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Realizing the Aspirations of All Algerians:Townhall speech by Christine Lagarde

Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Algiers, Thursday, March 14 As prepared for delivery Introduction Governor, honorable participants. Bonjour. As-salaam ‘alaykum. I am delighted to be here this morning. Let me begin by thanking the Algerian government for inviting me to your spectacular country. I am also very grateful to His Excellency, Governor Laksaci for organizing today’s …

The Global Economy in 2013: “Fragile and Timid Recovery”

The International Monetary Fund forecasts 3.5% GDP growth for the global economy in 2013 The economic climate is much better this year than last year, but the recovery is “fragile and timid” A new economic policy in Japan and strength in China and Africa provide glimmers of hope Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 26 January 2013 – The global …

A New Global Economy for a New Generation By Christine Lagarde Managing Director, International Monetary Fund Davos, Switzerland, January 23, 2013

As prepared for delivery Introduction: Priorities for 2013 Good evening. Let me begin by thanking my dear friend Klaus Schwab for the singular honor of addressing all of you. I know we are all still deeply concerned with the state of the global economy. Where do we stand? Well, thanks to policy actions taken over …

Unleashing the Economic Potential of the Maghreb—the Role of Foreign Investment – Christine Lagarde, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund

Nouakchott, January 9, 2013 Bonjour, as-salam alaykum. It is a great pleasure to be here. Let me begin by thanking the governor of the central bank of Mauritania, Sid’ Ahmed Ould Raiss for convening this important conference. I would like to welcome the ministers and governors from across the Maghreb, as well as representatives from the private …

IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde Names Alejandro Werner as Director of the Fund’s Western Hemisphere Department

Ms. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), named today Mr. Alejandro Werner to the position of Director, Western Hemisphere Department. His appointment will become effective early in January 2013. Mr. Werner succeeds Mr. Nicolas Eyzáguirre, who resigned effective July 26, 2012. “Alejandro Werner has extensive public policy experience and a deep understanding of …