A new wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is creating headwinds for the nascent economic recovery from the deep recession spurred by the pandemic's onset and related oil price shocks. Over the medium term, reforms supporting improved governance, economic diversification, and resilience will help...

This paper discusses Republic of Congo's Review Under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). The Republic of Congo's ECF program supports the authorities' efforts to restore fiscal sustainability and rebuild regional reserves while improving governance and protecting vulnerable groups. The...