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Statement by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at the Conclusion of a Meeting with UNECA and African Ministers of Finance on COVID-19

September 30, 2021/IMF Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met today with African Ministers of Finance and representatives from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) to discuss Africa’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the efforts for a sustainable, green, and inclusive recovery. […]

Federal Reserve Issues FOMC Statement

September 22, 2021/US Federal Reserve The Federal Reserve is committed to using its full range of tools to support the U.S. economy in this challenging time, thereby promoting its maximum employment and price stability goals. With progress on vaccinations and strong policy support, indicators of economic activity and employment have […]

Equatorial Guinea Tackles Twin Tragedies with the Help of IMF Emergency Assistance

The waterfront in Bata, Equatorial Guinea is pictured. An accidental explosion rocked the city in March, adding to the country’s needs during the pandemic. (photo: alarico by Getty Images) IMF COUNTRY FOCUS September 20, 2021/IMF The pandemic continues to batter Equatorial Guinea like most countries in the region. To add […]