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Kristalina Georgieva

Managing Director, International Monetary Fund

Search every verified Kristalina Georgieva interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, participated in the 2026 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand, in October. She delivered assessments of the global economy, noting that while growth has remained resilient at 3.1 percent, it rests on a fragile foundation. Georgieva attributed this resilience partly to an AI-driven boom, but cautioned that dependence on this single driver of growth leaves the economy "standing on one leg." She also warned of rising public debt, persistent inflation, and the negative effects of geopolitical conflicts, and urged countries to make "urgent repairs to the fiscal house." Her policy advice to address global imbalances was summarized as: "China needs to spend more, the US has to save more, and Europe has to invest more." She also stated that the US cannot rely on growth alone to manage its mounting public debt. Georgieva repeatedly discussed the economic implications of artificial intelligence. She described AI's rapid development using a Formula 1 race analogy and argued that the industry needs to self-regulate, as governments may lack the knowledge to regulate technology changing so quickly. She advocated for guardrails to be led by the nations that are the primary AI producers, including the US, China, and India. While acknowledging AI's potential to boost productivity, she outlined risks including job displacement, financial instability, and cyber threats. In her remarks, Georgieva also praised Thailand's hospitality and the organization of the meetings.

Recent appearances

  • AI Will Change Jobs Forever | IMF & Anthropic

    October 22, 2026 · 📺 Perfology Clips

    Will artificial intelligence create more jobs than it destroys—or are we heading toward a major economic disruption? At the 2026 IMF Annual Meetings in Bangkok, global economic leaders and AI experts discuss the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence, including AI-driven productivity, job displacement, agentic AI, and the urgent need for responsible regulation. Featuring IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem, DHL CEO Tobias Meyer, and other leaders, with Richard Quest moderating the discussion. 🚀 What yo…

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  • The "Financial Olympics": Thailand Wins Gold!

    October 19, 2026 · 📺 Money and Banking Channel

    "Financial Olympics": Thailand Wins Gold Medal! IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva shares her impressions of Thailand, including the smiles, kindness of the Thai people, Thai food, and Thai silk, and looks ahead to the Thai economy in the next 10 years. How can Thailand seize opportunities from AI and boost productivity to enhance its competitiveness? Also, hear a key message from the IMF emphasizing that economic policies must remember, "We work for the people." Watch the full exclusive interview here. #IMF #WorldBank #ThaiEconomy #GlobalEconomy #AI #Thailand #KristalinaGeorgieva #…

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  • Thai finance minister discusses economic resilience at event with IMF and World Bank heads

    October 18, 2026 · 📺 AP Archive

    (13 Oct 2026) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Bangkok - 13 October 2026 1. Thai Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas, World Bank chief Ajay Banga, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva, and Finnish Finance Minister Riikka Purra walking to stage 2. Mid of panel 3. People taking photos 4. Mid of camera operator 5. Wide of panel 6. SOUNDBITE (English) Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Thai Finance Minister: "In Thailand we are net import(er) of energy and we import 50% from the Middle East. So during the last seven or eight months, we find a way out. Now we import energies from Western Afri…

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  • IMF, World Bank Warn of Global Economic Risks and Widening Jobs Gap

    October 18, 2026 · 📺 News Central TV

    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank warn that growing global uncertainty, rising debt pressures and a widening employment gap could threaten economic stability and development in the coming years. At their 2026 Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva calls for stronger measures to manage economic risks, while World Bank President Ajay Banga pushes for greater investment and job creation. The World Bank estimates that 1.2 billion young people will enter the workforce in developing economies over the next 10 to 15 years, with only about 4…

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  • FULL: Bailey, Georgieva and Central Bank Governors Debate AI Risks to Global Finance | AF1B

    October 17, 2026 · 📺 DRM News

    Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warns that AI-driven market valuations could face corrections as central bankers meet at the G30 seminar in Bangkok. Joined by IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva and governors from Nigeria and South Korea, Bailey discusses inflation, cybersecurity threats, financial stability and the urgent need for stronger AI safeguards and international cooperation. For more details, watch our story and subscribe to our channel, DRM News. Bank of England's Andrew Bailey Warns of AI Market Correction Risks at G30 Bangkok Summit 'Everybody Is Priced to Be a Winner' — Andrew…

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  • 1.2 Billion Young Jobseekers, Just 400 Million Jobs: World Bank's Stark Warning

    October 16, 2026 · 📺 NDTV Profit

    At the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and World Bank President Ajay Banga highlight the growing challenges facing the global economy. While countries benefiting from the AI boom, including India, China and the US, are seeing growth upgrades, other economies face mounting economic pressures. Georgieva warns about rising public debt, AI-driven job disruption, financial instability and cyber threats. Meanwhile, Banga raises concerns over a looming global employment challenge, warning that 1.2 billion young people could enter the workforce o…

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  • 🔴LIVE: IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Discuss Global Economy | AC1W

    October 16, 2026 · 📺 News Central

    IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva joins U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh in Bangkok for a discussion on the forces reshaping the global economy. The conversation comes as policymakers and financial leaders assess changing economic conditions, monetary policy and the challenges facing the global financial system. Watch the full coverage and subscribe to News Central. 1. IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Discuss Global Economy 2. Georgieva, Warsh Discuss Forces Reshaping the Global Economy in Bangkok 3. IMF and Fed Chiefs Meet to Discuss Global Economic…

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  • LIVE: Georgieva and Warsh fireside chat on reshaping global economy

    October 16, 2026 · 📺 Reuters

    International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva joins US Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh for a conversation on the forces reshaping the global economy in Bangkok, Thailand. #IMF #KristalinaGeorgieva #FederalReserve #KevinWarsh #InternationalMonetaryFund #Fed #economy #Bangkok #Thailand #live #Reuters #news Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

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  • U.S. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh & IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva Discuss Global Economy At Bangkok Summit

    October 16, 2026 · 📺 Business Today

    U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh joins International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva for a high-profile fireside chat on the sidelines of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group in Bangkok, Thailand. The conversation brings together two influential figures in global economic policymaking at a time when financial markets, central banks and governments are navigating an evolving economic landscape. Watch this special discussion for insights into the global economic outlook, monetary policy, inflation, interest rates, fi…

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  • IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva Calls For AI industry To Self-Regulate and Impose Global Guardrails

    October 16, 2026 · 📺 MIRROR NOW

    IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva called for guardrails on artificial intelligence at a meeting of financial leaders in Bangkok. Speaking at the IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok, Georgieva likened the rapid advancement of AI to a Formula 1 race car. . . . #internationalmonetaryfund #imfchief #imf #artificialintelligence #aiinnovation #worldnews #internationalnews #mirrornow SUBSCRIBE NOW | https://bit.ly/SubscribeToMirrorNow For More Updates ► http://www.mirrornownews.com Download our App for Breaking News: https://tinyurl.com/yc5hp7ma Like us on Facebook ►   / mirrorno…

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  • WATCH: IMF Chief Georgieva And Saudi Finance Minister Share Outlook On Global Economic Risks | AF14

    October 16, 2026 · 📺 DWS News

    Day 6 of the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings brings world financial leaders together in Bangkok, Thailand, for another major day of discussions focused on the global economy, financial stability and emerging economic challenges. The program includes an IMFC press briefing, a session examining the future of financial stability assessments and how they can become more agile, focused and impactful, as well as the Per Jacobsson Foundation Lecture. The meetings bring together policymakers, economists and financial leaders as attention remains firmly focused on risks and opportunities shaping the wor…

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  • IMF and Saudi Finance Chief Outline Global Economic Risks and Policy Priorities | AF1F

    October 16, 2026 · 📺 News Central

    IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan highlighted global economic risks at the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, warning about public debt, inflation, geopolitical conflicts and artificial intelligence risks. Leaders called for fiscal discipline, debt restructuring and international cooperation to strengthen global economic stability. For more details, watch our story and subscribe to our channel, News Central. IMF, World Bank, IMF World Bank Annual Meetings 2026, Kristalina Georgieva, Mohammed Al-Jadaan, Saudi Arabia Finance Minist…

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Notable quotes

“The big question is how they could be guardrails on something that is moving so rapidly. I was trying to think of what is a good analogy of what is going on, and it may be Formula 1 race. We are racing, and the question is how do we put barriers? So, if a car was to fly out, it doesn't kill people. How do we make sure that there is some safety standard that makes you take the turns more carefully, so we don't have mo”

“We are in the very very early days. We see incremental improvements in individual productivity, but not yet transformation on scale. There is this Amara's Law that says a new technology excites and we have expectations for immediate benefits right away, but they actually come in the long term and we underestimate what is going to come later. So, we are now in this early stage. We have very high expectations. They are”

“The first one is the risk of withdrawal of investment in AI that could lead to the economy slowing down or even going into recession and the financial stability risks coming from it. This is a very real risk. We are seeing valuations up and we are seeing an economy that is standing on one leg. What is driving growth is the AI value chain. So that is one risk and I would claim that this is the kind of risk we understa”

“In the short run there is no question it is inflationary. It is a positive demand shock. We have seen that trade in goods now is more than 10% AI related. The valuations everywhere almost not only in the big AI developing developed countries but in other countries as well you see valuations going up. What happens as a result? People feel rich. When they feel rich what do they do? They go out and shop, and when you ha”

“It's true we reduced our growth forecast for Argentina this year around 2%. I would highlight that's mostly the result of incoming data. So I don't think it's really changed our view on the trajectory of the economy, and indeed in our growth forecast we expect acceleration of growth starting around now and into next year, and we have a higher growth forecast for next year. So the efforts that have been made at reform”

“So I think when we look at the region, yes there has been a shift in policy direction in many countries. That policy direction, I think, has created two things: one is there's a greater appetite for the fund's involvement, and that involvement may be through our surveillance operations, through providing policy advice, that involvement can be through our capacity development operations and also through fund financing”

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