IMF's Evolving Role Amid Global Challenges

This chapter examines the current challenges facing the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in addressing inflation, growth, and international debt dynamics. It highlights the complexities of its relationships with middle-income countries and the impact of external factors like China's lending practices. The narrative explores the IMF's ambitions to expand its role in areas such as climate lending while grappling with issues of trust and effectiveness in supporting nations in need.