By Peter OBIORA InvestAdvocate Lagos (INVESTADVOCATE)-The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Wednesday said average nominal debt for the West Africa Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) region now stands at about 40 percent (40%) of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This is coming on the heels of the IMF’s Executive […]
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Investing in Latin America’s Future
In an interview with IMF Survey, Alejandro Werner, the Fund’s new director for the Western Hemisphere explains his priorities for 2013, talks about the economic outlook for the countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, the implications of capital flows and the policies needed to continue to reduce the persistence […]
Realizing the Aspirations of All Algerians
Townhall speech by Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Algiers, Thursday, March 14 Introduction Governor, honorable participants. Bonjour. As-salaam ‘alaykum. I am delighted to be here this morning. Let me begin by thanking the Algerian government for inviting me to your spectacular country. I am also […]
