Welcome to the IMF’s official Middle East & North Africa account. We share our latest news, reports, and events from the region in Arabic, English, and French.
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Economic growth does not lead people to work less. What matters instead are policy choices about education, pensions, and labor rules, Amory Gethin and Emmanuel Saez write in F&D magazine. imf.org/en/publications/fand…
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IMF’s @jihad_azour will participate in the @ERFLatest 32nd Annual Conference tomorrow at 9:30 am Cairo time, joining a session on the economic impact of the war in the Middle East.
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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أعلن @jihad_azour انطلاق المؤتمر السنوي الثاني للبحوث الاقتصادية حول الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا، مشيرا إلى أن الحرب في الشرق الأوسط تفاقم تعقيدات البيئة الاقتصادية، مما يجعل التعاون والبحوث أكثر أهمية من أي وقت مضى لدعم الاستقرار وتعزيز القدرة على الصمود. imf.org/ar/news/articles/202…
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IMF Middle East & North Africa retweeted
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Register to attend the first plenary session, titled "The War & the Region: Economic Damage, Policy Choices, and the Risk of Scarring", during the first day of the ERF 32nd Annual Conference
#ERFLatest #ERF32AC #economictransformation #MENA
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup began today. Did you know the three host nations (United States, Canada, and Mexico) together account for nearly 30% of global GDP and have all been IMF members since 1945. Stay tuned all month as we explore the economics behind the tournament.
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Join us for the 2nd Annual IMF MENA Research Conference, co-organized by the IMF and @UM6P_officiel in Rabat, Morocco, June 29-30. In a challenging global context, discussions will focus on MENA integration, trade, fragmentation, AI, and policy priorities. imf.org/en/news/seminars/con…
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🔴 LIVE NOW: Watch the public preview launch of StatGPT, the IMF Statistics Department’s AI-powered platform. See how natural language AI provides direct access to official statistics, while preserving trust and accuracy. youtube.com/live/fnOZ-npEOH8
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For much of the world, geoeconomics, or the blending of economic policy and national security, is not new but routine practice, Josh Lipsky writes in F&D magazine. imf.org/en/publications/fand…
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Announcing the 2nd Annual MENA Research Conference, @jihad_azour notes that the war in the Middle East is adding to an already complex economic environment, making collaboration and research even more important for stability and resilience.
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Higher food and energy prices are squeezing households, slowing growth, and complicating central banks’ job. Fiscal policy can help by protecting the vulnerable, support viable small businesses with liquidity, and reserve subsidies for exceptional shocks. imf.org/en/blogs/articles/20…
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Resilience and restraint must go hand in hand to preserve the benefits of global economic integration, writes F&D editor-in-chief Gita Bhatt. imf.org/en/publications/fand…
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Geoeconomics is reshaping global power, from trade and finance to security and technology. Read more in the new F&D issue. imf.org/en/publications/fand…
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Our new research on fiscal policy in the Caucasus and Central Asia is out now! The paper looks at how stronger fiscal frameworks, better planning, and improved institutions can support resilience and sustainable growth. imf.org/en/publications/depa…
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JOIN LIVE: IMF’s Armenia Mission Chief presents new research on fiscal policy and frameworks in the Caucasus and Central Asia. youtube.com/watch?v=TR7jwll5…
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Stronger central bank independence can help countries in the Middle East and Central Asia reduce inflation and improve macroeconomic stability, especially during shocks. A new IMF paper looks at why sustained reforms matter. imf.org/en/publications/depa…
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Happening today at 2:30 PM AMT (6:30 AM ET): The launch of our new paper on fiscal policy and frameworks in the Caucasus and Central Asia as part of a conference hosted by the Central Bank of Armenia. youtube.com/watch?v=TR7jwll5…
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New IMF research on central bank independence in the Middle East and Central Asia is now available. The paper looks at how stronger central bank independence can help reduce inflation, improve stability, and strengthen resilience to shocks. imf.org/en/publications/depa…
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LIVE NOW: We present research on Central Bank Independence and Monetary Policy Effectiveness in the Middle East and CCA region. youtube.com/live/hPGqSwfw6Fw
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Join us today at 4 PM AMT (8 AM ET) for the launch of a new IMF paper on Central Bank Independence and Monetary Policy Effectiveness in the Middle East and CCA region as part of a conference hosted by the Central Bank of Armenia. youtube.com/live/hPGqSwfw6Fw
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Governments are expanding industrial policy in response to crises. But whether it delivers sustained gains, and at what cost, depends on design, governance, and global coordination. Read our blog for more: imf.org/en/blogs/articles/20…
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