Introduction The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is one of the most significant global financial institutions established to ensure the stability of the international monetary system. Created in 1944 during the Bretton Woods Conference, the IMF was envisioned as a cooperative institution that would help maintain stable exchange rates, facilitate international trade, and promote global economic…
Introduction The end of the Second World War marked not only a turning point in political and military history but also in the evolution of the world’s economic system. The economic instability and depression that followed World War I had shown that uncoordinated monetary policies and trade rivalries could lead to global chaos. To avoid…
Introduction The development of economies, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, is a complex process influenced by financial resources, policy frameworks, governance structures, and global economic conditions. International financial institutions like the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) play a pivotal role in supporting developing economies by providing financial assistance, policy guidance, technical…