While there is scope to improve IMF operations in all fragile states, ahead of the forthcoming publication of the IMF IEO review of IMF work in fragile states, there is one fundamental change it must make to transform its effectiveness in fragile states: wherever it is possible, it must be present. No country should be left out.
Afghanistan
Accountability
News
Inspection Panel examines Afghan mining project
The World Bank's Inspection Panel compliance body received two complaints in December relating to the Sustainable Development of Natural Resources Project in Afghanistan.
Finance
News
Aid to Afghanistan, Malawi suspended on IMF decision
International donors including USAID and UK DFID have halted aid to Afghanistan following the IMF's suspension of funds in February.
Rights
Background
Iraq and Afghanistan update
The World Bank relocated Iraq-based staff to Amman after one member died in the bomb…
Rights
News
Afghanistan reconstruction questioned
Civil society groups in Afghanistan are complaining that the policy approach being promoted by donors is not appropriate.
Rights
News
World Bank role in Afghanistan unclear
After the first two donor conferences on the reconstruction of Afghanistan - in Islamabad in November and in Brussels in December - some people worry that reconstruction funds could easily be misused and fuel continued civil strife.
Rights
News
World Bank-led meeting on Afghanistan causes concern in Pakistan
By Shahid Husain, Freelance journalist, Karachi, and Charlotte Carlsson, Communications & research officer, Bretton Woods Project
