The 2026 IMF Annual Research conference seeks to bring together researchers and policymakers to discuss recent research and to discuss the prospects of shifting from a unipolar multipolar world and ...

This paper develops a theory of sovereign debt sustainability driven by the government’s motive for redistribution. It studies a heterogeneous-agent small open economy in which redistribution relies ...

The small developing states (SDS) have unique economic characteristics and face specific constraints that shape their economic performance. We study a set of key challenges facing SDS using the case ...

Crime shocks are frequent and disruptive, often heightening public concerns about violence and personal safety. Yet little is ...

This paper studies the macroeconomic consequences of undermining central bank independence through politically motivated ...

Une équipe du Fonds monétaire international (FMI) dirigée par Mme Aliona Cebotari s'est rendue à Libreville du 25 février au 6 mars 2026 pour mener des discussions techniques avec les autorités sur le ...

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Ms. Aliona Cebotari visited Libreville from February 25 to March 6, 2026, to conduct technical discussions with the authorities on recent ...

South Africa stands out as having one of the most restrictive business environments among peers. Burdensome government regulations, especially for licensing and permitting, weak procurement practices, ...

South Africa exhibits one of the highest levels of income inequality globally, reflecting persistent spatial exclusion. This ...