IMF-World Bank
Tunis may eventually adopt conservative fiscal policy
The IMF continues to disburse loan tranches to Tunisia despite doubts about government overspending and debt
TunisiaProspects for African economies to end-2019
Despite some positive outliers, much of the continent has failed to build sufficient internal buffers
AfricaIMF bailout will roil Pakistan’s economic agenda
While another loan programme with the IMF looms, the government has outlined ambitious plans regarding welfare and jobs
PakistanTough cuts will boost investor confidence in Egypt
Cairo has announced a new round of cuts to electricity subsidies, which will be introduced in July
EgyptPakistan will face accusations of subservience to IMF
Islamabad has made several new appointments to important posts relating to the economy
PakistanTunisia will heed IMF warnings about overspending
The IMF continues to express doubts about Tunisia’s economy, especially overspending that may lead to debt problems
TunisiaNew World Bank president will aim for continuity
David Malpass joins the World Bank as president today for the Spring meetings with the unanimous support of shareholders
InternationalWorld Bank package may ease Jordan’s economic pressure
Amman has received financial support from various sources following a series of anti-austerity protests this year
Jordan