March 2010
Summary:
The strength of the global recovery, witnessed in the second half of 2009, has been moderating and the recovery has become more uneven
Global financial markets experienced a notable turbulence in the first two months of 2010, in part as a result of increasing sovereign debt risks in Europe and elsewhere
Inflation, which edged up in developed countries in late 2009, is down again facilitating continuation of low interest-rate policies
The world economy continues its recovery from the recession, but recent indicators signal the pace of output recovery is slowing and?becoming more uneven across countries.?The economic situation in the euro area has stopped improving, in…
Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 17
The manuals aim at establishing a reliable monitoring and analysis system to alert policy makers about vulnerabilities that could hurt countries under changing global economic conditions. IMAS tries to address three challenges: To bring existing information together into an effective monitoring framework that allows for real-time assessments of the economic and social impacts of changing conditions in the world economy; To analyze risks related to different types of shocks, their transmissions, and likely effects on developing countries and various population groups To inform policy makers so that they can design adequate responses and monitor the effectiveness of the policy actions taken.
Vulnerability Monitor No. 4: The global financial crisis has wiped out progress in reducing open unemployment
The manuals aim at establishing a reliable monitoring and analysis system to alert policy makers about vulnerabilities that could hurt countries under changing global economic conditions. IMAS tries to address three challenges: To bring existing information together into an effective monitoring framework that allows for real-time assessments of the economic and social impacts of changing conditions in the world economy; To analyze risks related to different types of shocks, their transmissions, and likely effects on developing countries and various population groups To inform policy makers so that they can design adequate responses and monitor the effectiveness of the policy actions taken.
Vulnerability Monitor No. 3: World trade recovers, but developing country vulnerability to commodity price swings remains
The manuals aim at establishing a reliable monitoring and analysis system to alert policy makers about vulnerabilities that could hurt countries under changing global economic conditions. IMAS tries to address three challenges: To bring existing information together into an effective monitoring framework that allows for real-time assessments of the economic and social impacts of changing conditions in the world economy; To analyze risks related to different types of shocks, their transmissions, and likely effects on developing countries and various population groups To inform policy makers so that they can design adequate responses and monitor the effectiveness of the policy actions taken.
Vulnerability Monitor No. 2: Global Vulnerability to Food and Energy Price Shocks
e manuals aim at establishing a reliable monitoring and analysis system to alert policy makers about vulnerabilities that could hurt countries under changing global economic conditions. IMAS tries to address three challenges: To bring existing information together into an effective monitoring framework that allows for real-time assessments of the economic and social impacts of changing conditions in the world economy; To analyze risks related to different types of shocks, their transmissions, and likely effects on developing countries and various population groups To inform policy makers so that they can design adequate responses and monitor the effectiveness of the policy actions taken.
Vulnerability Monitor No. 1: Global Vulnerability to Trade Shocks
January/February 2010
Summary:
The global economy started 2010 on a positive note, with continuing recovery in?industrial production and international trade, led by Asian developing countries; however, economic policymakers may face even tougher challenges in 2010?
The significant increase in government indebtedness in Greece and other EU?countries may threaten global financial stability
Rain shortfalls in large parts of Africa will form a major threat to food security during?2010
The devastating earthquake in Haiti presents serious economic challenges, including?those of a long-term nature; addressing them will require a sustained international?effort and debt forgiveness
The world…
Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 16
The World Economic Situation and Prospects 2010 cautions that although the world economy is on the mend, the recovery is uneven and conditions for sustained growth remain fragile. The risk of a double-dip recession remains.
The report also highlights a number of risks and uncertainties to the outlook, including a premature exit from the stimulus measures and a hard landing of the dollar due to the renewed widening of the global imbalances. In terms of policy measures, the report recommends continued fiscal stimulus measures in the short run, a continued focus on the rebalancing of economic growth in a number of respects, better policy coordination, strengthened global governance and more…
World Economic Situation and Prospects 2010
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