KABUL after being judged to have made satisfactory progress on its reform plan.
Afghanistan has a three-year extended credit facility (ECF) arrangement with the IMF, which mandates the introduction of fiscal and financial reforms, and anti-corruption measures.
These are among other reforms aimed at encouraging greater private sector development and more inclusive growth.
In the first review of the programme, held in Dubai between 23 February and 4 March, an IMF staff team and Afghan authorities reached an agreement. Once this gains . . .
