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 | The latest World Economic Outlook reports that economic activity was surprisingly resilient through 2022â23, despite significant central bank interest rate hikes to restore price stability. Risks to the global outlook are now broadly balanced compared to a year ago. Monetary policy should ensure that inflation touches down smoothly, while a renewed focus on fiscal consolidation is needed to rebuild room for budgetary maneuvering and to ensure debt sustainability. Structural reforms are crucial to revive medium-term growth prospects amid constrained policy space. Read more |
 | Key Challenges Faced by Fossil Fuel Exporters during the Energy Transition
The global energy transition is affecting fossil fuel exporters from multiple angles. It is adding to longstanding uncertainties on relative movements of fossil fuel demand and supply. Policymakers are very familiar with these challenges, but they now also face expectations of a permanent decline in the long-run global demand for fossil fuels. The path of the energy transition remains highly uncertain and will pose significant macroeconomic challenges to fossil fuel exporting countries. Read more |
 | IMF Survey of CBDC and Digital Payments in SSA
This Fintech Note reports key findings from the Sub-Saharan Africa Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and Digital Payments Survey, shedding light on the motivations, benefits, and challenges of CBDC adoption, as well as the developments of digital private money and crypto assets in sub-Saharan Africa. It emphasizes the pivotal role of collaboration and shared knowledge in navigating the intricate landscape of digital currencies and assets in sub-Saharan Africa. As this evolving digital frontier is explored, the experiences and aspirations of the regionâs central banks, as expressed in the survey, will help harness the potential for digital currencies, assets, and payments, and foster cooperation among countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Read more |
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