South Africa Request for Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for South Africa
The COVID-19 outbreak is leading to a sharp economic contraction and creating significant financing needs in South Africa. The IMF approved US$4.3 billion in emergency financial assistance under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) to support the authorities’ efforts in addressing the challenging he...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C.
International Monetary Fund
2020
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Series: | IMF Staff Country Reports
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Collection: | International Monetary Fund - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Summary: | The COVID-19 outbreak is leading to a sharp economic contraction and creating significant financing needs in South Africa. The IMF approved US$4.3 billion in emergency financial assistance under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) to support the authorities’ efforts in addressing the challenging health situation and severe economic impact of the COVID-19 shock. Once the pandemic is behind, there is a pressing need to ensure public debt sustainability and implement structural reforms to support the recovery and achieve sustainable and inclusive growth |
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Physical Description: | 52 pages |
ISBN: | 9781513551722 |