Thursday 12 April 2012

IMF says consensus needed for $3.2bn Egypt loan - The National

The IMF will remain in close contact with Egyptian authorities in the coming weeks as they try to establish political backing for an economic plan linked to a US$3.2 billion (Dh11.7bn) loan.

The Washington-based organisation also reminded policymakers that Egypt's receiving the assistance was dependent on broad political support for the plan.

"In discussions with a wide spectrum of political parties in the People's Assembly, there was a shared understanding on the need to address short-term challenges facing the economy and to promote reforms that can help achieve higher and more inclusive growth going forward," the IMF mission said in a statement after concluding a trip to Cairo this week.

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