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IMF Africa

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IMF Africa

@IMFAfrica

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) works with member countries in sub-Saharan Africa to improve lives and help ensure economic stability. #IMFAfrica 🌍

Joined December 2019

IMF Africa
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Aid to sub-Saharan Africa is falling fast—and this time is different. Cuts are large, broad, and driven by donor decisions, not domestic conditions. For countries with limited fiscal space, there are no easy options. IMF analysis explains the trade-offs. imf.org/en/news/articl…
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Jul 5
Tokenization is more than a technology upgrade. It can reshape how the financial system operates. New IMF analysis explains what changes and why policy choices will matter: imf.org/en/blogs/artic…
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Jul 4
The IMF remains committed to helping members navigate this period of heightened uncertainty. We provide tailored policy advice and are stepping up financial support where needed, including adjusting programs for African countries. Read @KGeorgieva's blog: imf.org/en/blogs/artic…
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Jul 3
Countries moved quickly to shield their citizens from high energy prices. We tracked nearly 900 measures in 170 countries. If a recent peace deal brings oil prices down, the challenge for many governments will be how to unwind this support. Read more:imf.org/en/blogs/artic…
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Jul 2
The length of the workweek is shaped less by income than by social policy and institutions, Amory Gethin and Emmanuel Saez write in F&D magazine. imf.org/en/publication…
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Jun 27
From ancient trade routes to modern supply chains, control of commodities has long shaped economic power—and continues to do so today, Jean-Marc Natal writes in the latest F&D magazine. imf.org/en/publication…
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Jun 26
Nigeria is a major hub for stablecoin inflows in sub-Saharan Africa. Scale brings benefits but also creates risks. IMF analysis identifies four priorities: safeguard monetary stability, strengthen oversight, improve data & upgrade payment infrastructure. imf.org/en/news/articl…
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Kristalina Georgieva
@KGeorgieva
Jun 24
Aid to sub-Saharan Africa is falling fast. Cuts are deep, broad, and hitting countries with limited room to adjust. For countries with limited fiscal space, the challenge is to protect essential services while building domestic capacity for the long term. imf.org/en/news/articl…
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IMF Africa
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Jun 25
Sub-Saharan Africa is making progress on reforms, but challenges remain. IMF's @zzeidane discussed the region's outlook and what comes next in a conversation with @africanewsfr' @AfolakeG. Watch here.
Can the IMF help Africa break the debt cycle? {Business Africa}
From africanews.com
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IMF Africa
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Jun 25
Competition for critical minerals is increasing Africa’s strategic importance, but also intensifying external pressure, Ethiopia’s foreign minister Gedion Timothewos writes in F&D magazine. imf.org/en/publication…
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Jun 24
Le Directeur du Département Afrique du FMI, @zzeidane, a participé au Forum de Paris et a appelé à une coordination renforcée et une transparence accrue pour des solutions rapides à la dette. Il a réaffirmé l’engagement du FMI à soutenir les pays face aux vulnérabilités.
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Jun 24
IMF African Department Director @zzeidane joined the Paris Forum and called for stronger coordination and transparency to advance timely debt solutions. He reiterated the Fund's commitment to helping countries address debt vulnerabilities.
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Jun 24
STARTING NOW: Join us and @CGDev for a conversation on the macroeconomic and fiscal impacts of aid cuts in Sub-Saharan Africa. Featuring insights from the IMF’s latest Regional Economic Outlook and a discussion on policy responses and priorities.
Aid Cuts in Sub-Saharan Africa: What Happens Next
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Jun 24
Aid dependence varies widely across countries in sub-Saharan Africa. In some low-income and fragile states, it reaches double digits, and in extreme cases far higher. Others rely much less. But for the most exposed, the impact of cuts could be significant. imf.org/en/news/articl…
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