Growth rates are likely to increase gradually, due mainly to economic stimulus measures and the spread of the effects of steady growth in advanced economies. 1  According to the July 2018 World Economic Outlook (WEO) Update released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), global growth is projected to be 3.9 percent in 2018, exceeding the result for 2017.
Policies to entrench relevant consumer protection measures, including transparency and truth-in-lending regulations combined with the promotion of competition and efficiency among credit providers, can go a long way toward expanding the reach of sustainable finance, particularly credit, while safeguarding consumer interests.