International Financial Institutions

International financial institutions, such as the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund, are a key pillar of the rules-based international order. These institutions facilitate multilateral solutions for today’s most pressing economic opportunities and risks. Bi-annual IMF/World Bank meetings also provide the Atlantic Council the opportunity to convene global policy makers to discuss the most pressing economic and societal challenges.

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Lipsky quoted and Kumar cited by Treasury and Risk on the development of China’s mBridge project

New Atlanticist Oct 7, 2025

How a weaker US dollar can help debt-burdened African countries

By Bart Piasecki

Trump’s drive to weaken the US dollar is having global side effects. For some African countries, it is helping to ease immediate fiscal pressures.
Africa Fiscal and Structural Reform
Lipsky quoted and Kumar cited by Treasury and Risk on the development of China’s mBridge project

New Atlanticist Aug 4, 2025

Trump’s review of US membership in the IMF offers a rare chance for reform

By Martin Mühleisen

The institution needs its major shareholders aligned to tackle new challenges, and it deserves a management team qualified to lead it on this new path.
Economy & Business International Financial Institutions
Lipsky quoted and Kumar cited by Treasury and Risk on the development of China’s mBridge project

Econographics May 12, 2025

Multilateralism under pressure: Takeaways from the 2025 IMF Spring Meetings

By Bart Piasecki

The 2025 IMF Spring Meetings unfolded against a backdrop of mounting geopolitical tensions, economic fragmentation, and rising doubts about the future of multilateral cooperation. Here are the key insights.
International Financial Institutions Macroeconomics

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Aug 10, 2023

Lipsky quoted and Kumar cited by Treasury and Risk on the development of China’s mBridge project

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China Digital Currencies

In the News

Aug 10, 2023

Lipsky quoted and Kumar cited by the Japan Times on the development of China’s mBridge project

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China Digital Currencies

In the News

Aug 9, 2023

Tran cited by the Bretton Woods Committee on China-India BRICS relations

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Aug 9, 2023

Lipsky quoted and Kumar cited by Bloomberg on the development of China’s mBridge project

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China Digital Currencies

Econographics

Aug 3, 2023

Southern Europe is the continent’s new economic growth engine

By Sophia Busch and Phillip Meng

The Eurozone returned to growth in the second quarter of 2023. Yet this modest success story has not applied to everyone. Southern Europe’s major economies are driving European economic growth, thanks to roaring tourism and demand for services and luxury goods.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Aug 3, 2023

Lichfield quoted by Axios on immobilizing Russian assets

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Economy & Business Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Aug 2, 2023

CBDC Tracker cited by BIS Paper on CBDCs and crypto

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Aug 2, 2023

Lipsky quoted by CNN on the US credit downgrade

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Economy & Business Financial Regulation

In the News

Jul 28, 2023

CBDC Tracker cited by Forbes Advisor

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

Econographics

Jul 27, 2023

The G20 still hasn’t made a breakthrough on sovereign debt restructuring

By Hung Tran

The G20's recent meeting failed to make progress on sovereign debt restructuring, disappointing low and middle-income countries. Zambia's deal favored China's preferences, revealing the challenges in establishing an equitable framework for debt relief.

Africa China
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Didier Acouetey

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Economy & Business

Fellow

Rabah Arezki

Distinguished Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Africa Economy & Business

Fellow

Ridhika Batra

Nonresident Senior Fellow, India

Economy & Business Politics & Diplomacy

Fellow

Sarah Bauerle Danzman

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Economic Statecraft Initiative GeoEconomics Center

Economy & Business Financial Regulation

Fellow

Emilie Bel

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Economy & Business

Fellow

Jérémie Bertrand

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Economy & Business English
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Events

Online Event Mon, April 13, 2026 • 8:00 am ET

2026 IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings at the Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council hosts a series of special events with finance ministers and central bank governors from around the globe during the 2026 spring meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund.
Economy & Business International Financial Institutions