The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, praised the excellent health of the Ivorian economy and its efforts in the response against Covid-19. A mark of confidence that has earned Côte d’Ivoire the benefit of a special fund of one billion USD from the institution in the form of special drawing rights. The announcement was made on May 16, 2021, as a prelude to the summit on the financing of African economies which will be held on Tuesday 18 in Paris (France).
In an interview with Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara, Kristalina Georgieva explained the IMF’s desire to contribute to economic recovery and the creation of jobs and new opportunities, after taking stock of cooperation with the Coast. ivory.
The country’s economic recovery was also at the heart of discussions between President Ouattara and the Director General of World Bank operations, Axel Van Trotsenburg. Who reassured of the preparation of new disbursements through the Ida window, the objective of which is to reduce poverty in developing countries and those with middle income.
In addition, “the World Bank has expressed its solidarity with Côte d‘Ivoire during the extremely difficult time linked to the Covid19 pandemic. We have already provided financial support (Côte d’Ivoire) for the purchase of vaccines… We are ready to do more if there is an additional need, ”said Axel Van Trotsenburg.
