Misplaced optimism about economy

[ad_1] Given elections are scheduled for early February, a few months into 2024 spring will bring into public life a new government, but the question whether or not it will…

COP28: France, Japan to support African development bank push to leverage SDRs

[ad_1] A person walks past a “#COP28” sign in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, October 1, 2023. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights DUBAI, Dec 4 (Reuters) – France and…

IMF’s policy needs deeper political economic thinking

[ad_1] ‘“Escalating protests in Pakistan against rising costs linked to IMF demands, which follow similar protests in other countries, should serve as a wake-up call to the IMF ahead of…

Serious economic crisis due to austerity policies, and weak multilateralism

[ad_1] Inadequate provision of International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) special drawing rights (SDRs) to Pakistan, like in many developing countries, after an initial allocation from $650 billion released in August 2021…