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International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Concludes Visit to Libya

Despite the devastating floods, Libya’s medium-term economic outlook remains positive due to the projected high oil prices

We express our deepest condolences to the people of Libya for the tragic loss of life and widespread devastation caused by flooding in September; The announced central bank reunification has led to welcome improvements in banking supervision and monetary policy coordination. It will also help with moving the reform agenda forward; Libya…

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IMF Staff Statement on Tunisia

Tunisia is facing major structural challenges that result in deep macroeconomic disequilibria

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visiting Tunis March 23–25 had constructive discussions on the Tunisian authorities’ reform program. The discussions also covered the impact of the war in Ukraine, which poses important challenges for the entire world and for Tunisia, right at the moment that the country is emerging…

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Coronavirus – Tunisia: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board Approves a US$745 Million Disbursement to Tunisia to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic

The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly unfolding, with a sharp fall in growth expected for 2020

The IMF Executive Board approved a US$745 million emergency assistance loan to support Tunisia’s pro-active policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic; The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly unfolding, with a sharp fall in growth expected for 2020; The IMF’s emergency support will provide additional resources for the…