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  "title": "IMF Statement on Zambia",
  "publication": "IMF News, August 24, 2020",
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  "summary": "Press Release No. 20/285",
  "publishDate": "2020-08-24",
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      "heading": "Context and implications",
      "content": "- The statement responds to a media inquiry regarding a change in leadership at the Bank of Zambia that occurred before the end of the previous Governor’s mandate.\n- Emphasis placed on:\n  - The importance of central bank operational independence and credibility.\n  - The role of credible institutions and sound policies in enabling sustained economic growth and improvements in living standards.\n  - Heightened risks to economic stability due to the COVID-19 pandemic.\n\nIMF — IMF Statement on Zambia, Press Release No. 20/285, August 24, 2020.\n\n---\n\n\n References\n\n- IMF COVID-19 Hub\n- Policy Tracker\n- Financial Assistance\n- Questions & Answers\n- Zambia and the IMF\n- Press Releases\n- PRESS CENTER\n- https://www.imf.org/en/home\n\nSource: https://www.imf.org/en/news/articles/2020/08/24/pr20285-zambia-imf-statement-on-zambia"
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    "Published: August 24, 2020",
    "The statement responds to a media inquiry regarding a change in leadership at the Bank of Zambia that occurred before the end of the previous Governor’s mandate.",
    "Emphasis placed on:",
    "[IMF COVID-19 Hub](https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19)",
    "[Policy Tracker](https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19)",
    "[Financial Assistance](https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/COVID-Lending-Tracker)",
    "[Questions & Answers](https://www.imf.org/en/About/FAQ/imf-response-to-covid-19)",
    "[Zambia and the IMF](http://www.imf.org/external/country/ZMB/index.htm)",
    "[Press Releases](https://www.imf.org/en/news/searchnews)",
    "[PRESS CENTER](http://presscenter.imf.org/)",
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