Central Asia Can Evolve from Corridor to Connector, Says IMF’s Jihad Azour

Central Asia Can Evolve from Corridor to Connector, Says IMF’s Jihad Azour

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Regional Economic Outlook, released on Oct. 21, showed that Central Asian economies continue to outperform expectations, with growth projected at 5.6% in 2025 before easing to around 4% in the medium term. Azour noted the region’s potential to evolve into a true economic platform and connector. Photo credit: IMF T…