IMF
Pakistan: indebted to China, Saudi Arabia, and IMF
Saudi Arabia was the first country Imran Khan visited after assuming office as Pakistan’s new Prime Minister. As he made the trip last month, he asked for financial help for…
A balancing act for IMF’s new Chief Economist
Gita Gopinath has been appointed as Chief Economist at the International Monetary Fund, to take over from Maurice Obstfeld at the end of the year.
She is academically well…
Out of balance: Pakistan’s economic crisis
National debt in Pakistan has soared past US$92 billion and its servicing costs are projected to reach 30% of the federal budget.
The current economic crisis in Pakistan poses…
The future role of international financial institutions
The role of the multilateral development banks (MDBs) and other international financial institutions (IFIs) is back in the policy spotlight.
The latest attention comes via…
Managing economic risk in Asia: A strategy for Australia
Barry Sterland’s new Lowy Analysis explores the possibility of a future economic crisis in our region – this is not today’s problem, but something we should be prepared for. The…
Using economic diplomacy to reduce financial risks in Asia
If Australia’s economic future lies in Asia, then managing the risk of financial crises in the region should be a top concern. Especially as any crisis could also have significant…
Analyses
Managing economic risk in Asia: A strategy for Australia
Australia can use its economic diplomacy to manage economic risks in the region, and should engage with the International Monetary Fund and regional partners to close gaps in…
How the IMF evaluates the Asian financial crisis
With this month marking the 20th anniversary of the forced floating of the Thai baht, the IMF has joined the numerous commentaries looking back on the Asian crisis and the lessons…
Why is it so hard for the IMF to accept criticism?
The IMF's Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) was set up in 2001; since then it has produced 26 thoughtful and substantial reports on a wide range of IMF activities. Now the head…
Commentary
Asian central banks should 'keep calm and carry on'
Originally published in the Nikkei Report. Stephen Grenville