Pandemic: IMF approves emergency financing for 50th member

The IMF has already authorized financial assistance for 50 member countries during the Coronavirus pandemic, said IMF Spokesperson Gerry Rice on Thursday during a virtual press briefing in...

May 07, 2020 - NEWS-PRESS BRIEFINGS

Joint Press Briefing WHO/IMF with MD Georgieva

IMF Managing Director warns of false trade-off: “Saving lives and protecting livelihoods go hand in hand” On Friday, April 3, Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the IMF, urged the world to...

Apr 03, 2020 - NEWS-PRESS BRIEFINGS

IMF Europe Economy Coronavirus

COVID-19 Pandemic: Smaller European economies outside of the EU most vulnerable Europe is headed in to a significant economic downturn of up to -3% per month due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Poul...

Mar 30, 2020 - NEWS

IMF Georgieva Covid-19 Global Response

IMF urges countries to approach Fund to contain economic damage On Friday, March 27, Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the IMF, gave an update on the efforts of the Fund to help countries...

Mar 27, 2020 - NEWS-PRESS BRIEFINGS

IMF US Coronavirus

The IMF supports fiscal and monetary action taken so far by the US government to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told reporters in a virtual news conference...

Mar 27, 2020 - FEATURES-NEWS

Covid-19 Pandemic in Middle East and Central Asia

COVID-19 Pandemic and the Middle East and Central Asia: Region Facing Dual Shock The coronavirus pandemic has become the largest near-term challenge for the Middle East and Central Asia, with...

Mar 24, 2020 - NEWS

IMF G20 Coronavirus

“IMF chief predicts global downturn at least as bad as 2008 crisis, but recovery in 2021.” The International Monetary Fund emphasizes the need for a global response and solidarity among all...

Mar 23, 2020 - NEWS

IMF Closure DC Shutdown

The IMF has closed its headquarters in Washington, DC indefinitely as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic. The Fund has acknowledged two confirmed cases of coronavirus infection among its staff....

Mar 20, 2020 - B-ROLL-NEWS

IMF Coronavirus – Economic Cost Difficult to Predict

The economic cost from the outbreak of coronavirus strain COVID-19 is still uncertain but countries must work together to combat it, IMF spokesman Gerry Rice said Thursday in Washington, DC....

Mar 12, 2020 - NEWS-PRESS BRIEFINGS

IMF World Bank Coronavirus

Today the IMF and World Bank Group announced additional measures taken to curtail the impact of the corona virus on the world’s economy and health. At a news conference in Washington, DC...

Mar 04, 2020 - NEWS-PRESS BRIEFINGS