IMF MD names Krishna Srinivasan to head Asia-Pacific department
According to an IMF announcement, Srinivasan will succeed Changyong Rhee whose retirement from the organisation was announced on March 23.
Jun 09, 2022, 10:58 AM IST
IMF head Kristalina Georgieva called out for applying ‘undue pressure’ to boost China’s ranking in Doing Business report
The report, prepared by law firm WilmerHale, raises concerns about China`s influence at the World Bank, and the judgment of Georgieva - now managing director of the IMF - and then-World Bank President Jim Yong Kim.
Sep 17, 2021, 18:10 PM IST
IMF chief warns of worst recession since 1930, seeks more fiscal stimulus to prevent economic 'scarring' from COVID-19 crisis
In a blog message posted on the IMF website, Georgieva said, “The year 2020 could see worst global economic fallout since the Great Depression in the 1930s.’’
Apr 09, 2020, 18:01 PM IST
Growth slowdown in India temporary, expect momentum to improve going ahead: IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva
Speaking here at the WEF 2020, she also said the world appears a better place in January 2020 compared to what it was when IMF announced its World Economic Outlook in October 2019.
Jan 24, 2020, 17:02 PM IST
India to be high-middle income country by 2047: World Bank CEO
"In the last three decades, India's per capita income has quadrupled. I have no doubt India when it hits its century of independence in 2047," Georgieva said.
Nov 04, 2017, 19:51 PM IST
World Bank CEO travels in Mumbai local train from Churchgate to Dadar – Pics inside
Georgieva is going to inspect the operations of the World Bank-supported suburban rail system in Mumbai during her India visit.
Feb 28, 2017, 11:15 AM IST
Russia questions Bulgaria over new candidate for UN chief
Russia on Thursday raised questions after Bulgaria formally presented its European budget commissioner Kristalina Georgieva as its candidate to be the next UN secretary-general, diplomats said.
Sep 30, 2016, 01:52 AM IST
Bulgaria changes candidate for UN secretary-general: PM
Bulgaria switched on Wednesday its support from UNESCO chief Irina Bokova to European Commission Vice President Kristalina Georgieva as its candidate for UN secretary-general, potentially shaking up the race.
Sep 28, 2016, 13:48 PM IST
EU says new energy sources crucial after South Stream
The sudden announcement by Russia that it will shelve the huge South Stream gas pipeline project shows the need for the EU to find new energy sources, European Commission vice president Kristalina Georgieva said Tuesday.
Dec 02, 2014, 18:05 PM IST
