Excited to join this discussion today! Hidden debt has significant macroeconomic impacts & increases risk of corruption & misuse. IMF is committed to working with CSO partners to raise awareness of the dangers of hidden debt & support reforms for greater debt transparency.

Delighted to join IMF/World Bank Parliamentary Network to discuss the importance of good governance & fighting corruption for sustainable economic growth, and the important role of legislators in this area! parlnet.org

Global shocks contribute to tighter global financing conditions. Learn how they are affecting Africa at a live discussion that brings together experts from the IMF and ALSF ALSF to take stock of sovereign debt challenges | April 16, 9:00 AM ET imfconnect.org/content/imf/en…

Delighted for IMF Legal Dept. to cohost a panel w ALSF on Understanding Sovereign Debt in Africa! Key? sound legal frameworks, better debt mgt. & speedy debt restructuring.

Join us today @ 9am (DC) bit.ly/3U1rCpv

Hidden sovereign debt is a major headache in some of the most vulnerable economies. Good news: better debt disclosure laws can help ease the pain! Read my new blog with IMF colleagues: tinyurl.com/4und3mkh

Today, on #IWD2024 , I am heartened by the gains made towards equality for women in many places, & eager for the victories that are ahead of us in this global fight. Let us accelerate progress, #InvestInWomen & #InspireInclusion ! Happy International Women’s Day!

Listen to IMF Deputy GC Yan Liu at the 7th Annual Debt Restructuring Conference explain how the law can help temper excessive borrowing, hidden debt & mismanagement, providing a more transparent sovereign debt architecture: tinyurl.com/5dybwybx

Hot off the press: new IMF Legal Dept paper on legal foundations of public debt transparency!! imf.org/-/media/Files/… Hidden sovereign debt remains a significant problem & laws of many countries hinder disclosure and accountability; legal reform is critical to solve the problem!

Progress on governance & anticorruption reforms is necessary for growth & economic stability. The IMF is committed to working with the Government of Sri Lanka & other critical partners to support these reforms.

Wonderful to meet with Auditor-General Kenya Nancy Gathungu! Auditing and Auditor Generals are vital to effective accountability and governance/anti-corruption efforts. Great discussion of Auditor-General Kenya's important work.

Looking forward to our further engagement!

Excellent discussion and exchange of views with CS The National Treasury & Economic Planning Prof. Njuguna Ndung'u, PS Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS, PS James Muhati, CBS and other Kenyan authorities. Asante sana!

Delighted to join IMF colleagues Africa Training Institute for this important course on sovereign debt sustainability & restructuring– critical issues for many IMF member countries in Africa and elsewhere. The IMF is firmly committed to supporting countries in meeting these challenges!

Honored to be on Africa Training Institute panel on Climate Change: Challenges for sub-Saharan Africa. These are many & can threaten macroeconomic stability. Addressing them requires well designed legal frameworks & unprecedented intl. cooperation. This discussion was a great step forward!

Congrats and bravo to IMF for the continuous efforts in 2023, working closely with our membership and other stakeholders, to make a real and positive difference for our member countries—and for the people in those countries!👏🏾

Bravo to IMF Board of Governors for their historic vote to increase IMF quotas by 50 percent! Good for the IMF, and good for our member countries!!

The UN Convention Against Corruption is a critical legal instrument in the global fight against corruption.

Tune in tomorrow to a discussion led by USAID & IMF on innovating to implement this important Convention!   #CoSP10     #UNCAC20

On Intl. Anti-Corruption Day, let us recall that corruption has big economic & social costs, incl. harming growth and diverting funds from healthcare & schools. The fight against corruption continues & the IMF remains committed to helping countries win! #UnitedAgainstCorruption

Looking forward to this critical discussion on Friday at COP28!

Gauging how money laundering hurts economies requires a better understanding of the fiscal, monetary, financial, and structural costs of illicit cash flows. See our new blog for more: bit.ly/3R3h5ss