IMF hails gov’t social transfer policies, fiscal management

–cites increase in disposable income, reduction in poverty rate –points to highly favourable economic outlook, strong pace of transformation THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised the government’s social transfer policies that have resulted in increased disposable income and a reduction in Guyana’s poverty rate. “Staff assesses that social transfer policies implemented in recent […]

The World Bank And IMF Await Elon Musk – OpEd

eurasiareview.com - 24/Feb 23:55

I think that Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have been misinformed. I don’t disagree with their shutting down USAID,...

Hinterland poverty and development

stabroeknews.com - 28/Feb 06:01

It is debatable whether the 2025 budget poverty reduction allocations are truly adequate to combat poverty levels, particularly in Guyana’s...

Uneven Prosperity Mapping India’s Poverty Struggles – OpEd

eurasiareview.com - 24/Feb 00:58

A glaring and varied picture of economic inequality in India is presented by the data on poverty levels in the various Indian states. The problem of...

Guyana: A global pioneer in climate policies

guyanachronicle.com - 09:20

-IMF says; commends government’s efforts to enhance country’s energy matrix & drive sustainable growth THE International Monetary Fund...

Japan: Strong Reactions To A Weak Yen Shake Economy – Analysis

eurasiareview.com - 25/Feb 00:16

By Willem Thorbecke The Japanese real effective exchange rate is now at its lowest level in 54 years. Despite the pressures of a depreciating yen...

'Good for business' - PSOJ hails Fitch’s affirmation of Jamaica’s credit rating

jamaica-gleaner.com - 26/Feb 03:44

The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) has welcomed Fitch Ratings' affirmation of Jamaica’s credit rating at ‘BB-’ with a positive...

Economic transformation advancing at strong pace, broadening – IMF

stabroeknews.com - 08/Mar 06:10

-says additional targeted transfers could support further inclusive growth The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Article IV Consultation with...

Ghana’s President Seeks to Revise $3 Billion IMF Agreement

iafrica.com - 01/Mar 10:10

John Mahama is planning to appoint an expert panel to develop a new economic strategy, aiming to modify the existing $3 billion International Monetary...