Ethiopia’s IMF share raises concerns among smaller member countries
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Addis Fortune
Ethiopia’s participation in the International Monetary Fund has reached 300.7 million special drawing rights, amid a reshaping of the balance within the institution. The G24 warns that such a realignment could reduce the voice of smaller and poorer members, according to Addis Fortune.
Ethiopia’s participation in the International Monetary Fund, valued at 300.7 million special drawing rights, is fuelling concern among smaller member countries over a possible reorganisation of quotas. The Group of Twenty-Four, which represents the interests of developing countries in international financial institutions, fears that this development could reduce the influence of the smallest and poorest states, Addis Fortune reports.
The discussion comes as Ethiopia’s growing participation shifts the balance of shares at the IMF. The Group of Twenty-Four believes a realignment could diminish the voice of members with the fewest resources, according to Addis Fortune.
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