IMF and Jordan reach staff-level agreement allowing disbursement of $294 million after two reviews are completed Jordan · 2026-11-03 19:22
The IMF announced on Tuesday that Jordan's economy continues to show resilience despite the fallout from the war in the region. The staff-level deal covers the sixth review of the economic reform programme backed by the IMF's Extended Fund Facility.
Jordan has worked with the International Monetary Fund on economic reform programmes for many years, with loans released in stages after each review is completed.
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