IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva stated that India is leading global efforts to make artificial intelligence accessible to developing nations. Speaking at the Asia in 2050 Conference, Georgieva highlighted India's role in the global technology landscape. She noted that the country
Bangkok [Thailand], March 5: Thailand's Ministry of Finance, the Bank of Thailand, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today took stock of preparations for the 2026 Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group, which Thailand will host from October 12-18, 2026 at the Queen Sirik
"Thank you for placing the democratisation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the heart of this summit," Georgieva told reporters at the AI Impact Summit.
While speaking at a panel discussion titled "Building Trusted AI at Scale: Cities, Startups & Digital Sovereignty" at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the IMF chief said, "countries are positioned differently. Some countries have more demand for AI skills than supply while others have
Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday challenged the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) classification of India's artificial intelligence capabilities, asserting that the nation belongs in the top tier of global AI powers. Speaking at a World Economic Forum (WE
The dark clouds of uncertainty are still holding over the global economy, but the relief is that it has done better than feared, highlighted Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
"Global growth is forecast at roughly 3 per cent over the medium term - down from 3.7 percent pre-pandemic. Global growth patterns have been changing over the years, notably with China decelerating steadily while India develops into a key growth engine," noted the IMF Chief.
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned that global economic resilience may not last despite growth holding steady at 3 percent amid Trump's tariffs. She cited rising uncertainty, record gold prices, and growing youth discontent, urging fiscal discipline and policy reforms as global challenges
PM Shehbaz Sharif told IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva that Pakistan is meeting programme targets but urged factoring in flood damage in the upcoming review. He also met World Bank President Ajay Banga, praising support and welcoming a $40 billion partnership framework for reforms and climate
Following US President Donald Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva expressed concern over the impact on the global economy and said that the tariffs represent a "significant risk to the global outlook."
The loan will support Pakistan's Climate Resilience and Sustainability Facility, which has the goal to promote economic stability and sustainable development in the country