This web page presents information about the work of the IMF in Kosovo, including the activities of the IMF Resident Representative Office. Additional information can be found on the Kosovo and IMF country page, including IMF reports and Executive Board documents that deal with Kosovo.

The office is part of the Regional Office for the Western Balkans.

Kosovo and the IMF Country Page

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At a Glance: Kosovo's Relations with the IMF   

  • Current IMF membership: 191 countries
  • Kosovo Joined the Fund in June 25, 2009
  • Quota: SDR 82.6 million
  • Financial Position in the Fund
  • The 2024 Article IV Consultation a was discussed by the Executive Board on December 17, 2024

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Office Activities

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IMF’s Work on Kosovo

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Regional Economic Outlook

April 25, 2025

The global economy is undergoing substantial changes, driven by fundamental shifts in trade policies. This comes at a time of deep structural transformations related to aging populations, high energy costs, and technological change. Europe’s economy is affected by these developments as it has only now begun to recover from recent shocks, its public spending needs are rising, public debt is high, and medium-term growth prospects are weak. The April 2025 outlook presents a downgrade in growth rates for the region, alongside a faster approach of inflation to targets. Risks to the outlook are to the downside and relate to a worsening of trade disputes and uncertainty. To navigate these turbulent times, Europe must prioritize the preservation of openness, manage the impact of policy shocks and market volatility through balanced macroeconomic policies, and complete its single market while addressing national growth reforms. The potential benefits of these actions could be substantial.
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