Bolivia secured a $1.9 billion financial package from the International Monetary Fund's Executive Board, providing crucial assistance to address the nation's economic challenges and stabilize its fiscal position.
Colombia's government held technical discussions with the IMF seeking financing to address its worst fiscal crisis ever, involving expanded borrowing targets and potential cooperation agreements to stabilize South American country's economy.
The IMF's new loan programme for Bangladesh, focused on revenue growth and banking reforms, may commence in January following a fact-finding mission and Executive Board approval, contingent on satisfactory progress toward specified fiscal targets.
The IMF approved $1.32 billion in financing for Pakistan's reform programme after the country met key structural benchmarks, supporting macroeconomic stability amid Middle East geopolitical tensions threatening global economic conditions.
The International Monetary Fund approved a 1.9 billion dollar financing arrangement for Bolivia and released an initial 214 million dollar payment, initiating an economic stabilization program focused on fiscal reform, fuel subsidy elimination, and exchange rate liberalization over thirty-six months.
Colombia's government requested the International Monetary Fund to assess its economic performance and fiscal strategy, seeking external validation of its economic policies amid broader efforts to strengthen institutional credibility.
The IMF executive board approved Pakistan's $1.32 billion loan tranches, calling performance "exceptional" despite rejecting India's objections, while highlighting concerns over insufficient tax revenues, narrow tax base, and rising poverty affecting vulnerable populations.
Bangladesh and the IMF clash over implementing the government's flagship family card welfare scheme, requesting Tk 13,000 crore for 40 lakh households, amid broader disagreements on spending, revenue collection, and financial reforms under their $5.5 billion loan programme.
Bolivia secured a $1.9 billion Extended Fund Facility from the International Monetary Fund in October 2026, targeting macroeconomic stability, fiscal sustainability, and vulnerable household protection while catalyzing additional financing from other institutions.
IMF officials indicate a new loan programme for Bangladesh, prioritizing revenue collection and banking reforms, will likely commence January following fact-finding discussions beginning October and board approval anticipated in early 2025.
Bangladesh's BNP government will scrap the previous IMF loan agreement and seek a fresh $5 billion package over three to four years, citing disagreements over structural reforms in banking and revenue sectors amid ongoing liquidity pressures.