Published: 26th Oct, 2023
Context:
Recently, the annual meetings of the world’s most influential multilateral financial institutions, the World Bank (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), concluded in Marrakech, Morocco.
Key takeaways of the meet:
- World Bank’s say:
- As per World Bank estimates, approximately 60% of the global poor are expected to reside in fragile and conflict-affected nations.
- It highlights challenges faced by countries lacking fiscal buffers to absorb economic shocks, calling for responsive financial models.
- World Bank outlines strategies:
- Implementing contingencies for countries with budget constraints due to debt servicing and disaster relief, to prevent a financial squeeze during crises.
- Harmonizing global macroeconomic standards and procedures for increased partnerships.
- Mobilizing new financial and debt relief instruments, aiding clients in portfolio management and resilience-building.
- Issues raised about the exclusion of civil society from the proceedings of the Just Energy Transition Implementation Plan (JET-IP) in South Africa, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in climate transitions.
- International Monetary Fund (IMFs) views:
- IMF's Managing Director outlines climate efforts, including aiding high emitting nations in policy formulation for reducing carbon intensity.
- Assistance provided to vulnerable countries in maintaining financial stability during climate-induced shocks.
- Creation of the Resilience Sustainability Trust for climate-focused assistance, alongside the allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) to member countries.
- Challenges highlighted:
- The feasibility of altering IMF quota shares, including introducing a 'one country, one vote' system, is considered unlikely in the current regime.
- Unfulfilled promises to review the IMF's quota regime, as discussed in recent meetings, prompt concerns about technicalities being obscured for media and civil society organizations (CSOs).
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