(20 quotes found)
“IMF is almost never a real assistance to developing countries,”
Robert Mugabe
“I think the kinds of programs the IMF [International Monetary Fund] is putting in place are strong programs, I think they're well designed for their purposes, and I think they should work,”
Robert Rubin
“Yes, the idea came from the IMF, but it's better (than previous program). So we can communicate again.”
Paskah Suzetta
“I suppose it [the loan amount] would be impacted by the amount that they have paid to the IMF.”
Joel Netshitenzhe
“The Chinese are offering the loan as an alternative to working with the IMF.”
Princeton Lyman
“The next step is for the IMF to cancel the debts of over 60 countries that urgently need the funds to help end poverty.”
Max Lawson
“The runs started in Thailand after the IMF intervened in such a dramatic way. Then the IMF came to Indonesia.”
Jeffrey Sachs
“The balance of payments crisis sounds rather dry but it really would have a devastating impact on the economy and on the people [of Sri Lanka], particularly the most vulnerable.”
Brian Aitken
“This out dated mentality of 'oppose to get your point across' has never ever worked. Thus far Sri Lanka has only paid close attention to it's allies. Not those who dictate terms to her.”
Bailaman
“The objective of this is more political than economic. It's to get rid of the IMF obligations.”
Alberto Bernal