These are the 5 primary factors that indicate a successful vaccine rollout
Access to and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines has been heterogeneous and uneven, with more advanced economies having received a larger share of vaccinations.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organization of 188 member countries established to promote international monetary cooperation, exchange stability and orderly exchange arrangements. It seeks to foster economic growth and high levels of employment and to provide temporary financial assistance to countries to help ease balance of payments adjustment. Since it was established in 1944, its purposes have remained unchanged but its operations, which involve surveillance, financial assistance, and technical assistance, have developed to meet the changing needs of its member countries in an evolving world economy.
Access to and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines has been heterogeneous and uneven, with more advanced economies having received a larger share of vaccinations.
The International Monetary Fund's latest World Economic Outlook forecasts global growth of 6% this year - an upgrade on January's figure.
IMF economist Gita Gopinath reflects on the factors affecting the projected recovery and recommends four policies to make it inclusive, resilient and green.