Cover Regional Economic Outlook, Middle East and Central Asia, May 2025
Regional Economic Outlook, Middle East and Central Asia, May 2025
Charting a Path through the Haze
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Abstract

Growth is projected to rise in the Middle East and North Africa in 2025 and 2026, but at a slower pace than anticipated in the October 2024 REO. Across the region, rising trade tensions and policy uncertainty are adding to the impact of conflicts and extended oil production cuts to weaken growth prospects. In the Caucasus and Central Asia, growth has been robust but is set to moderate to a more sustainable pace. Policymakers must adapt to the new environment, prioritizing macroeconomic stability and accelerating structural reforms to seize global opportunities.

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International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
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Series:
Regional Economic Outlook
Publisher:
International Monetary Fund
Language:
English
Publication Date:
01 May 2025
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9798229007771.086
ISBN:
9798229007771
ISSN:
2707-8086
Pages:
48
Keywords:
Regional economic outlook; global uncertainty; oil production cuts; MENA growth prospects; structural reforms; IMF financing; Middle East and North Africa; Caucasus and Central Asia; CCA region; oil exporter; MENA region; IMF staff calculation; oil importer; Oil exports; Tariffs; Foreign direct investment; Emerging and frontier financial markets; Global; Middle East; North Africa; Middle East and Central Asia; East Africa
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Projections and policy considerations are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF, its Executive Board, or IMF Management.
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