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Egypt, IMF reach staff-level agreement on 12-Month $5.2bn stand-by arrangement
Financing from Egypt’s international partners will be critical for key reform objectives, ensure reform success
IMF support for sectors most affected by COVID-19: Finance Ministry
In a statement on Thursday, Maait said the emergency support will help the government finance those sectors that have been most impacted, including the health sector, and enhance social protection programmes.
IMF mulls cutting Egypt’s COVID-19 assistance duration to under 4 years
Arab countries have been swift to act on the current health crisis, protect citizens and secure economic support
US continues to support Egypt’s economic development: Ambassador Cohen
Washington backs Egypt’s request for emergency financial assistance from IMF
IMF approves $2.772bn emergency support to Egypt to address COVID-19
Egypt acts swiftly to allocate resources to health sector, provide support to severely impacted sectors, expand social safety net
Lebanon has to accept IMF’s tough conditions in return for financial support: president
Lebanon has submitted an official request to the IMF for funds for restructuring its public debt and implementing necessary reforms in the country.
IMF to approve $2.8bn for Egypt in next few weeks: IIF
The funds, which are 100% of the quota, will be made available for Egypt to address the economic impacts of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
IMF calls on governments to make COVID-19 recovery environmentally sustainable
Green technologies, transport, sustainable agricultural investments are priorities, says Georgieva
Egypt in good position economically to navigate COVID-19: Al-Mashat
Government is looking to continue with economic reforms and development plans despite global slowdown
IMF faces extraordinary pressures on financial facilities due to COVID-19
Egyptian authorities aim to strengthen successful economic stabilisation programme with further IMF support, says Azour
Egypt requests IMF financial, technical support to fight COVID-19: Madbouly
Foreign exchange reserves can withstand the crisis for over two years, says Amer
IMF approves new liquidity line to enhance global financial safety net
Short term liquidity facility aims to reduce impact of COVID-19
103 countries approach IMF for COVID-19 emergency finance
Fund’s executive board to consider half of requests by end-April, says Georgieva
IMF warns of Middle East debt amid COVID-19 battle
Regional economies have been blindsided by health emergency and oil price crash, says Bloomberg
Al-Mashat highlights Egypt’s COVID-19 measures at G-24 meeting
The across-the-board economic declines have hit these countries particularly hard, with governments having to spend heavily on health and social protections.
Fiscal policy key to saving lives during COVID-19 pandemic: IMF’s Mauro to DNE
Policymakers should offer emergency protection lifelines through temporary, timely, and targeted fiscal measures, says IMF’s Deputy Director of Fiscal Affairs
COVID-19 causes major increase in fiscal deficits, public debt ratios: IMF
Transparency is crucial to managing fiscal risks, says Fiscal Monitor report
IMF, Egyptian authorities in discussions on COVID-19 containment
Country yet to submit financial support request, says Azour
Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy to contract by 1.6%: IMF
Decline due to coronavirus outbreak, lower-than-expected commodity prices, says report
IMF praises Egypt’s proactive measures against COVID-19
Egypt supports affected firms in tourism, exporting sectors, says report
Africa’s COVID-19 infections accelerate; IMF offers debt relief in continent
Total of 15,249 confirmed infections, 816 fatalities across continent so far
COVID-19 presents historic challenge: IMF
Oil prices plummeted in face of weakening global demand
Central banks are first line of defence against COVID-19: IMF
Banks reactivate programmes used during 2008 global financial crisis, says Adrian
Egypt will be MENA’s only country witnessing GDP growth: IMF
Global economy to contract 3% in 2020 due to COVID-19: WEO
WBG, IMF 2020 Spring Meetings to kick off virtually
Middle East, Central Asia Department to hold briefing on 15 April
IMF doubles emergency lending to $100bn to tackle coronavirus
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said that the IMF anticipates the worst economic fallout since the Great Depression.
China’s limited COVID-19 recovery boosts prevention confidence: IMF
Details of pandemic’s economic impact to be released 14 April
3 priorities for MENA countries against COVID-19: Azour
We have to expect a new model of economy after the crisis, says IMF Middle East and Central Asia Department Director
Covid-19 crisis feels like a war: IMF officials
Challenge is even greater for low-income, emerging economies
Covid-19 economic upheaval likely more severe than 2008 crisis: IMF
Pressure on worldwide banking system is growing, says Adrian