March 14, 2022 During political campaigns, the media provide an invaluable channel of information between opponents and the public. By providing a pitch for public debate and informing citizens of the policies and platforms of candidates and parties, the media enable voters to make an informed decision when they cast […]

(Image: IMF Photo/Yam G Jun) March 14, 2022/IMFBlog By Rayah Al-Farah, Klakow Akepanidtaworn and Sanan Mirzayev Heavily reliant on commodity exports, remittances and tourism, the economies of the Caucasus and Central Asia and their financial systems are vulnerable to volatile external shocks. The Chart of the Week shows how exposed […]

March 11, 2022/IMF Weekend Read Ukraine Ukraine’s Economic Impact (PHOTO: IMF PHOTO) Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is taking a horrific human toll, but the war is also fueling inflation and shaking financial confidence with far-reaching consequences for the world economy, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday. The impact of […]