JUST RELEASED: The October 2022 World Economic Outlook projects global growth for 2022 at 3.2% and to slow to 2.7% in 2023. Read the latest analysis and projections, and follow the live press briefing here: IMF.org/WEO-oct22
IMF Asia & Pacific
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Welcome to the IMF’s Asia & Pacific X account. We share our latest news, reports, and events from our 37 member countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
- TUNE IN: We are discussing new IMF research on the impact of the green economic transformation on jobs. imf.org/WEO-apr22 #greenjobs 🎙 @johnbluedorn 🎙 @njharbo 🎙 @CNBCJulianna x.com/i/spaces/1YpKk…
- Replying to @IMFAsiaPacificIMF Chief Economist @pogourinchas: The energy and food crises and extreme climate events are a stark reminder of what an uncontrolled climate transition would look like. Focused multilateralism is key to overcoming catastrophic climate change. IMF.org/WEO-oct22 #WEO
- Replying to @IMFAsiaPacificIMF’s @pogourinchas: Overall, the 2022 shocks will re-open economic wounds that were only partially healed following the pandemic. For many people, 2023 will feel like a recession. IMF.org/WEO-oct22 #WEO
- Replying to @IMFAsiaPacific@pogourinchas: The strength of the US dollar is driven mainly by fundamental forces such as rising interest rates in the United States and the energy crisis. Further appreciation could add to challenges in emerging markets. bit.ly/3yto7OQ #WEO
- Replying to @IMFAsiaPacificChief Economist @pogourinchas: We anticipate global inflation to peak at 9.5% in 2022 before decreasing to 4.1% by 2024. Inflation is also broadening well beyond food and energy. bit.ly/3yto7OQ #WEO
- Replying to @IMFAsiaPacific.@GitaGopinath: The pandemic will have a lasting impact on intergenerational inequality as many children, especially in developing countries, lost countless days of school. Watch Gita discuss the road to recovery: bit.ly/3FSxAB0 #DataForAction
- IMF’s @aselassie on priorities for African policymakers: 1. Accelerate vaccination campaign 2. Help vulnerable groups cope with higher fuel and food prices 3. Contain inflation without undermining the recovery 4. Weigh intervention in exchange rates carefully
- .@aselassie: Sub-Saharan Africa’s future depends on greater diversification through trade, unleashing the private sector’s potential, and addressing climate change. imf.org/AfricaREO-Apr22 #IMFAfrica
- Replying to @IMFAsiaPacific.@Ruchir_Agar: By the end of this year, it is still possible to reach the target of vaccinating 40% of the population in every country by end-2021 – but with an urgent push now. Watch here: bit.ly/3FSxAB0 #DataForAction
- Replying to @IMFAsiaPacificIMF's @GitaGopinath: A Russia-Ukraine conflict would likely lead to higher energy cost and keep inflation elevated for longer. IMF.org/WEO-jan22 #WEO
- What do you think is the biggest challenge to online learning during COVID? ow.ly/vWme50BOKyI #NewEcon #IMFmeetings
- Replying to @IMFAsiaPacific“The lack of regional manufacturing capacity in developing countries has worsened the vaccine inequity between high- & low-income countries, leading to a two-track recovery.” – @GitaGopinath & @Ruchir_Agar examine where the world needs to make progress. IMF.org/PandemicPlan
- Replying to @IMFAsiaPacificIMF's @GitaGopinath: We remain in the grip of the pandemic that we estimate will cost the global economy $13.8tln by 2024. The IMF pandemic proposal was for $50bln, and the remaining financing gap is 16bln. It's pretty obvious that we should close this gap.
