The IMF in the Arab Region: Reform Narratives and Policy Dilemmas

Writer: Hassan Sherry

The International Monetary Fund’s influence in the Arab region has deepened—but so have questions about its fairness and consistency. In “The IMF in the Arab Region: Reform Narratives and Policy Dilemmas,” Hassan Sherry examines how geopolitical interests shape IMF lending, exposing the gap between its rhetoric of inclusive growth and its austerity-driven practices in countries like Egypt, Tunisia, and Jordan. The article calls for democratizing global financial governance and re-anchoring the IMF and World Bank under UN accountability to align economic policy with justice and human rights.

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