A New Trust to Help Countries Build Resilience and Sustainability
A proposed $50-billion trust fund could help low-income and vulnerable middle-income countries build resilience to balance of payments shocks and ensure a sustainable recovery.
How the IMF Continues to Change To Confront Global Challenges
From COVID-19 to climate change, economies are facing new challenges.
Addressing Inflation Pressures Amid an Enduring Pandemic
With inflationary pressures intensifying and Omicron generating new uncertainties, monetary policymakers are facing new and challenging tradeoffs.
The Economics of Health and Well-Being
Just as good health—mental and physical—is fundamental to individual well-being, public health is fundamental to stable, cohesive societies.
The G20 Common Framework for Debt Treatments Must Be Stepped Up
With the debt service suspension initiative expiring and interest rates poised to rise, low-income countries will find it increasingly difficult to service their debts.
Sovereign Domestic Debt Restructuring: Handle with Care
Restructuring domestic debt is like surgery: You only do it if you must, and you avoid it if it might do more harm than good.
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 WeekIn the Race to Vaccinate Sub-Saharan Africa Continues to Fall Behind
Sub-Saharan Africa is losing the race to vaccinate its population against COVID-19. As of November 15, only about 4 percent of the population in sub-Saharan Africa has been fully vaccinated, up from merely 1 percent three months ago.
How Trade Can Help Speed Asia’s Economic Recovery
A renewed push to liberalize trade can invigorate durable growth and minimize post-pandemic scarring.
CHART OF THE WEEKThe Unequal COVID Saving and Wealth Surge
By Cian Allen and Cyril Rebillard
Household saving increased sharply during the COVID-19 crisis in many countries. […]