Tag: IMF

Capacity Development in Africa: the Faces behind the Numbers

Posted on April 7, 2016 by iMFdirect By Carla Grasso If there’s one thing all economists can agree on, it’s the importance of numbers. Without good data, it is difficult to assess how an economy is performing and formulate smart policies that help improve lives. In little over twenty years, […]

The IMF Agrees Diplomatically to Disagree on Nigeria’s Exchange Rate Policy

Aprl 8, 2016/FBNQuest Research Culled—–Proshare The IMF’s executive board has concluded the Article IV consultations for 2016 with the FGN, and released the customary press release to announce as such. The board’s discussions are generally based on a staff report, which is published once the member government gives its go-ahead […]

Angola Says Committed to Economic Diversification with IMF Support

April 6, 2016/Ministry of Finance, Republic of Angola The Government of Angola is aware that the high reliance on the oil sector represents a vulnerability to the public finances and the economy more broadly. The sustained efforts over many years to promote economic diversification have already resulted in a significant […]