Washington — The IMF said on Tuesday its executive board approved a proposal for a 50% increase in quota resources to be contributed by member countries in proportion to their current shareholdings. The proposal would largely follow a US-backed plan that would enhance IMF lending resources, but delay any IMF…Read More
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