IMF Deputy Managing Director Okamura: Very good discussions at the @ASEAN Finance Ministers & CB Governors Meeting at a time of great flux for the global economy. The IMF stands ready to help the region’s economies navigate a difficult external environment.
IMF Deputy Managing Director Okamura: The Asia-Pacific region remains a bright spot in the global economy. Delighted to be at the @ASEAN Finance Ministers & Central Bank Governors Mtg to discuss the economic outlook and the IMF's role in supporting the region’s economies.
We are grateful to @bancodeportugal Governor @mariofcenteno for 🇵🇹 Portugal’s generous contribution to the IMF’s Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust. Huge thanks for the support to low-income countries.
Very good meeting w/ @bancodeportugal Governor @mariofcenteno at Davos. We discussed priorities to address global economic challenges, incl. inflation pressures.
Portugal’s pledge to contribute to the Fund’s concessional financing Trust for low-income countries is most welcome.
Portugal 🇵🇹 has pledged to channel 264 million (~ €330 Million) of its Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) through the IMF's Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust to support low-income countries. https://t.co/tWzWsA5oqK
Obrigada to @bancodeportugal Governor @mariofcenteno for our conversation today.
Great insights on the #EU’s vital role in tackling the pandemic and working together to build a better future. #NextGenEU is a great example for others on how to focus on transforming economies!
This video chat with @rupaduttagupta and me will give you insight into our analysis on emerging market countries. Click below to view: https://t.co/KPHijWJgOT
Did you know that the IMF is adapting the way it conducts economic analysis for its 190 members?
👀Check out the details in our new Comprehensive Surveillance Review #CSR https://t.co/rteq32FbEI
It delights me to think that what feels historical and amazing to us today—a woman sworn in to the vice presidency—will seem normal, obvious, "of course" to Kamala's grand-nieces as they grow up. And they will be right.
My @IMFNEWS colleagues Rui Mano and Alessandro Lin make a case in their new blog for why central bankers need to factor inequality into monetary policy considerations.