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Kristalina Georgieva

Also known as: Ms. Georgieva · IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva · Madam Georgieva · Madam Kristalina Georgieva · Madam Kristalina

Kristalina Georgieva — IMF Managing Director, warning of economic volatility and growth slowdowns affecting developing economies including Ghana.

2026-04-272026-07-08
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  1. May 2026

  2. The Ghanaian Times

    … António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations; Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF); and Alvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). …

    President Mahama in Nairobi for the Africa Forward Summit

  3. Joy Online

    … Mahama is expected to hold a series of bilateral meetings with key global figures, including United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, and IFAD President Alvaro Lario. …

    Mahama arrives in Kenya for Africa Forward Summit
  4. April 2026

  5. Business & Financial Times

    Energy efficiency has to be considered as a core macroeconomic adjustment tool, cautioned IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva as she observed that rising global energy costs linked to geopolitical conflict are disproportionately hitting countries with limited fiscal space. …

    Editorial: Grim outlook as Middle East conflict rages on
Business

IMF warns next decades will be most volatile in economic history

The News

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has warned that the global economy may never return to past stability, with economic disruptions, geopolitical conflicts, and financial instability becoming recurring features. The world faces growing uncertainty from supply chain breakdowns, inflation, trade disputes, cyber threats, climate disasters, and geopolitical conflicts, including Middle East tensions affecting energy markets.

22 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 22 June

  1. IMF warns next decades will be most volatile in economic history

    IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has warned that the global economy may never return to past stability, with economic disruptions, geopolitical conflicts, and financial instability becoming recurring features. The world faces growing uncertainty from supply chain breakdowns, inflation, trade disputes, cyber threats, climate disasters, and geopolitical conflicts, including Middle East tensions affecting energy markets.

    22 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 15 June

  1. IMF chief: global economy holding despite Middle East war risks

    IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said the world economy is weathering the shock of the Middle East war and shows no signs of global slowdown yet, though intensified conflict or supply disruptions pose a "clear risk to global growth." The fund will release an updated forecast on July 8.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 25 May

  1. IMF warns of global growth slowdown impact on African economies

    At the IMF-World Bank spring meetings in April 2026, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned that global growth has declined from 3.4% in 2025 to 3.1% in 2026, with particular vulnerability for sub-Saharan African countries that import energy and have limited policy space. She cautioned that global public debt is on track to breach 100% of GDP by 2029, the highest level since 1948.

    25 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Saturday 23 May

  1. 27 countries seek World Bank crisis funds after Iran conflict

    Twenty-seven countries have moved since the Iran war started to put in place crisis instruments to quickly access funding from existing World Bank programs, according to an internal World Bank document. Three countries had already approved new instruments, while the others were still completing the process; Kenya and Iraq have confirmed they are seeking rapid financial support to address impacts such as surging fuel prices and drops in oil revenue.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. IMF warns of slowing growth, debt risks for developing economies

    IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned at April 2026 spring meetings that global growth declined from 3.4% in 2025 to 3.1% in 2026, with sub-Saharan African countries most vulnerable to negative impacts, particularly those that import energy and have limited policy space; global public debt is projected to breach 100% of GDP by 2029.

    20 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 18 May

  1. Ghana reportedly seeks 18th IMF programme despite economic gains

    Ghana's President previously declared the country was exiting the IMF's Extended Credit Facility "with dignity," citing improvements including inflation dropping to 3.8 percent, cedi appreciation of 32 percent, and debt restructuring; reports now suggest Ghana is in talks to enter another IMF programme, prompting questions about why further support is needed given these economic achievements.

    18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 14 May

  1. Mahama returns from Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi

    President Mahama participated in the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, co-hosted by Kenyan and French leaders, where he contributed to discussions on energy and green transitions, African financial institutions, and healthcare systems. He also held bilateral meetings with leaders of the IMF, UN, African Continental Free Trade Area, and International Fund for Agricultural Development.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Mahama returns from Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi

    President John Dramani Mahama has returned to Ghana after participating in the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, co-hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron. At the summit, Mahama contributed to discussions on energy and green transitions, strengthening African financial institutions, and rethinking healthcare systems, and held bilateral meetings with leaders including the IMF Director and UN Secretary-General.

    13 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. IMF boss praises Ghana's reform efforts under ECF programme

    IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva praised Ghana's macroeconomic stabilisation and reform efforts under the current ECF Programme during an engagement with President John Mahama at the African Forward Summit in Nairobi. The IMF remains closely available to support Ghana in maintaining momentum as it works to complete the programme by August.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Mahama returns from Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi

    President John Dramani Mahama participated in the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, co-hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron, where he engaged in discussions on energy transition, healthcare reforms, and African financial institutions. He also held bilateral meetings with the IMF Managing Director, UN Secretary-General, and other international officials.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. President Mahama attends Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi

    President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Nairobi to participate in the Africa Forward Summit, a France-Africa partnership meeting organised by French President Emmanuel Macron. Mahama will engage in discussions on green industrialisation, energy transition, reform of the international financial architecture, and global health systems.

    12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 11 May

  1. Mahama attends Africa Forward Summit in Kenya

    President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, for the Africa Forward Summit, a France-Africa partnership meeting on sustainable development and economic transformation. Mahama is scheduled to participate in sessions on green industrialisation and energy transition, international financial architecture reform, and health systems resilience.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 April

  1. IMF warns Ghana faces slower growth from Middle East conflict

    The IMF Managing Director cautioned that rising global energy costs from geopolitical conflict are hitting energy-importing countries like Ghana disproportionately hard, with growth expected to slow to 3.1 percent in 2026 from 3.4 percent previously, or drop to 2 percent in a more adverse scenario.

    27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

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