The European Investment Bank Group has endorsed the declaration of principles for a gender-equal society as part of the EU Roadmap for Women’s Rights. The endorsement was showcased during a high-level ceremony hosted by the European Commission on 16 October 2025 in Brussels, which brought together EU institutions and stakeholders to reaffirm their collective commitment to advancing gender equality.
The G7 Development Finance Institutions announced the establishment of the G7 Infrastructure Investment Council, a key initiative to scale infrastructure investments for economic prosperity in emerging markets and developing economies.
This Fiscal Monitor explores how governments can improve economic growth prospects by enhancing the efficiency and composition of public spending. Redirecting public spending toward infrastructure, education, health, and research and development, without increasing overall spending, can deliver sign
Mr. Devahasadin: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Pavis Devahasadin. I am a communications officer from the IMF’s Communications Department. I would like to welcome everyone here in this room and our online audience to the press conference of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development, or G24.
When we gathered here six months ago at our Spring Meetings, there was a lot of anxiety about the state of the global economy. I am sure you remember that. Then we predicted a considerable slowdown in growth, but no recession. Six months on, where do we stand? In a nutshell, better than feared but worse than needed. And uncertainty has continued to go up, up, up. Gold values, too.
Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic growth is projected to hold steady at 4.1 percent in 2025, with a modest pickup expected in 2026. This reflects ongoing progress in macroeconomic stabilization and reform efforts across key economies.
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Alexander Tieman visited Yerevan from September 17-30, 2025, to conduct discussions for the Sixth review under the current Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) with Armenia and the authorities’ request of a new 36-month SBA. At the conclusion of the discussions, Mr. Tieman issued the following statement:
MS. ELNAGAR: Good morning, and welcome to our attendees here in the room and those joining us virtually and online. This is the press briefing on the Regional Economic Outlook for the Asia and Pacific Department.
