Kristalina Georgieva
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Managing Director of @IMFnews. Previous positions include CEO of the World Bank and Vice President of the European Commission.
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It was a privilege to welcome President Ahmad al-Sharaa to the IMF. We discussed the economic transformation Syrians need & deserve—which his government is making possible. I reiterated IMF's readiness to help including through our existing technical support for key institutions.
Kristalina Georgieva716,395 görüntüleme • 6 ay önce
The war in the Middle East has disrupted oil and gas flows. But the impact is far from even. Energy exporters face smaller headwinds, while countries hit by conflict or reliant on imports bear the greatest costs. The chart shows why policy space matters.
Kristalina Georgieva35,500 görüntüleme • 14 gün önce
Very productive meeting with 🇰🇪 President William Samoei Ruto, PhD on Kenya's economic outlook, and the reform agenda ahead. We discussed the efforts to strengthen fiscal sustainability, boost resilience, and drive inclusive growth that benefits all Kenyans.
Kristalina Georgieva175,771 görüntüleme • 6 ay önce
Not all imbalances are the same. Some reflect a country’s stage of development—but it is excessive imbalances that should concern us. This distinction shaped my discussion with Bank of England Governor, Andrew Bailey, Kristin J Forbes, Adam Posen, and Hélène Rey.
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Over 80% of countries in the world are net oil importers. Vulnerable economies—especially in Sub Saharan Africa and small island states—are bearing the brunt of this shock. Our members will come together next week to find a path forward. Full speech:
Kristalina Georgieva42,932 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce
Always a pleasure meeting 🇷🇼 President Paul Kagame. Congratulated him on Rwanda's strong economic performance, his unwavering commitment to prudent policymaking, and successful completion of their program yesterday. The IMF values its strong partnership with Rwanda.
Kristalina Georgieva85,906 görüntüleme • 6 ay önce
Wonderful to welcome DRC President Félix Tshisekedi to the IMF today. We had a great discussion on 🇨🇩 DRC’s economic agenda. I commend Présidence RDC 🇨🇩’s strong commitment to building economic resilience despite the challenges facing the country. The IMF stands firmly in support.
Kristalina Georgieva86,123 görüntüleme • 6 ay önce
India and Saudi Arabia are among the countries with comparative strength in AI. #WEF26
Kristalina Georgieva56,176 görüntüleme • 4 ay önce
Morocco inspired the world at the FIFA World Cup⚽️ last year. What a treat to meet Walid Regragui & his #AtlasLions in Rabat! Équipe du Maroc showed us that with unity, hard work & determination no challenge is too big. This is the spirit we want to see at #Marrakech2023 in October.
Kristalina Georgieva297,947 görüntüleme • 3 yıl önce
It's been an inspiring two days at the #MyASEAN2025 Summit in Kuala Lumpur! From welcoming Timor-Leste to advancing regional integration and inclusive growth, the spirit of collaboration is strong. Terimah kasih, Malaysia. The future of ASEAN is bright!
Kristalina Georgieva78,051 görüntüleme • 7 ay önce
We anticipate near-term demand for financial support of $20–$50 billion, with new programs expected for at least a dozen countries, including several in sub-Saharan Africa. Coordinating closely with World Bank Group, International Energy Agency, and partners to maximize our combined response.
Kristalina Georgieva18,073 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce
In my Spring Meetings Curtain Raiser speech this week, I laid out how the war in the Middle East is a large, global, and asymmetric supply shock—cutting oil and LNG flows, raising energy costs, and disrupting supply chains worldwide. Watch my full speech:
Kristalina Georgieva18,078 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce
My Curtain Raiser speech this week framed the key issues to be discussed with our membership in our Spring Meetings next week. Thank you to my staff for an impeccable production, and to Council on Foreign Relations's Michael B.G. Froman for the engaging post-speech discussion. Onward to the Meetings!
Kristalina Georgieva17,211 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce