Lesotho has long struggled with low growth, high unemployment, and widespread poverty. The country’s government-led growth model has resulted in an economy heavily reliant on inefficient public ...

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for the Kingdom of Lesotho .

Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva today announced her intention to appoint Nigel Chalk as Director of the Fund’s Western Hemisphere Department (WHD). Mr Chalk will assume his new role effective ...

Decline in private lending offsets increase in public borrowing; notable differences persist across countries and income ...

This paper analyzes the significance and effectiveness of social spending targets in IMF-supported programs in Sub-Saharan Africa from 2002 to 2024. It highlights the evolution of these targets, ...

On September 8, 2025, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for the Republic of Lithuania. The authorities have consented to the ...

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for Switzerland on September 10, 2025 ...

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for Belize. The authorities have consented to the publication of the Staff Report prepared for this ...

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On September 5, 2025, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for Mongolia ...

On September 8, 2025, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Vietnam. The authorities need more time to consider the publication of the ...

The Swiss financial system is large, sophisticated, and of global importance, especially through its asset and wealth management services. It has faced significant challenges since the last FSAP, most ...