Kristalina Georgieva: Leading the IMF, Navigating Global Crises and Strengthening Cooperation

Nicolai Tangen interviews Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), about the IMF's role in global financial stability, its operations, and the current state of the world economy. Georgieva explains the IMF's functions, including data collection, lending to countries in crisis, and helping build strong economic institutions. She addresses concerns about global debt levels, inflation, climate risk, and the impact of AI on the labor market, while also emphasizing the importance of international cooperation and the IMF's efforts to maintain stability. She shares personal insights from her upbringing in Bulgaria and her journey to leading the IMF, highlighting the values of kindness, courage, and curiosity.