Discuss the role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the development of developing countries. What are the key criticisms associated with its approach?
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International Monetary Fund acts a 'banker', 'doctor' and 'teacher' for developing countries. IMF for developing countries: - Support in balance of ledge extended fund facility to Pakistan & India (1991) - Poverty reduction through Poverty Reduction Growth Facility PRGF and Resilience sustainability fund - Reports & analysis releases review of economies through Fiscal Monitor, Global Financial stability report - SDR allocations for streamlined external support in rest. Concerns with IMF: - Bias towards forced liberalization, reduced welfarism, affects weaker sections of developing country - Bias towards western country virtual veto by USA (11%) voting power) and high quota for west → debt availability - Reports lack ground level approach & supposed debt consolidation for India (CSS of GDP) while US → 110%, Japan 140%, GDP - Geopolitics & repeated aids to Pakistan despite terrorism & poor economic management headed by US/Europe recommended candidate - Lack of representation - IMF needs to represent by fair reporting of system world, most holistic & fair voting system and adopting piecemeal approach to ensure financial sustainability of world
— Samiksha Dwivedi · AIR 56
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Structured breakdown of IMF roles (banker, doctor, teacher) with key functions listed and separate section on concerns with boxes highlighting bias toward forced liberalization, western bias, and geopolitics
Samiksha Dwivedi
International Institutions, Agencies and Fora - Structure and Mandate
Important International Institutions
IMF role and criticisms in developing countries
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analytical with critical perspective
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