IMF Staff Statement on Bangladesh
IMF News, October 21, 2022
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- Published: October 21, 2022
Mission timing and leadership
- Press Release No. 22/360
- Date: October 21, 2022
- IMF staff plans to visit Dhaka from October 26 to November 9, 2022.
- The team will be led by Mr. Rahul Anand, IMF Mission Chief to Bangladesh.
Objectives and scope of engagement
- Start discussions with the Bangladeshi authorities on economic and financial reforms and policies.
- Objective: make progress towards a staff-level agreement on a prospective Extended Credit Facility/Extended Fund Facility program.
- Objective: make progress towards access under the newly created Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).
- IMF staff would also continue the engagement with other stakeholders during the visit.
- This is the first mission and program discussions could continue over the coming months.
Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF)
- The RSF aims to provide affordable, long-term financing to help build resilience against climate risks in countries highly vulnerable to climate change, such as Bangladesh.
Media and contact information
- IMF Communications Department
- MEDIA RELATIONS
- PRESS OFFICER: Huong Lan Vu
- Phone: +1 202 623-7100Email: MEDIA@IMF.org
- @IMFSpokesperson
IMF Staff Statement on Bangladesh — October 21, 2022