A Disrupted Global Recovery
Growth slows as economies grapple with supply disruptions, higher inflation, record debt and persistent uncertainty.
Support for Africa’s Vaccine Production is Good for the World
Robust and reliable vaccine capacity in Africa is a global public good, deserving of global support.
Top 10 Blogs of 2021 Show Breadth of Global Policy Challenges
The arc of 2021, from tentative recovery to resurgent uncertainty, may feel like more of a circle for many around the world who are understandably weary of the pandemic and eager for a return to normal.
IMF Podcasts: The Year in Review
The past year has brought us new challenges even as the old ones persist. If anything, the ongoing pandemic has taught us to think differently about tackling the challenges and questions we currently face when it comes to big issues like climate change, gender equality, inflation and economic measurement.
Chart of the WeekThe World’s Top Recipients of Foreign Direct Investment
A Japanese automobile manufacturer builds an assembly plant in Mexico. An Italian software company opens a sales office in Kenya to reach the Kenyan market with their services.
Global Debt Reaches a Record $226 Trillion
Policymakers must strike the right balance in the face of high debt and rising inflation.
Chart of the WeekGlobal Financial Safety Net—A Lifeline for an Uncertain World
When crises hit, such as a global health pandemic, countries have a number of financial resources—both internal and external—to draw on.
Chart of the WeekLonger Delivery Times Reflect Supply Chain Disruptions
By Parisa Kamali and Alex (Shiyao) Wang
Supply chain disruptions have become a major challenge for the global economy since the start of the pandemic. […]
Europe’s Post-Pandemic Economic Challenges
Getting fiscal policy right will be harder than dealing with inflation.
