Africa

A new working paper shows how an IMF playbook could boost the global economy by providing guidance to countries on how best to maximize use of the Special Drawing Rights they receive.

With prices at record highs, the IMF should use its gold reserves to fund much-needed support for developing countries.

UN member states adopted the “Compromiso de Sevilla” at the just-concluded Financing for Development Forum. It includes a paragraph that plants the seeds for something like a borrower countries’ platform.

A group of activists launched PEPFAR to bring affordable AIDS treatment to Africa, saving millions of lives—until Elon Musk cut its funding, ending one of the most effective aid programs ever.

The untold story behind efforts to make life-saving HIV/AIDS drugs accessible in Africa. Love recounts his pivotal role in breaking down patent barriers and negotiating steep price reductions.

Project Syndicate: With global growth slowing and many developing countries facing debt crises, the world needs another infusion of the International Monetary Fund’s reserve asset. But while the benefits would be far-reaching and free of risk, the US Treasury has been standing in the way.

A panel discussion on Capitol Hill explored the challenges facing the Global South and the impact of debt and climate change on these nations.

Protests in Kenya highlight the impact of IMF-backed reforms and the failing international financial architecture.

Get insights into the Kenya-led multinational intervention force in Haiti and the lack of clarity around its objectives, rules of engagement, and oversight.

Discover the details of the Kenyan security forces mission in Haiti. Learn about the context, challenges, and expected outcomes of this deployment.