African Development Bank advocates for strengthening the role of multilateral development banks beyond financing

On the occasion of its Annual Meetings, to be held from 22 to 26 May 2023 in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, the African Development Bank Group plans to highlight the role that multilateral development banks could play in building a new development architecture beyond the financial.

African Development Bank Debars Société Bel Mabrouk Des Travaux and Investissements S.A.R.L for 13 Months for Fraudulent Practices

The African Development Bank Group, on 28 April 2023, announces the 13-month debarment of Société Bel Mabrouk Des Travaux et Investissements S.A.R.L with effect from 11 April 2023. Société Bel Mabrouk Des Travaux et Investissements S.A.R.L is a limited liability company registered under the laws of...

IMF Executive Board Concludes Third Review Under the Extended Credit Facility and Extended Fund Facility Arrangements for the Republic of Moldova

Moldova’s economy contracted sharply in 2022, reflecting spillovers from the war; a modest recovery is expected in 2023. Inflation remains high but continues to decline rapidly. Fiscal policies are focusing on mitigating the impacts of the overlapping crises and supporting economic recovery. Risks to the energy sector have abated for now, reflecting authorities’ prudent use of contingency plans. Nevertheless, the outlook remains subject to extreme uncertainty, primarily due to risks of further escalation of the war. Moldova’s program implementation remains strong despite this challenging environment, notably with recent completion of important reforms, which can help promote the integrity, capacity, and independence of key anti-corruption institutions and enhance enforcement of the anti-corruption legal framework.

IMF Executive Board Concludes Review of Colombia’s Performance Under the Flexible Credit Line Arrangement

The current two-year FCL arrangement for Colombia was approved by the IMF’s Executive Board on April 29, 2022 (see Press Release No. 22/135) in an amount equivalent to SDR 7.1557 billion (about US$9.8 billion). The Colombian authorities stated their intention to continue treating the FCL arrangement as precautionary.