https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/ en Macropolis 2013 Fri, 22 May 2026 22:54:57 GMT 2026-05-22T22:54:57Z en Macropolis 2013 https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/ https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.4264 The IMF published on Thursday afternoon a report on the key findings and lessons from the IMF’s engagement in the Irish and Portuguese programmes and the first Greek programme. The report, by the IMF’s Independent Evaluation Office (IEO), concludes with a number of recommendations on improving the IMF’s effectiveness in the future. Thu, 28 Jul 2016 15:06:05 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.4264 Manos Giakoumis 2016-07-28T15:06:05Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.4204 In its staff report for the 2016 article IV consultation on euro area policies released on Friday, the International Monetary Fund highlighted labour market flexibility, strengthening competition and improving business environment as the key reform priorities for Greece. Mon, 11 Jul 2016 05:55:53 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.4204 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-07-11T05:55:53Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.4035 Ahead of the Eurogroup meeting on Tuesday, the International Monetary Fund published its preliminary debt sustainability analysis (DSA), which was distributed to its Executive Board but was neither discussed nor approved. Mon, 23 May 2016 17:31:18 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.4035 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-05-23T17:31:18Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.3883 In its latest Fiscal Monitor report, the IMF refrained from providing its estimates on Greece’s public finances for 2016 onwards due to ongoing negotiations with the Greek government and the European partners. Wed, 13 Apr 2016 14:40:36 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.3883 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-04-13T14:40:36Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.3877 The International Monetary Fund has provided its latest macro forecasts for Greece in the World Economic Outlook (WEO) published on Tuesday. Tue, 12 Apr 2016 13:11:58 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.3877 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-04-12T13:11:58Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.3872 Two separate draft documents for the conclusion of the ongoing review were published over the weekend in the Greek media that demonstrate broad convergence in the overall conditionality between the eurozone institutions and the International Monetary Fund on the key policy measures and actions. Mon, 11 Apr 2016 12:10:28 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.3872 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-04-11T12:10:28Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.3871 Discussions between the Greek government and the mission chiefs continued over the weekend and will resume on Monday at 3pm with an agreement on the key issues of the first programme review remaining elusive over the past few days. Mon, 11 Apr 2016 08:57:56 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.3871 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-04-11T08:57:56Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.3863 In a non-paper released on Thursday night, the Finance Ministry provided an update on the progress made so far in the first programme review. Fri, 08 Apr 2016 06:32:53 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.3863 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-04-08T06:32:53Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.3732 The Eurogroup Working Group held on Monday failed to narrow the differences on the fiscal gap foreseen by the Greek authorities, the European institutions and the IMF. Wed, 02 Mar 2016 13:21:26 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.3732 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-03-02T13:21:26Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.3006 Following the release of the World Economic Outlook (WEO) report with its latest macro forecasts on Greece, the IMF published on Wednesday its updated fiscal estimates in the October Fiscal Monitor (FM) report. Wed, 07 Oct 2015 15:34:43 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.3006 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-10-07T15:34:43Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.3002 In its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) published on Tuesday, the IMF presented its updated macro forecasts on Greece, which are based on data available on August 12. Tue, 06 Oct 2015 14:02:20 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.3002 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-10-06T14:02:20Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.2781 In its Article IV Consultation with the eurozone, the International Monetary Fund identifies contagion from events in Greece as a downside risk next to a number of factors ranging from geopolitical tensions and market volatility to slowdown in emerging markets and asymmetric monetary policy. Tue, 28 Jul 2015 08:10:47 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.2781 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-07-28T08:10:47Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.2734 The International Monetary Fund published late on Tuesday an update of the preliminary debt sustainability analysis (DSA) that was released on June 26, arguing that Greek debt has become highly unsustainable. Wed, 15 Jul 2015 08:32:33 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.2734 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-07-15T08:32:33Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.2684 The IMF published today the preliminary Debt Sustainability Analysis (DSA) that has not, however, been agreed with the other institutions nor approved by its Executive Board. Thu, 02 Jul 2015 17:51:32 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.2684 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-07-02T17:51:32Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.2434 In its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) and Fiscal Monitor reports published this week, the International Monetary Fund revealed its updated forecasts on the key Greek macro and fiscal figures. Wed, 15 Apr 2015 15:53:03 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.2434 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-04-15T15:53:03Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.2374 Τhe government has covered a large part of its funding needs for March, which mainly comprised of 1.5 billion euros in payments to the International Monetary Fund and the rollover of 4.6 billion euros worth of T-Bills. Mon, 23 Mar 2015 07:17:17 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.2374 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-03-23T07:17:17Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.1565 The International Monetary Fund has provided updated forecasts on the key Greek macro and fiscal figures in its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) and Fiscal Monitor (FM) reports. Wed, 08 Oct 2014 15:52:52 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.1565 Nick Malkoutzis 2014-10-08T15:52:52Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.1409 The settlement of Greece’s unpaid private debt, estimated at 160 billion euros or 88 percent of GDP, has recently emerged as an important issue in the discussions between the Greek government with the troika. Tue, 29 Jul 2014 07:04:37 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.1409 Nick Malkoutzis 2014-07-29T07:04:37Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.1284 The IMF released on Tuesday its drawn-out report on Greece’s fifth review and expressed concern about “adjustment fatigue” and the rising number of non-performing loans, among other things. Tue, 10 Jun 2014 13:03:02 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.1284 Nick Malkoutzis 2014-06-10T13:03:02Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.1094 In its updated Fiscal Monitor report published on Wednesday, the International Monetary Fund confirms Greece achieved a general government (gg) primary surplus of 1.5 percent of GDP in 2013. Wed, 09 Apr 2014 20:47:49 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.1094 Nick Malkoutzis 2014-04-09T20:47:49Z