An investigation focused on accusations that top World Bank officials pressured the team conducting an annual survey to improve China’s standing.
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Shifting to Governing, Taliban Will Name Supreme Afghan Leader
Facing immense challenges in a devastated country, and a hard transition from war to administration, the Islamist movement is preparing to name a new, theocratic government.
The World Bank is freezing aid disbursements to Afghanistan.
The bank had committed nearly $800 million to the country in 2021.
Afghanistan Faces Economic Shock as Sanctions Replace Foreign Aid
The Taliban will be under pressure to keep a fragile economy afloat.
I.M.F. World Economic Outlook Forecasts 6 Percent Global Growth
The gap between the rich and poor countries will widen as the United States and other advanced economies expand faster than expected, according to new projections.
Janet Yellen Warns That Coronavirus Variants Threaten Global Recovery
At the end of a gathering of the finance ministers of the Group of 20 nations, the U.S. Treasury secretary called for an acceleration of vaccine distribution worldwide.
I.M.F. Presents Plan to Help Poor Countries During Pandemic
A proposal advanced by the International Monetary Fund aims to supply the developing world with extra money to buy vaccines, pay down debt and expand relief programs.
How Debt and Climate Change Pose ‘Systemic Risk’ to World Economy
With dozens of countries struggling to manage both staggering debt and mounting climate disasters, some financial leaders are calling for green debt relief.
Macron Urges World Leaders to Speed Aid to Lebanon After Explosions
The vow to accelerate help, made during a video call with other heads of state, comes amid furious demonstrations in Beirut against the Lebanese government.
Teetering Independence of Ukraine’s Central Bank Tests a Key I.M.F. Demand
The International Monetary Fund agreed to lend Ukraine $5 billion over 18 months while stressing the importance of central bank independence. Three weeks later, the central banker quit, citing political pressure.