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When the IMF comes to town: Why they visit and what to watch out for
The IMF effectively acts as a lender of last resort. Consequently, governments are reluctant to ask for IMF financing unless they cannot get enough foreign exchange from other…
Africa needs to reset its relationship with the IMF
The allocation of special drawing rights is based on the size of a country’s economy, which means the richest countries on the African continent will get the lion’s share
Central banks are waking up to climate change dangers. It’s about time
To deal with climate change, central banks may have to encourage financial institutions to favour certain types of activities over others
South Africa is set on fixing its economy. But will poor people benefit?
Initiatives to boost South Africa’s economy could reinforce structural weaknesses without addressing the high levels of inequality
Brics needs a new approach if it’s going to foster a more equitable global order
After meeting annually for the last nine years there’s no sign that the old order has been challenged.
The role of central banks is changing: What South Africans should look out for
The 2008 financial crisis exposed major gaps in central banks’ operations. New features like quantitative easing have since emerged.
Campaign for World Bank head offers Africa lessons
Although other sources of funds are growing in importance, the World Bank will remain an important and controversial actor in Africa.