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Articles by Bernard Lauwers
How IMF finances itself and why it matters for global economy
The IMF may be best known for lending to crisis-hit countries. But what about its own finances? How does it finance its critical functions and cover its operational expenses? Let's remember that the IMF is not only a global financial firefighter. It also provides policy advice and technical support to help members create the right economic conditions and institutions for maintaining economic and financial stability, boosting growth, jobs, and living standards.
Explicación: Cómo se autofinancia el FMI y por qué es importante para la economía mundial
El FMI es más conocido por los préstamos que concede a los países en crisis. Pero, ¿qué pasa con sus finanzas? ¿Cómo financia sus funciones críticas y hace frente a sus gastos operativos?
How channeling SDRs is supporting vulnerable economies
The IMF’s largest-ever allocation of special drawing rights injected $650 billion of much-needed reserves and liquidity into the world’s economies two years ago as they confronted the pandemic. SDRs are the IMF’s unique international reserve assets that member countries generally hold as official reserves. Advanced economies with strong external positions obtain SDRs on top of already substantial reserves.
How Channeling SDRs is Supporting Vulnerable Economies
The IMF’s largest-ever allocation of special drawing rights injected $650 billion of much-needed reserves and liquidity into the world’s economies two years ago as they confronted the pandemic. SDRs are the IMF’s unique international reserve assets that member countries generally hold as official reserves. Advanced economies with strong external positions obtain SDRs on top of already substantial reserves.
Historic $650 billion liquidity boost continues to benefit the global economy
In a world shaken by multiple shocks affecting many countries—pandemics, wars, food and energy crises, and climate disasters—the international community has a responsibility to stand together and support the global economy and all its citizens. One example of such international cooperation has been the IMF’s largest-ever allocation of special drawing rights in August 2021, which injected $650 billion of liquidity into countries to help turn the pandemic crisis toward recovery.
Historic $650 Billion Liquidity Boost Continues to Benefit the Global Economy
In a world shaken by multiple shocks affecting many countries—pandemics, wars, food and energy crises, and climate disasters—the international community has a responsibility to stand together and support the global economy and all its citizens. One example of such international cooperation has been the IMF’s largest-ever allocation of special drawing rights in August 2021, which injected $650 billion of liquidity into countries to help turn the pandemic crisis toward recovery.
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