A Role for Financial and Monetary Policies in Climate Change Mitigation
By William Oman
July 2019 was the hottest month ever recorded on earth, with countries across the world experiencing record-breaking temperatures. […]
Capacity Development in Africa: the Faces behind the Numbers
By Carla Grasso 
Versions in: عربي (Arabic), 中文 (Chinese), Français (French), 日本語 (Japanese), Português (Portuguese), Русский (Russian), and Español (Spanish)
If there’s one thing all economists can agree on, it’s the importance of numbers. Without good data, it is difficult to assess how an economy is performing and formulate smart policies that help improve lives. […]
Building A Monetary Union in Africa
By iMFdirect
It’s like the European Union but for East Africa.
In this podcast by the IMF, find out how Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi stand to benefit from the creation of the East African Community. There will be a common currency as well as more trade and investment too. Will a union also expose them to more risk?