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IMF approves emergency loan for Jamaica and sets review date for Egypt

Jan 16, 20262 sources

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved $415 million in emergency financing for Jamaica to help the country deal with the economic fallout from Hurricane Me. The IMF noted Jamaica's history of economic reforms made it more resilient.

Separately, the IMF's board will review Egypt's combined loan programs in the first quarter of 2026, according to IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack.

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IMF: 'IMF Executive Board approves US$415m in emergency financing for Jamaica. Jamaica’s strong track record of economic reforms, including through IMF RSF support, increased their resilience. This is proving invaluable amid the fallout from Hurricane Me

Jan 16