IMF

Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved today a 36-month precautionary Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) for Barbados amounting to SDR 189 million (equivalent to US$257 million,[1] or 200 …

Cuts are deep, broad, and driven by donors—leaving policymakers with few easy options For decades, official development assistance has been a central pillar of financing in sub-Saharan Africa. That pillar …

Vienna: The IMF and Austrian authorities have renewed their cooperation agreement on the Joint Vienna Institute (JVI), reaffirming its long-established role as a hub of economic learning, policy dialogue and international cooperation. On …

Lilongwe: In response to the government’s request for an Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Mr. Justin Tyson visited Lilongwe and Blantyre from June …

Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the third review of Sierra Leone’s arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). Completion of the review enables the immediate disbursement …

Washington, DC: On June 12, 2026, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV Consultation for the Republic of Uzbekistan[1] and considered and endorsed the Staff Appraisal on …

Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation[1] with Burundi. Burundi remains a fragile post-conflict country facing weak institutions, widespread poverty, and spillovers from …

Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today completed the fifth review of Jordan’s arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the second review under the Resilience and Sustainability …

Washington, DC: A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mr. Abdullah AlHassan, visited Muscat, Oman, during June 7-15, 2026, to discuss economic and financial developments, the outlook, and …

Washington, D.C.: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team, led by  Ms. Piyaporn Sodsriwiboon, visited Malé during June 4–14, 2026, to discuss recent economic developments, the outlook, and the country’s policy …