Deputy Managing Director, IMF. Jamaica's Former Minister of Finance and the Public Service (Mar 2018 - Oct 2024) and Amb. of Economic Affairs (2016 -2018).
Washington, DC
Joined February 2018
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Delighted to start my position as Deputy Managing Director at @IMFNews with a very warm welcome from @KGeorgieva, the Executive Board, and staff. Proud to be part of such an incredibly committed team.
Thank you, Thailand, for a rewarding Annual Meetings week! AI featured prominently, highlighting both its potential for the global economy and the importance of ensuring its benefits are widely shared. Grateful for the valuable exchanges, collaborative spirit, and fresh ideas.
A pleasure to welcome Anthropic co-founder @jackclarkSF to our Per Jacobsson Lecture. He challenged us to reflect on what the pace of AI development implies for scientific progress & economic output, urging policymakers to prepare for this future! youtube.com/live/Rqt9kWoTJbc
Really enjoyed my chat with @wode_maya about what the IMF does, how we support countries like Ghana, and why that support matters for people’s lives and livelihoods. We also discussed the opportunities ahead for Africa and lessons from my time as Jamaica’s Finance Minister.
How fast will AI advance, how widely will its benefits be shared, and can policy keep pace? Join us Oct 17 at 3 PM ICT for the Per Jacobsson Foundation Annual Lecture with @AnthropicAI Co-Founder @jackclarkSF on AI's future trajectory and its implications.
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Excellent discussion on food security in a more shock-prone world with @BihiEgeh, Aboubacar Nacanabo, Ilyas Moussa Dawaleh, and @RaniaAlMashat. Protecting vulnerable households requires timely, well-targeted, and fiscally sustainable policies. youtube.com/live/TaG_iM0H55o…
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LIVE NOW: What sparks meaningful change and sustains implementation? @NigelClarkeJa and policymakers from @bancodeportugal, @bcrpoficial, @BankofPNG and @RwandaFinance share successful reform stories and lessons on building resilience. Tune in:
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1/2 Valuable discussion on building resilient economies with @santospereira_a, Julio Velarde @bcrpoficial, Elizabeth Genia @BankofPNG & Mutesi Rusagara @RwandaFinance sharing lessons on reforms, strong policy frameworks & institutions, to support stability, growth & resilience.
2/2 Sharing this link to our discussion here: youtube.com/watch?v=6uhR1xhw…
Emerging market & developing economies face a fragmented outlook. In our new WEO, growth is projected to slow to 3.7% in 2026 before recovering to 4.4% in 2027. Energy importers face higher import bills, weaker real incomes, and tougher policy trade-offs. imf.org/en/publications/weo/…
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How can countries build resilience? Join @NigelClarkeJa in conversation with Álvaro Santos Pereira (@bancodeportugal), Julio Velarde (@bcrpoficial), Elizabeth Genia (@BankofPNG) and Mutesi Rusagara (@RwandaFinance) on Oct. 14 for reform success stories. imfconnect.org/content/imf/e…
As a former parliamentarian, I always value the chance to engage with legislators. Today, I heard insightful perspectives from parliamentarians on the challenges facing their constituents and how we can work together to build resilience, expand opportunity, and strengthen trust.
Great discussion at the launch of the new book Shaping the Future of Asia with fmr Governors Rhee & Santiprabhob and Indian Chief Econ. Adviser V. Nageswaran. We explored how Asia can build on its success & seize new opportunities for innovation & resilience in the decades ahead.
Happy to be in Bangkok, Thailand for the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings, joining delegations from 186 countries around the world. Look forward to a week of engagements on economic resilience, growth, and innovation & technological transformation.
The countdown is on! Looking forward to the 2026 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok next week. There is much to discuss as we work to advance policies that support growth, stability, and opportunities for all in a rapidly changing world.
The 2026 Annual Meetings of the IMF and World Bank Group will open in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 12, 2026. It’s a return to the country that hosted the Meetings 35 years ago. Join us. imf.org/en/meetings/2026/ann… #IMFMeetings
In EMDEs, food and other necessities take a larger share of spending, with low-income households facing higher inflation in cost-of-living crises. Targeted transfers can protect vulnerable households, preserve fiscal space, & strengthen crisis responses. imf.org/en/blogs/articles/20…
Official reserve holdings offer an important window into trends in the international monetary system. The IMF’s latest COFER data show global foreign exchange reserves rose to $13.22 trillion in Q2 2026. Explore the latest Data Brief: data.imf.org/en/news/imf%20d…
As hedge funds play a bigger role in financial markets, countries should better monitor their borrowing and interconnectedness, and calibrate policies to underlying vulnerabilities. See our new blog: imf.org/en/blogs/articles/20…
Many countries are facing tighter fiscal constraints and rising debt burdens, while looking for ways to meet spending pressures and strengthen growth. The latest Fiscal Monitor analytical chapter makes the case for better tax design: imf.org/en/publications/fm/i…
Welcome progress by Bolivia in addressing long-standing macroeconomic imbalances. The $1.9 billion IMF program aims to restore stability, protect the most vulnerable, strengthen resilience, and create the conditions for inclusive, private sector-led growth imf.org/en/news/articles/202…
Madagascar has shown resilience amid major shocks. Today’s completion of the ECF and RSF reviews unlocks approx. $155 million. Sustained reform implementation will be critical to safeguard stability and build a more resilient economy. imf.org/en/news/articles/202…
