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IMF: José A. Solofoharijao calls for social shield in Madagascar

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IMF: José A. Solofoharijao calls for social shield in Madagascar

José A. Solofoharijao, leader of the Liana Fahasoavana ny Nosiko party, is calling for a “social shield” after the IMF approved a disbursement of 155 million dollars for Madagascar. He expressed concern about measures associated with the ECF and RSF programmes, according to Midi Madagasikara.

José A. Solofoharijao, leader of the Malagasy party Liana Fahasoavana ny Nosiko (LFN Madagascar), is calling for a “social shield” following the release of 155 million dollars by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to Midi Madagasikara.

The funding was approved under the Extended Credit Facility and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility, two IMF programmes intended to support Madagascar’s economic policies and resilience. The IMF has released 155 million dollars for Madagascar.

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