Critically examine the role of International Monetary Fund (IMF) in addressing debt distress in the Global South. How can India use its post-G20 presidency momentum to push IMF reforms?
Introduction
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Role of IMF in addressing debt distress is vital South → (1) Balance of Payments crisis instruments → Extended Fund Facility EFF instruments / Credit Perow Agreement CPA → ensure liquidity in times of crisis. eg, India in 1991 crisis (2) Policy and Administrate support → Article IV consultations with south countries.
o IMF Reforms post Indian G20 momentum → (1) Unifying Global south voice to ensure Representation in IMF. (497-dominate 43%, IMF quota) o such for re-dollarisation as SDR is heavily dependent on USD. (3) Structural Reforms in IMF to handle funding to terrorist nations like Pakistan (4) Equitable voting share in IMF devised (India-set 2.5% vote share) (5) Developing funding mechanism to avoid lending status affecting sovereignty of nation. IMF Reforms all the need of the hour to ensure Global financial stability.
— RISHUL NEEMA · AIR 267
Conclusion
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RISHUL NEEMA
Effect of Policies of Developed/Developing Countries and Indian Diaspora
International Relations
IMF and Global South
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