International Monetary Fund

Bolivia is facing growing unrest as fuel shortages, rising prices, and economic uncertainty spread across the country. With reports of a possible IMF loan, many Bolivians fear a return to the austerity policies of the past, including subsidy cuts and other measures that could further increase the cost of living.

Experts examined capital flight, ownership of offshore assets, and the need for stronger global cooperation, better data, and policy reform.

The escalating US–Israeli war on Iran has triggered one of the largest energy supply shocks in modern history, hitting developing economies the hardest. A rapid, large-scale issuance of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) by the IMF could provide immediate, cost-free relief—boosting reserves, stabilizing economies, and helping countries maintain access to essential imports.

A new CEPR report examines the sovereign debt trap cycle and the need for systemic reforms to the international financial architecture that perpetuates it.

Developing countries face escalating debt burdens, higher borrowing costs, and climate pressures, highlighting the need for systemic reform.

CEPR has updated and relaunched a dashboard to track the debt distress and climate vulnerability of low- and middle-income countries around the world.

A December workshop examined the role of IMF Special Drawing Rights for global stability and sustainable economic transformation.

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.