BI Governor: IMF Views Global Economy as Still Resilient
Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo stated that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) views the global economy as remaining resilient, despite facing increasingly complex uncertainties due to the war in the Middle East. This perspective emerged during the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings held in Washington D.C., United States, on 16-17 April 2026.
“IMF member countries are urging joint steps to address global uncertainties, while ensuring that economic transformation benefits world growth,” Perry said in an official statement on Saturday, 18 April 2026.
On the other hand, he said, the IMF highlights major changes in technology, demographics, and the environment that create both challenges and new opportunities.
One such change is artificial intelligence (AI). On one side, AI has the potential to increase productivity and welfare. On the other side, AI can cause disruptions in various sectors alongside the rapid development of that technology.
Perry also expressed BI’s commitment to maintaining macroeconomic stability and the financial system. “This commitment is carried out through flexible yet measured exchange rate management, strengthening monetary instruments to maintain the attractiveness of domestic assets, and careful liquidity management to continue supporting growth,” he said.
Meanwhile, Chairman of the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) Mohammed Aljadaan said the economic impact from the Middle East conflict will depend on its duration, intensity, and geographical expansion. He also mentioned that the poorest and most vulnerable countries will be the group most affected.
“If prolonged, this could keep fuel and fertiliser prices high for a long time, disrupt supplies of key inputs, and increase risks to energy and food security, global growth, inflation, and external sector balances,” Aljadaan said in an official statement on Friday, 17 April 2026. The Saudi Arabian Finance Minister stated that central banks remain committed to maintaining price stability in accordance with their respective mandates.