dividend-andrew-scott
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Despite stronger-than-expected performance last year, Sub-Saharan Africa now faces global uncertainty and reduced external funding, slowing growth to 3.8% in 2025. With limited fiscal space and elevated debt levels, countries must prioritize domestic revenue mobilization, spending efficiency, and ambitious reforms to build resilience against future economic shocks. IMF African Department Director Abebe Aemro Selassie shares three key messages from the latest economic outlook for sub-Saharan Africa. https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/REO/SSA/Issues/2025/04/25/regional-economic-outlook-for-sub-saharan-africa-april-2025?cid=sm-com-ig-SM2025-REOAFREA2025001
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This high-level event that will bring together policymakers, business leaders, diplomats, and academics to explore how global and regional developments impact countries in the Middle East and North Africa. Amid heightened global uncertainty, the discussions will focus on the policy actions required to foster sustained growth, stability, and shared prosperity across the region.
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The sharply deteriorating global order is adding further complications to Europe’s already challenging economic situation. New tariffs come at a time when economies are grappling with structural transformations in demographics and energy, and amidst increasing security spending needs. Export markets are shrinking, uncertainty is undermining firms’ willingness to innovate, and public expenditure needs are rising. Without a turnaround in growth, Europe’s ability to deliver on its social welfare promises is in jeopardy. If European policymakers were to seize the moment, the region’s growth potential and resilience to shocks could rise substantially.
