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International Monetary Fund (IMF) |
Coronavirus – Niger: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board Approves a US$114.49 Million Disbursement to Niger to address the COVID-19 Pandemic
The government of Niger has acted quickly to put in place containment measures and is seeking support from the international community for its crisis response plan
The IMF approved the disbursement of US$114.49 million (SDR83.66 million) to be drawn under the Rapid Credit Facility to help Niger cope with the COVID-19 pandemic; The pandemic is inflicting significant economic damage on growth, public finances, and the balance of payments; The government of Niger has acted quickly to…