International Monetary Fund (IMF)

$3 Billion Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) between Pakistan and IMF

July 4, 2023

The Pakistan government has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a funding of $3 billion. The agreement is part of a nine-month stand-by arrangement (SBA) between the two parties. Pakistan was previously part of a ..

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Sri Lanka’s State Owned Enterprise Reform Policy

May 18, 2023

Sri Lanka has recently given the green light to the reorganization of its state-owned enterprises, with the goal of enhancing government finances and expediting the country’s economic revival. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) extended a significant bailout facility of nearly ..

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“Geoeconomic Fragmentation: Sub-Saharan Africa Caught between the Fault Lines” Report

May 4, 2023

The IMF has recently released a report titled “Geoeconomic Fragmentation: Sub-Saharan Africa Caught between the Fault Lines”. Key Findings of the Report Sub-Saharan African economies may face a long-term decline of as much as 4% of their gross domestic product ..

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“Stacking up the Benefits Lessons from India’s Digital Journey” Report

April 10, 2023

India’s development of a “world-class digital public infrastructure” has been lauded by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in a working paper titled ‘Stacking up the Benefits Lessons from India’s Digital Journey.’ The paper credits India’s building block approach and focus ..

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IMF’s $15.6 Billion Loan For Ukraine

April 1, 2023

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a loan program worth $15.6 billion for Ukraine as part of a larger $115 billion package to aid its war-torn economy. With one-third of Ukraine’s population displaced, the IMF’s support comes as a ..

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What are IMF Bailouts?

March 31, 2023

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organization that provides financial assistance to member countries facing economic crises. The organization works towards maintaining international monetary cooperation, promoting exchange rate stability, and facilitating international trade. IMF lending comes with strict ..

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