Global finance leaders came to Washington this past week seeking clarity on what it would take to get some relief from ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has played a balancing act trying to reassure nervous investors that the U.S. would maintain its global leadership role while staying true to the Trump ...

The US Treasury secretary says the IMF and World Bank have deviated from their purpose. Also: The US issues Ukraine with an ultimatum, and proof that a Roman gladiator in Britain was bitten by a lion.

How are the region’s low-income economies navigating the intersection of climate vulnerability and crippling levels of debt?

IN a bid to further enhance the country's Public Financial Management (PFM) system, particularly its budget preparation ...

The Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) on April 21-26, 2025 were held at a time of deep uncertainty in the global economy. The catchy theme of ...

I’m Chris Anstey, an economics editor in Washington for the IMF/World Bank meetings. Today we’re looking at the US Treasury ...

The World Bank on Wednesday announced a package of USD one billion over three years to support job creation and develop ...

Technical Assistance (TA) plays a critical role in helping achieve the Roadmap targets. TA relates closely to, and builds on, the IMF’s and World Bank’s respective missions. This paper outlines a ...

The World Bank has authorized a $1 billion loan to help Sri Lanka recover from its economic crisis, focusing on the recovery ...

The World Bank has announced a USD 1 billion package for Sri Lanka to support job creation, private sector growth, and ...

Most headed home with more questions than answers. Many participants in the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings had a sense that Trump's administration was still conflicted ...