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Thank you, Tobias, and good morning, everyone—you are all most welcome! On behalf of the IMF and our esteemed co‑organizers at the U.S. Federal Reserve and the World Bank, I welcome you to our 23rd ...

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For over eight decades, the IMF has stood as a pillar of global macroeconomic and financial stability. Originating from the Bretton Woods conference attended by 44 delegations, the IMF now encompasses ...

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