| Fiscal Monitor (January 15, 2026) |
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| Presenters Mr. Anh Dinh Minh Nguyen, Economist, Fiscal Affairs Department, IMF |
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The webinar was focused on the IMF’s Fiscal Monitor, released in October 2025, that offers a comprehensive analysis of how smarter and more efficient public spending can significantly boost economic growth across countries with varied income levels. Governments around the world are facing rising fiscal pressures, slowing growth, and heightened uncertainty. In this environment, simply spending more is no longer a sustainable path—what matters is spending better. The report shows that redirecting public resources toward infrastructure, education, health, and research and development—without increasing overall spending—can generate significant long-term gains in output. For the detailed information please click here |
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| IMF FinTech Note: Evaluating the Implications of CBDC for Financial Stability (September 23, 2025) |
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| Presenters Ms. Jeanne Verrier, Economist, Monetary and Capital Markets Department, IMF Mr. German Villegas Baur, Economist, Research Department, IMF |
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Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) development has gained momentum globally, as central banks explore the possibilities of issuing digital forms of sovereign money. Driven by rapid advances in technology and evolving financial landscapes, CBDCs aim to offer a secure, efficient, and inclusive means of payment that complements existing cash and digital solutions. Many countries are experimenting with pilot projects to assess technical feasibility, policy implications, and potential impacts on monetary policy, financial stability, and payment systems. As research and experimentation continue, CBDC development remains a dynamic field at the intersection of finance, technology, and public policy. As a response to member countries’ requests, IMF released its FinTech note on implications of CBDC for financial stability. For the detailed information please click here |
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