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Join us as Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva delivers the curtain raiser speech for the 2025 Annual Meetings at the Milken Institute on Wednesday, October 8 at 10:00 AM ET. https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2025/10/08/sp100825-annual-meetings-2025-curtain-raiser
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Join IMF Chief Economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas and team for the October 2025 World Economic Outlook on Tuesday, October 14 at 9:00 AM ET.
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The IMF Annual Report 2025 is now available.
This year’s report explores how countries are responding to exceptional uncertainty, rising debt, and rapid transitions—from trade tensions to technological change. Discover how the Fund is supporting members with sharper policy advice, targeted lending, and hands-on capacity development.
Want to know how governments are strengthening buffers and reforming institutions for a more resilient future?
Read the full report and see what’s ahead: IMF.org/AR2025
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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
