The Lebanese Government is Formed—Nine Urgent Priorities for Economic Recovery
Lebanon’s economic trajectory remains precarious following the devastating war with Israel (October 2023–November 2024), which compounded an already severe financial crisis. With the IMF expected to reengage in negotiations for
Tunisia’s IMF Journey: Unveiling the Successes, Failures, and Ongoing Challenges.
Brief Introduction to the Study Tax policy is one of the fundamental tools of economic policy that states use to achieve an effective balance between public resources and expenditures while
A Mess of Pottage: Cash and Kind
Introduction The Tamween (‘Supply’) system, a subsidized goods distribution network operating through ration cards, has served as a cornerstone of Egypt’s welfare state since the early 1960s. Beyond representing
Private sector acquisition of the Public Healthcare Sector: Context, Implications & Alternatives to private-sector-led growth as per the IMF key goals in Egypt–A Primer
Abstract The reform of Egypt’s public sector is a key condition for the latest $8bn transaction from the IMF. This includes the sale of state companies as well as the
An IMF Advocacy toolkit for Organizations Based in the Arab World
Introduction to the toolkit This toolkit is part of a three-part series designed to empower civil society organizations (CSOs), activists, and policymakers with a thorough understanding of the International Monetary
From Loans to Letdowns: Why the IMF’s Egypt Strategy is Coming Up Short
After more than a year and a half of implementing the IMF program, the Egyptian economy continues to grapple with instability, weak financial health, and rising debt. Economic growth has
The Mirage of Engagement: Unraveling the IMF’s Lip Service to Arab Civil Society
In today’s global financial landscape, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is often viewed as a key ‘architect’, structuring financial frameworks that dictate the economic paths of nations facing acute financial
Re-constructing IMF-Civil Society Engagement in the Arab Region
Context In a landscape where the global financial architecture increasingly dictates the pace and direction of development, engagement between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in
The IMF’s Lazy Economics Will Not Save MENA
A protest against the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund’s policies during the 2023 Annual Meetings of the WBG/ IMF, held in Marrakech from October 9 to October 15.