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The International Monetary Fund groups 190 countries; its aim is to secure financial stability.
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IMF warns El Salvador of Bitcoin 'risks'
The Central American country became the first worldwide to adopt Bitcoin as a legal currency in 2021.
Pakistanis struggle to make ends meet amid economic turmoil
Soaring prices are forcing many families into desperation. The government is hoping for a bailout package from the IMF.
Is Pakistan's economic collapse imminent?
The country is facing a shortage of gas and electricity, and inflation has put many food items out of citizens' reach.
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The IMF doesn’t expect the global economy to slip into recession - The Brazilian President Lula Da Silva met with German
IMF says world not heading for 2023 recession
The International Monetary Fund has given a brighter outlook in its latest report.
Tunisia: Public transit workers strike over pay, bonuses
The public transport strike paralyzed much of the Tunisian capital, causing the cancelation of some exams.
Germany: Olaf Scholz warns against 'decoupling' economies
The chancellor met with leaders of the IMF, WTO, ILO, OECD and World Bank Tuesday to discuss a raft of global issues.
G20 pandemic fund launched by Indonesian president
The fund has raised $1.4 billion so far. According to Indonesian President Joko Widodo this is "not enough."
AfricaLink on Air — 21 October 2022
What is the IMF and what does it do?+++Ghana runs to IMF for more bailout
Ghana and Zambia race to secure IMF bailouts
Ghana is negotiating an IMF bailout while Zambia has received a portion of the bailout it needs.
Tunisia: Torn between anger and hope
Tunisians have taken to the streets to protest against President Kais Saied.
UK: Jeremy Hunt replaces Kwasi Kwarteng as finance minister
Prime Minister Liz Truss has said Kwarteng had "put the national interest first" by agreeing to go.
IMF says Germany and Italy to slip into recession in 2023
A forecast by the International Monetary Fund shows Germany and Italy are to tumble into recession next year.
EU to sanction Russia
The new UK government's plan for huge tax cuts financed by borrowing have drawn strong criticism from the IMF. The British pound has slumped - so has London lost control of the economy? The Day put that question to Phillip Inman, economics editor of the UK's Observer newspaper.
Inflation, boycotts mean turmoil for Tunisia
Many are considering leaving the country. Others are preparing to protest — again.
Sri Lanka set for IMF bailout amid crisis
The International Monetary Fund says a first agreement has been reached on a $2.9 billion loan to the bankrupt country.
Pakistan: Food prices soar amid floods
Both the IMF and the UN have pledged emergency funds as flooding hits Pakistan's breadbasket.
Pakistan: IMF to provide $1.1 billion after floods
As food damage worsens, the IMF has agreed to transfer the final payments from its 2019 government bailout loan.
Battered economy in focus as Kenya votes
The high cost of living is a pressing issue for the electorate in the country, and the wider African continent.
Bangladesh seeks loans as economic woes grow
Bangladesh has been battered by the global economic consequences of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Sri Lanka in bailout discussions with the IMF
The World Bank will not offer fresh funding for Sri Lanka, a bankrupt island nation whose former leader just fled.
AfricaLink on Air — 26 July 2022
At least 5 killed in anti-UN protests in eastern DRC+++Raila Odinga snubs Kenya’s presidential debate
IMF lowers growth forecast, warns of global 'recession'
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned the world could be "teetering on the edge of global recession."
How will Sri Lanka salvage its economy?
An IMF bailout is in the cards, but critics say Sri Lanka first needs to tackle food insecurity and political stability.
Ghana's high inflation worsens living conditions
Ghana's inflation has hit nearly 30% — the highest in the last 20 years. Could an IMF bailout provide a solution?
Najib Mikati to form Lebanon's government
The billionaire has been named prime minister for the fourth time, and urged politicians to secure an IMF deal.
Pakistan's financial woes
Bilal Memon tells DW an IMF loan would not be enough to solve Pakistan's financial problems.
IMF likely to bailout Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is in an acute crisis and needs money. The IMF looks likely to step in, but it will not happen overnight.
Pakistan minister optimistic about IMF deal
Pakistan's commerce minister spoke to DW about fuel price hikes, internal political turmoil and the war in Ukraine.
Greece struggles to cope with fallout from Ukraine war
Greece has repaid the last installment of its debt to the International Monetary Fund. What's the outlook now?
Costa Rica: Rodrigo Chaves takes office as president
The economist and former finance minister has been sworn in for a four-year term.
Pakistanis concerned about IMF bailout conditions
Despite promises of economic aid, ordinary Pakistanis say a new IMF deal will cause more hardship.
Can Sri Lanka's fishing communities be saved?
Unable to manage its fuel shortages, the goverment is seeking a large aid package from the IMF.
Sudan snubs UN, opens arms to Russia
Sudan's military government is ending democratic dialogue by attacking the UN, and appeasing long-standing ally Russia.
COVID digest: German minister tests positive in US
The FDP leader said that he was suffering only "mild and already fading" cold symptoms. DW has the latest.
Sri Lanka: 1 dead as police open fire on protesters
It is the first reported shooting by Sri Lankan police since the start of this wave of protests against price hikes.
IMF slashes global growth outlook
The war in Ukraine will hurt global growth, while soaring inflation raises the prospect of unrest in poorer countries.
Sri Lankan president drops 3 relatives in new Cabinet
The new Cabinet is seen as a gesture of appeasement to protesters while not giving up family power.
Why Sri Lanka defaulted on its foreign debt
A few years ago, business on the island nation was booming. Now Sri Lanka is broke. What went wrong?
Sri Lanka defaults on debt payment amid economic crisis
It's Colombo's latest attempt to slow soaring inflation and to quell the anger of protesting Sri Lankans.
Bangladesh: Economic turmoil over soaring commodity prices
Amid soaring prices of necessities, millions of Bangladeshi citizens have sought government help to survive.
What's behind Sri Lanka's economic crisis?
Soaring inflation, weak government finances and the coronavirus crisis are wreaking havoc on the Sri Lankan economy.
Egypt fears for food supply as wheat prices rise
Egypt is pushing for reforms, but the future will depend on true changes to secure food and prevent another uprising.
Sri Lanka seeks IMF bailout amid rising anger
The president has called on Sri Lankans to use energy sparingly, but citizens blame him for the country's economic woes.
War in Ukraine drives global food insecurity
The IMF has issued a warning that the world's food supplies are in peril.
IMF approves $1 billion loan for Pakistan
The IMF's executive board released a stalled tranche from a 6-billion-dollar bailout package to Pakistan.
IMF urges El Salvador to drop Bitcoin
The IMF cites the risks to national financial stability, consumer protection and the ability to receive loans.
IMF cuts economic growth outlook for 2022
The dimmer outlook reflects faltering growth in the world’s largest economies, the United States and China.
Davos: World must 'spend billions' to 'gain trillions'
The pandemic must be contained to protect economic output, the head of the International Monetary Fund has said.
Lebanon: Hezbollah, Amal end boycott of cabinet
The end of the standoff clears the way for ministers to meet and come up with a plan to solve Lebanon's economic crisis.
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