![(FILES) In this file photo taken on March 04, 2020 IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva speaks at a press briefing on COVID-19 in Washington, DC. - Despite some signs of recovery, the global economy faces continued challenges, including the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19, and governments should keep their support programs in place, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said July 16, 2020. (Photo by NICHOLAS KAMM / AFP)](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/FXZJGWALOWFI6GI6HJZRIPIPNM.jpg?smart=true&auth=4b2ffbd383a3bfe2418bd6bcfac12624e4c741fdad195660c49b07442b9af7ed&width=400&height=225)
A report co-written by IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva called for the removal of barriers to women's empowerment. AFP
A report co-written by IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva called for the removal of barriers to women's empowerment. AFP
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