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Optimism that new vaccines will bring the pandemic under control and allow economic activity to resume coupled with stimulus in major economies has boosted the growth forecast this year to 5.5 percent, the IMF says in its latest World Economic Outlook. SOUNDBITE
The International Monetary Fund trimmed the global GDP forecast for 2021 to 5.2 percent, IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath says in the latest World Economic Outlook. SOUNDBITE
The International Monetary Fund projects the global economy will grow 5.9 percent in 2021 and 4.9 percent in 2022, IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath says. SOUNDBITE
The International Monetary Fund's World Economic Outlook now sees world growth of 6.0 percent this year after the contraction of 3.3 percent in 2020 amid the Covid-19 pandemic, IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath says. SOUNDBITE
The International Monetary Fund slightly lowers its outlook for the global economy, predicting the global economy will grow by 2.8 percent this year and three percent in 2024, a decline of 0.1 percentage point from its previous forecasts in January. SOUNDBITE
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.