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The IMF-World Bank annual meetings will be held between October 21 and 26 this year. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank autumn meetings are significant events that aim to address global economic challenges and foster international cooperation. These meetings typically take place in October each year and bring together finance ministers, central bank governors, and other officials from member countries. Purpose of the Meetings: Global Economic Outlook: The meetings provide an opportunity for participants to discuss the current state of the global economy, share insights, and project future economic trends. This is crucial for understanding potential risks and opportunities. Policy Coordination: Officials can coordinate economic policies and strategies to address pressing issues, such as inflation, unemployment, and the impacts of crises (e.g., pandemics, geopolitical tensions). Development Goals: The meetings focus on sustainable development goals, particularly in light of challenges like climate change and poverty reduction. Discussions often revolve around financing mechanisms to support developing countries. Debt Relief and Financial Stability: They also address issues related to debt relief for low-income countries and enhancing the stability of the global financial system. #IMF #WorldBank #GlobalEconomy #FinanceMeetings The upcoming International Monetary Fund and The World Bank meetings are a platform for leaders and policy-makers to discuss global economic challenges. Here's how they could help drive growth and economic recovery: https://lnkd.in/dYE4zSPw

The International Monetary Fund turns 80! How has the #IMF adapted to the evolving realities and needs of the world over the decades? This article explores the remarkable evolution of the organization in its periodic reviews of member economies and its regional and global analyses. Discover the IMF's journey of adaptation and innovation! https://lnkd.in/eFJyj8kp

From April 15 to 19, central bankers, ministers of finance and development, private sector executives, representatives from civil society and academia gathered in Washington D.C. to attend the Spring Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and The World Bank Group. These periodic meetings are important because they facilitate global economic cooperation, provide a platform for policy coordination, address development challenges and promote financial stability and sustainability on a global scale. The outcomes of these assemblies are important as they can influence economic policies and priorities across countries and regions. On April 16, the semi-annual World Economic Outlook report, which consists of a series of macroeconomic data and projections of economic developments at group and individual countries' level, was officially released to the public. My op-ed on CGTN. #china #beijing #globaleconomy #trade #growth #development #gdp

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How International Financial Institutions can help countries navigate economic challenges?

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgievasays IMF is projecting United States Federal Reserve Board (Fed) should be able to start reducing interest rate by end of 2024 if economic data supports reducing interest rate, and warns of prolonged elevated interest rate can create risks to financial stability globally.  Read - https://lnkd.in/gHApxRsU follow Caproasia | Driving the future of Asia International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgievasays IMF is projecting United States Federal Reserve Board (Fed) should be able to start reducing interest rate by end of 2024 if economic data supports reducing interest rate, and warns of prolonged elevated interest rate can create risks to financial stability globally. 

Understanding the IMF and the World Bank: Key Institutions in Global Finance The International Monetary Fund \(IMF\) and the World Bank are two of the most influential financial institutions in the world, playing pivotal roles in global economic stability and development. While they share a common goal of promoting economic growth and reducing poverty, they operate in distinct yet complementary ways. The International Monetary Fund \(IMF\) Founded in 1944 at the Bretton Woods Conference, the IMF was established to ensure global monetary cooperation, secure ... https://lnkd.in/dQNyxsXQ #Finance #IMF #WorldBank >>>Read full article by clicking the link below...

The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) January 2025 World Economic Outlook Update projects global growth at 3.3% for both 2025 and 2026, below the historical average of 3.7%. This forecast remains largely unchanged from October 2024, with an upward revision for the United States balancing downward adjustments in other major economies. Global headline inflation is anticipated to decrease to 4.2% in 2025 and 3.5% in 2026, returning to target levels sooner in advanced economies compared to emerging markets and developing countries. The medium-term risks are skewed to the downside, while the near-term outlook shows divergent risks. Potential policy disruptions to the disinflation process could delay the shift to easing monetary policies, affecting fiscal sustainability and financial stability. #IMF #WorldEconomicOutlook #GlobalGrowth #Inflation #EconomicForecast #PolicyUncertainty

Monetary Policy Matters (3): Inflation lessons from history: As debate prevails over central bank policy rate decisions required to bring inflation rates back to target, IMF researchers draw some lessons for combating inflation from a study of 100 inflation shock episodes in 56 countries since the 1970s. Although inflation episodes vary in their cause and characteristics, Anil Ari, Carlos Mulas-Granados, Victor Mylonas, Lev Ratnovski, and Wei Zhao suggest the following insights can be gleaned from their research into these past episodes: - Inflation is persistent; - Countries have historically celebrated victory over inflation and loosened monetary policy prematurely in response to an initial decline in price pressures; - Countries that successfully resolved inflation tightened macroeconomic policies more in response to inflation, and maintained a tight monetary policy response consistently over several years; - Countries that did not resolve inflation had looser policy stances and were more likely to change between tightening and loosening policy; - Countries that resolved inflation had lower economic growth in the short-run than those that did not, but - Over the longer-term (5 years), countries that resolved inflation had higher growth and lower unemployment than economies that allowed inflation to persist, implying the trade-off may be temporary; - Policy credibility matters, implying countries that have built up and maintained monetary policy credibility may find it easier to defeat inflation than in the past. You can access the IMF Working Paper here: https://lnkd.in/gtm6Fzer Access to the IMF Blog summarising the paper is here: https://lnkd.in/gJ9wXKfj