IMF Staff Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Serbia on the Fourth Review under the Stand-By Arrangement and on a 36-Month Policy Coordination Instrument Request
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Donal McGettigan, met with the Serbian authorities during October 3-15, 2024, to discuss performance under Serbia’s Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) and the authorities’ request for a successor 36-month Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI) that will run from December 2024 to December 2027
IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Senegal
A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mr. Edward Gemayel, conducted a mission to Senegal during October 9-16, 2024, to discuss the preliminary findings of the General Inspectorate of Finance (IGF) report on public finances covering the period 2019-2024Q1, as well as the fiscal outlook for the remainder of the year.
IMF Staff Completes Third Review Mission of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) to Central African Republic
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mr. Albert Touna Mama, held discussions with the Central African Republic (CAR)’s authorities in Bangui from September 23 - October 2, 2024, in connection with the third review of CAR’s program supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF).
IMF Staff Completes 2024 Article IV Mission to The Kingdom of Bahrain
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Mr. John Bluedorn visited Manama during September 29–October 10, 2024 to conduct discussions for the 2024 Article IV consultation
Evaluation Analyst, GEF IEO
Key strategic directions GEF IEO
During the eighth replenishment period of the GEF (2022-2026), the IEO seeks to deepen the evidence on GEF’s results and performance through ex-post evaluations as well as provide real time feedback on recent shifts in the GEF’s strategy and programming, such as those related to country level strategies and integrated programs. The IEO seeks to continuously test and implement new qualitative and quantitative methods and approaches to inform the GEF Council on the performance and results of the GEF.
Policies to Foster Green FDI: Best Practices for Emerging Market and Developing Economies
Staff Climate Note No 2024/004
IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Papua New Guinea on a Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) Arrangement and the Third Reviews Under the Extended Credit Facility and the Extended Fund Facility
The Papua New Guinea authorities and the IMF team reached staff-level agreement on the request for access under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) for about US$265 million to enhance resilience to climate change. The IMF Executive Board will consider the request in the coming weeks.
IMF Staff Completes 2024 Article IV Mission to Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste’s growth is expected to rise in 2024, supported by an increase in public spending and strong credit growth. From a high level in 2023, inflation has fallen sharply and is projected to continue easing with the moderation of global food prices.