Tag: Debt Sustainability
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Uganda Parliament Approves Shs11 Trillion Loan, Debt Hit Shs127 Trillion
Uganda Approves a New Shs11 Trillion Loan In a rapid series of parliamentary sessions, Uganda’s lawmakers approved a new loan totaling roughly Shs11 trillion, marking a significant increase in the country’s public borrowing. The approval comes just days after a prior tranche pushed the total loan commitments higher, setting the stage for a public debt…
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Uganda’s Public Debt-expanding Loans: Parliament Okays Shs11 Trillion, Debt Near 127 Trillion
Overview: A Record Borrowing Sprint Uganda’s Parliament has approved a new wave of borrowing that will push the country’s public debt higher and intensify debates about fiscal sustainability. In a rapid three-day session, lawmakers authorised approximately Shs11 trillion in fresh loans. This massive influx of credit has raised concerns about debt service, fiscal space, and…
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Uganda Parliament Approves Record Shs11 Trillion Loan, Raising Public Debt Concerns
Overview: A Record Loan for Uganda Uganda’s Parliament has approved a substantial new borrowing package, approving roughly Shs11 trillion in loans within a tight three-day window. The move, designed to fund diverse development projects, pushes the country’s public debt higher and raises questions about debt sustainability and the long-term impact on public finances. Debt Growth…
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IMF Review Begins for Pakistan’s $7 Billion Loan and RSF: Revenue Shortfalls and Green Refineries
IMF Review Begins for Pakistan’s $7 Billion Loan and RSF The IMF has started formal discussions with Pakistan’s economic authorities to review progress on the $7 billion Extended Financing Facility (EFF) and the $1.1 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). The two-week mission, which began with an opening meeting in Islamabad, will run through critical…