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IMF board approves $7 billion Pakistan loan agreement

IMF on Wednesday agreed to loan Pakistan $7 billion to bolster its faltering economy, approving a relief package that Islamabad has pledged would be the last from the Washington-based lender

IMF says ready for talks with Sri Lanka's new leftist government

IMF is ready to discuss its controversial $2.9 billion bailout programme for Sri Lanka with the country's new government, a spokesman said

Central banks face 'difficult balancing act': IMF chief

Central banks face a "difficult balancing act" as they start lowering interest rates around the world in the face of falling inflation, the head of the IMF said Friday

Cash-strapped Maldives says no need for IMF bailout

The Maldives says its financial troubles are "temporary" and the luxury tourist destination has no plans to seek an International Monetary Fund bailout after warnings of a possible sovereign default

Implementation of a banking commission to address challenges in the sector

It is unfortunate that the previous government fell short of its commitments to strengthen the banking sector.

The IMF is failing countries like Kenya: why, and what can be done about it

The country has been hammered by drought, floods and locust infestations in recent years

The large cracks in Bangladesh that IMF missed

The high incidence of corruption, some of which have erupted openly in the public domain.

IMF for stronger asset disclosure process for civil servants

The International Monetary Fund has urged Bangladesh to strengthen the asset declaration process for public officials in order to combat high-level corruption effectively.

IMF flags nine risks for Bangladesh

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has suggested greater exchange rate flexibility to preserve reserve adequacy, warning failure to do so may create further imbalances in the currency market.

September 26, 2024
September 26, 2024

IMF board approves $7 billion Pakistan loan agreement

IMF on Wednesday agreed to loan Pakistan $7 billion to bolster its faltering economy, approving a relief package that Islamabad has pledged would be the last from the Washington-based lender

September 24, 2024
September 24, 2024

IMF says ready for talks with Sri Lanka's new leftist government

IMF is ready to discuss its controversial $2.9 billion bailout programme for Sri Lanka with the country's new government, a spokesman said

September 21, 2024
September 21, 2024

Central banks face 'difficult balancing act': IMF chief

Central banks face a "difficult balancing act" as they start lowering interest rates around the world in the face of falling inflation, the head of the IMF said Friday

September 14, 2024
September 14, 2024

Cash-strapped Maldives says no need for IMF bailout

The Maldives says its financial troubles are "temporary" and the luxury tourist destination has no plans to seek an International Monetary Fund bailout after warnings of a possible sovereign default

August 19, 2024
August 19, 2024

Implementation of a banking commission to address challenges in the sector

It is unfortunate that the previous government fell short of its commitments to strengthen the banking sector.

July 10, 2024
July 10, 2024

The IMF is failing countries like Kenya: why, and what can be done about it

The country has been hammered by drought, floods and locust infestations in recent years

July 5, 2024
July 5, 2024

The large cracks in Bangladesh that IMF missed

The high incidence of corruption, some of which have erupted openly in the public domain.

June 27, 2024
June 27, 2024

IMF flags nine risks for Bangladesh

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has suggested greater exchange rate flexibility to preserve reserve adequacy, warning failure to do so may create further imbalances in the currency market.

June 27, 2024
June 27, 2024

IMF for stronger asset disclosure process for civil servants

The International Monetary Fund has urged Bangladesh to strengthen the asset declaration process for public officials in order to combat high-level corruption effectively.

June 13, 2024
June 13, 2024

We need humility, not hubris, to turn the economy around

While a privileged minority, sitting in their high castles, continue to enjoy a larger and larger share of the fruits of “development,” it is becoming obvious that the vast majority are increasingly struggling.