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"I have seen so much positive change in Africa over the years, the transformation is just incredible.”Director of the IM...
12/09/2025

"I have seen so much positive change in Africa over the years, the transformation is just incredible.”

Director of the IMF’s African Department Abebe Selassie unpacks the region’s macroeconomic challenges, the pivotal role of domestic revenue mobilization and strengthening institutions across sub-Saharan Africa.

Watch the full conversation: https://youtu.be/HEehL_1iJd8

12/08/2025

From labor and capital to efficiency and innovation, the new issue of IMF Research Perspectives highlights five novel studies by IMF staff which examine factors behind the slowdown in potential growth—and the “new levers of growth.”

Read the latest issue for more.https://www.imf.org/en/research/research-perspectives

Stablecoins are rapidly gaining influence in global finance. Despite having a market cap of about 10% of Bitcoin, their ...
12/04/2025

Stablecoins are rapidly gaining influence in global finance. Despite having a market cap of about 10% of Bitcoin, their market capitalization has tripled since 2023 and trading volumes reached $23 trillion in 2024.

They have great potential to make international payments faster and cheaper for people and companies. But this promise comes with risks of currency substitution and countries losing control over capital flows.

Turning stablecoins into a force for good will require concerted actions by policymakers at both domestic and international levels. A new IMF report details the opportunities, risks, and implications for the global financial system.

Read more: https://www.imf.org/en/blogs/articles/2025/12/04/how-stablecoins-can-improve-payments-and-global-finance

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