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A New Global Economy for a New Generation By Christine Lagarde Managing Director, International Monetary Fund Davos, Switzerland, January 23, 2013

As prepared for delivery Introduction: Priorities for 2013 Good evening. Let me begin by thanking my dear friend Klaus Schwab for the singular honor of addressing all of you. I know we are all still deeply concerned with the state of the global economy. Where do we stand? Well, thanks to policy actions taken over …

Unleashing the Economic Potential of the Maghreb—the Role of Foreign Investment – Christine Lagarde, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund

Nouakchott, January 9, 2013 Bonjour, as-salam alaykum. It is a great pleasure to be here. Let me begin by thanking the governor of the central bank of Mauritania, Sid’ Ahmed Ould Raiss for convening this important conference. I would like to welcome the ministers and governors from across the Maghreb, as well as representatives from the private …

IMF Launches Japan-Funded Project to Improve External Sector Statistics in Asia and Pacific Countries

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Japan have launched a three-year project to improve external sector statistics in Asia and Pacific countries. The project, funded by the Japanese government and implemented by the IMF, began this week with an opening workshop for mid- and senior-level central bank officials of the 10 Asian beneficiary countries: Bangladesh, …