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That’s a wrap! Here are my 3 takeaways from the Spring #IMFMeetings:
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.@antonioguterres welcomes the decision by @IMFNews to approve a $650 billion allocation of its Special Drawing Rights. He notes it will be important for the economies who don't need this boost to consider channeling these resources to vulnerable countries un.org/sg/en/content/sg/note…
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The IMF’s Board of Governors approved a new general allocation of SDRs equivalent to US$650 billion. Managing Director @KGeorgieva says it’s a historic decision reached at a time of unprecedented crisis. Read more: bit.ly/2VtVL67
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With the amazing @IMFNews communications team that helped launch the WEO update. 🙏
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On @SquawkBoxEurope this morning, I covered how growth in the US spills over positively to major trading partners, containment of financial risks in the context of accommodative monetary policy, and focusing government spending on efforts with high economic rates of return.
In a #FirstOnCNBC @gwsokamoto, First Deputy Managing Director at @IMFNews mentions ‘there is no question that stimulus in the United States is a favourable backdrop for growth projections’, for the economic outlook on @SquawkBoxEurope
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STARTING NOW: A discussion with IMF First Deputy Managing Director @GWSOkamoto and winners of our 2020 #IMFYouth Fellowship Contest on the green and inclusive recovery and opportunities for youth. imf.org/Youth xitter.gq/i/broadcasts/1eaKbnqkY…
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This new generation has a lot to say and contribute given the whopping impact the pandemic is having on their lives. Tune in tomorrow for our conversation: ow.ly/sB8u50E1O7b
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Substantive meeting of G7 finance ministers & central bank governors chaired by @RishiSunak. Full alignment on access to vaccines, policy support until exit from the crisis, climate action, and comprehensive support for vulnerable countries.
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We applaud the new U.S. administration's strong commitment to ambitious climate action, and the decision to re-join the Paris Agreement.
2021 is critical for tackling climate change. We have no time to waste!
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Digital payments represent a revolution in finance.
From an unbanked person gaining access to financial services to a small business looking to expand, you no longer have to be big to be global.
My speech at #SGFintechFest on the path forward. ow.ly/bVFw50CIXKT
Wonderful shout out - and well deserved! Best of luck @klangdon77 with your next chapter!
Shout out to @klangdon77 who is retiring from the IMF after an amazing career. She taught me so much about economics, finance, and how human beings can muck it all up or make it all work. I still don’t fully understand the triffin dilemma but it’s not for lack of Kate’s trying.
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Sadly, it is low-income countries and their people who will pay the highest price in this pandemic. To overcome the crisis and strengthen their resilience for the future, they need more help now. My op-ed with @SigridKaag in @ProSyn. prosyn.org/Lvk76ZP
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My @FT op-ed: For the first time, in 60% of the global economy, 97% of advanced economies, central banks policy interest rates are below 1%. The world is in a global liquidity trap. Fiscal policy will need to be the main game in town. ft.com/content/2e1c0555-d65b…
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If you or someone you know in #WashingtonDC needs assistance with food & supplies and or if you would like to contribute to and or join our efforts as a volunteer ➡️ please call #ServeYourCityDC + #W6MA at 202 683 9962. #WeKeepUsSafe #solidarityNOTcharity #DCtogether #KeepDCAlive – at Washington, DC
If you or someone you know need assistance with food and supplies please call #ServeYourCityDC at 202 683 9962. We deliver free food, cleaning supplies, masks, toiletries, diapers, and paper goods such as toilet paper. #WeKeepUsSafe #w6ma #ward6strong
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Missed last week’s drive? join us for round 2 tomorrow at 6601 Bradley Blvd,Bethesda from 12 to 2 pm. Bring your old functional laptops and we’ll refurbish them for #dcps students. #connectourkids #nodigitaldivide
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Quote of the Day from @KGeorgieva, Managing Director of the @IMFNews. Read more: bit.ly/3dvICxx #COVID19 #coronavirus
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170 countries are going to finish this year with a smaller economy than they started. And we are projecting more debt, more unemployment, more inequality and more poverty. Unless we act. #TheGreatReset
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This week, I called on banks to temporarily halt the payment of dividends and share buybacks as we weather this crisis. This is a time to preserve capital. ow.ly/VhZK50zOvjw
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Kristalina Georgieva: halt bank dividends and buybacks now on.ft.com/2LN1GLz
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A weekend of smiles and supplies 🥰🥰 Donate supplies and groceries at one of our 7 pod locations in #ward6. thank you @tnuevelle @brothas_huddle_ @mommassafehaven for keeping us going in this work. #W6MA #WeKeepUsSafe
