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The World Bank and IMF are calling for support for Middle Eastern nations, arguing that higher food and oil prices, and a jobless economic recovery, will harm nations in the region. The World Bank and IMF are saying that, in the long run, lack of involvement in the Middle East will cause a downturn in the economy - and an increase in poverty.

This article is about an IMF loan to Iraq, and about the specific conditions under which the loan is disbursed. There is reference made to SAP.

This article is about Zimbabwe's need to sell diamonds in order to service debts to the IMF.

This article is about how Greece has formally asked for a rescue package for its heavily indebted economy. This should help reduce Greece's debt, which will in turn reduce interest rates. This will increase consumer spending and stimulate aggregate demand.

This article is about Romania's intentions to cut public sector wages and pensions as a part of an IMF-led rescue plan. These pensions are a form of welfare payments.

International Monetary Fund has agreed to provide aid for Portugal who is experiencing a sovereign debt crisis.