What's New Archive
IMF Executive Board Completes the Fourth Review of the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Approves US$43 million disbursement for the Republic of Congo
December 20, 2023
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed today the fourth review of the Republic of Congo’s arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF), which was approved on January 21, 2022. The completion of the review allows for the immediate disbursement of SDR 32.4 million (about US$ 43 million), bringing total disbursements under the ECF to SDR 259.2 million. This financing from the IMF will continue to help the authorities implement their development policies, maintain macroeconomic stability, and strengthen economic recovery amid high inflation, including food, volatile oil prices and tightening financial conditions.
Zambia: Second Review Under the Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility, Requests for a Waiver of Nonobservance of a Quantitative Performance Criterion, Modifications of the Monetary Policy Consultation Clause and of Quantitative Performance Criteria, and Financing Assurances Review-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Zambia
December 20, 2023
Country Report No. 2023/439
Guidance Note for the Fund's Policy on Multiple Currency Practices
December 20, 2023
Policy Paper No. 2023/058
IMF Executive Board Completes Fifth Reviews under Extended Credit Facility and Extended Fund Facility for Cameroon and Concludes 2023 Article IV Consultation
December 20, 2023
The IMF Executive Board completed the Fifth Reviews under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangements and approved a 12-month extension and augmentation of access. The completion of the Fifth Reviews allows for an immediate disbursement of about US$ 73.8 million. The IMF Board also concluded the 2023 Article IV consultation.
Barbados: 2023 Article IV Consultation and Second Reviews Under the Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility and Arrangement Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Barbados
December 20, 2023
Country Report No. 2023/436
Somalia: Staff Report for the Sixth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement and Request for a Three-Year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Somalia
December 20, 2023
Country Report No. 2023/438
Rwanda: Technical Assistance Report-Expanding the Nowcasting Toolbox at the National Bank of Rwanda
December 20, 2023
Country Report No. 2023/437
IMF Executive Board Completes Second Review Under the Extended Credit Facility for Zambia and Approves US$187 Million Disbursement
December 20, 2023
The IMF Executive Board completed the second review under the 38-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement with Zambia, providing the country with immediate access to about US$187 million
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Requests for Modification of Quantitative Performance Criteria, Waivers of Nonobservance of Performance Criteria, and Financing Assurances Review-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Democratic Republic of the Congo
December 20, 2023
Country Report No. 2023/434
Republic of Palau: Selected Issues
December 19, 2023
Country Report No. 2023/431
IMF Executive Board Concludes Second Review under the Policy Coordination Instrument and Approves Resilience and Sustainability Facility for Paraguay
December 19, 2023
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded today the Second Review under the Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI) and approved a two-year Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) for Paraguay. The two-year program under the RSF allows Paraguay a maximum access of SDR 302.1 million (150 percent of quota). Paraguay is the first South American country to secure access to the RSF.
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2023 Article IV Consultation with Palau
December 21, 2023
On December 1, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with Palau.
Update on Implementation Plan to Address the Recommendations of the 2022 Institutional Safeguards Review
December 21, 2023
Policy Paper No. 2023/060
Update on the Implementation Plan to Address the Recommendations of the 2022 Institutional Safeguards Review
December 21, 2023
The International Monetary Fund has made substantial progress in advancing the Implementation Plan actions following the conclusion of the Institutional Safeguards Review (ISR).
IMF Staff Concludes Staff Visit to Uzbekistan
December 21, 2023
Uzbekistan’s economy has remained resilient to recent global challenges and has continued to grow at a rapid pace. The outlook remains positive, but risks remain.
Central African Economic and Monetary Community: Common Policies of Member Countries, and Common Policies in Support of Member Countries Reform Programs-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director
December 21, 2023
Country Report No. 2023/440
Integrated Policy Framework—Principles for the Use of Foreign Exchange Intervention
December 21, 2023
Policy Paper No. 2023/061
Republic of Serbia: Second Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria-Press Release; and Staff Report for Republic of Serbia
December 21, 2023
Country Report No. 2023/433
IMF Executive Board Concludes the Second Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement for the Republic of Serbia
December 21, 2023
The IMF Executive Board concluded the second review under the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) with the Republic of Serbia, allowing access to about EUR 400 million. The authorities intend to treat the SBA as precautionary starting from this review, one review earlier than planned.
Republic of Palau: 2023 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Republic of Palau
December 20, 2023
Country Report No. 2023/430