ABCs of the IFIs

The international financial institutions (IFIs) are major sources of financial and technical assistance for developing countries and play a critical role in promoting economic development. CGD's “ABCs of the IFIs” policy briefs provide background information and practical analysis of the financial and governance characteristics of the IFIs and of the US relationship with these institutions.

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ABCs of the IFIs: The African Development Fund’s 16th Replenishment
Jocilyn Estes
and
Erin Collinson
August 01, 2022
Many African countries, particularly those in sub-Saharan Africa, continue to grapple with the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic while simultaneously confronting the challenges posed by slowing global growth, private capital outflows, debt distress, and the impacts of climate change. An estimate...
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ABCs of the IFIs: Understanding IDA20
Jocilyn Estes
and
Erin Collinson
April 29, 2022
With the COVID-19 pandemic hitting government balance sheets especially hard in low-income countries, the World Bank’s shareholders—including the United States—agreed to an advance replenishment of its grant and low-interest loan window, the International Development Association (IDA). By holding a ...
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ABCs of the IFIs: The World Bank
Scott Morris et al.
October 11, 2019
The World Bank is a multilateral organization that provides financial and technical assistance to developing countries. As the World Bank’s largest shareholder, the United States maintains a unique influence in shaping its agenda and has a vested interest in ensuring the institution is well ma...