This briefing analyses the role of the Bank and Fund in the UN Financing for Development negotiations.
Debt
Conditionality
Analysis
IMF in Greece: a “slush fund” for “its political masters”
As Greece agrees a loan extension which excludes an IMF contribution, commentators condemn the impact of IMF's previous loan conditionalities on the Greek economy.
IFI governance
Background
Ebola debt relief – Implications and next steps
Notes from a meeting on Ebola during the World Bank spring meetings.
Finance
News
IMF in Ukraine: $5bn for $15bn haircut?
The IMF has approved a $17.5 billion loan arrangement for Ukraine, however, it has been criticised for relying on debt forgiveness by its creditors.
Finance
News
Eye on the prize - the Greek debt sustainability question
Despite heated debates about the consequences of Syriza’s win in Greece and the IMF's stance on debt reduction, the question of debt sustainability remains central to the country’s economic future.
Finance
Analysis
Ghana and the IMF – a window into Africa’s future?
Ghana's recent turn to the IMF raises questions about the 'Africa rising' narrative and may signal a stronger role for the Fund in the region.
Finance
News
Debt relief for Ebola-affected states delayed
IMF debt relief plan to Ebola-affected states overdue after G20, US, Guinean president, as well as CSOs, call for urgent support and debt forgiveness.
Finance
News
UK NGO calls for measures to address unsustainable debt payment risk
Jubilee Debt Campaign’s new report calls for “urgent measures” to “prevent a new debt crisis” highlighting the risk of the ongoing lending boom to impoverished countries as IMF discusses contractual reforms.
IFI governance
Background
Sovereign debt restructuring: options, obstacles and opportunities
Notes of a meeting on sovereign debt restructuring at the World Bank-IMF annual meetings 2014
IFI governance
Background
After SCOTUS: Next steps in sovereign debt restructuring
Notes of a meeting on sovereign debt restructuring after SCOTUS at the World Bank-IMF annual meetings 2014
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