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Global civil society warns IMF against a return to deeper austerity
Over 130 civil society organisations warn against a return to frontloading austerity in IMF programmes.
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The IMF Review of Conditionality: Putting the IMF’s money where its research is
This session examined whether the Fund learns from research, highlighting gaps in growth realism, fiscal policy, social spending, and political economy reforms.
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Indigenous communities lead protests in Ecuador over IMF-prescribed austerity and fuel extraction
Mass protests erupt in Ecuador after right-wing President Daniel Noboa implements harsh austerity measures in line with IMF demands.
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Senegal’s hidden debt sparks questions about IMF’s oversight
IMF misses Senegal’s debt levels despite the Fund’s involvement in the country since 2019.
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IMF appoints Christian Mumssen as Director of Strategy, Policy and Review Department
Mumssen appointed midway through two major institutional reviews central to civil society’s calls for transformative change in IMF policy.
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How can DPFs promote equitable energy access and accomplish climate objectives?
This CSPF session examined how DPF advance national climate goals, how their contributions are assessed and reported and way to improve them.
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IMF comprehensive surveillance review: looking back and forward
This session discussed the IMF’s upcoming comprehensive review of conditionality, and civil society calls to ensure future IMF policy advice supports long-term stability and equitable economic outcomes.
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A Jubilee 2025 call for a fair debt architecture: Bridging ethics and policy
This session explored recommendations to reimagine the role of the BWIs pertaining to debt, bailout packages, and pro-cyclical and austerity policies.
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Beyond loans: The human rights impacts of IMF conditionalities in Argentina
IMF conditionality review must acknowledge that macroeconomic stability cannot be built on erosion of rights, care systems and environment.
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Brace for impact: Social and gender inequality in IMF surveillance
New BWP briefing on IMF Surveillance finds IMF’s core policy direction has remained consistent over a 14-year period and is identical to that previously described as “structural adjustment”.
