Which one of the following assists a country through ‘Extended Fund Fa

Which one of the following assists a country through ‘Extended Fund Facility’, often talked about in news ?

[amp_mcq option1=”International Fund for Agricultural Development” option2=”International Monetary Fund” option3=”International Bank for Reconstruction and Development” option4=”United Nations Development Programme” correct=”option2″]

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UPSC CDS-2 – 2022
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) assists a country through the ‘Extended Fund Facility’ (EFF).
– The Extended Fund Facility (EFF) is an IMF lending arrangement established in 1974.
– It provides support to countries experiencing serious balance of payments problems due to structural issues that require a longer period to resolve.
– EFF arrangements are typically longer than Stand-By Arrangements and involve comprehensive structural reforms.
– The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is a UN specialized agency focusing on rural poverty reduction.
– The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) is the original component of the World Bank Group, providing loans to middle-income and poorer countries.
– The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network, focusing on development challenges.
– Only the IMF provides the EFF instrument for balance of payments support and structural reforms.
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