Surcharges Archives

Op-Ed/Commentary

Global Debt CrisisIMFSurchargesWorld IMF Surcharges Can Be Removed as Precautionary Balances Are Safely Within Target

With the IMF projecting a steady increase in the amount of countries that will pay surcharges, largely as a result of external economic shocks, it is the right moment for surcharges to be safely terminated.

Andrés Arauz / December 08, 2022

Op-Ed/Commentary

IMFSurchargesWorld Why Is the IMF Collecting Surcharges from Developing Countries?

The IMF has $1 trillion in lending capacity. There is no excuse for taking this money at a time when tens of millions of people in the countries that must pay it are facing increasing adversity.

Mark Weisbrot / October 13, 2022

Op-Ed/Commentary

Globalization and TradeIMFSurchargesWorld “Examining the Gendered and Other Impacts of IMF Surcharges” Event Transcript

“Examining the Gendered and Other Impacts of IMF Surcharges” explored the extent to which the IMF's surcharge policy is consistent with its stated commitment to gender equality and a greener, smarter, and fairer COVID-19 recovery.

Michael Galant Aliza Khan / May 17, 2022

Op-Ed/Commentary

IMFSurchargesWorld IMF Projects No Losses if Surcharges Are Removed

Surcharges can be removed safely without threatening the sustainability of the IMF’s finances, while helping reduce debt payments for many developing countries, thereby helping to save and improve the lives of people around the world.

Andrés Arauz / May 16, 2022