FeaturedMacroeconomyJordan to access USD 200 million as it reaches agreement with IMFIFM CorrespondentApril 23, 2026April 22, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentApril 23, 2026April 22, 2026 IMF mission chief Cesar Serra lauded the Jordanian government's commitment to reducing public debt to 80% of GDP by 2028... Read more
EconomyMagazineSudan’s war on survivalIFM CorrespondentJanuary 15, 2026January 16, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentJanuary 15, 2026January 16, 2026 United Nations updates since early 2025 have called Sudan the most devastating humanitarian and displacement crisis in the world... Read more
EconomyMagazineIs Laos falling into China’s debt trap?IFM CorrespondentOctober 30, 2025October 31, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentOctober 30, 2025October 31, 2025 Laos' sovereign debt crisis dates back to the early 2000s, when public debt exceeded 140% of GDP... Read more
EconomyMagazineGhana’s economic stabilisation: A new dawn?IFM CorrespondentAugust 12, 2025August 20, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentAugust 12, 2025August 20, 2025 Despite growing interest, Ghana's annual FDI has fluctuated due to macroeconomic uncertainty, culminating in a debt crisis in 2022... Read more
EconomyMagazineTroubling times ahead for TunisiaIFM CorrespondentJuly 15, 2025July 17, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentJuly 15, 2025July 17, 2025 As Tunisia nears a repayment milestone of several years, the debt service burden will only escalate... Read more
EconomyMagazineGlobal debt hits breaking pointIFM CorrespondentMay 12, 2025March 17, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMay 12, 2025March 17, 2026 Debt binges have been increasing for more than fifty years, beginning when the effects of the Great Depression started to subside... Read more
Banking and FinanceMagazineIs Bretton Woods still fit for today’s world?IFM CorrespondentApril 23, 2025June 5, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentApril 23, 2025June 5, 2025 Bretton Woods had a crucial role in saving a globe ravaged by conflicts, poor leadership, and geopolitical uncertainty... Read more
IndustryMagazineWhy do countries still subsidise fossil fuels?IFM CorrespondentFebruary 25, 2025May 12, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentFebruary 25, 2025May 12, 2025 Fossil fuels are the leading source of greenhouse gas emissions, which are the primary driver of global warming... Read more
EconomyMagazineGhana faces challenges as Mahama takes officeIFM CorrespondentJanuary 13, 2025January 16, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentJanuary 13, 2025January 16, 2025 Ghana recently completed a three-step, domestic, bilateral, and commercial, debt restructuring process, which began in December 2022... Read more
FeaturedFinanceIF Insights: The renaissance of state contingent debt instrumentsIFM CorrespondentNovember 14, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentNovember 14, 2024 While SCDIs can be powerful tools for speeding up debt restructurings and providing much-needed economic relief, they are not without their challenges... Read more