Joint statement from the IMF and the World......>

IMF: Joint statement from the IMF and the World Bank pledging international

cooperation. 

-The IMF and the World Bank Group stand ready to help our member countries

address the human tragedy and economic challenge posed by the COVID-19

virus...We will use our available instruments to the fullest extent possible,

including emergency financing, policy advice, and technical assistance. In

particular, we have rapid financing facilities that, collectively, can help

countries respond to a wide range of needs...The strengthening of country health

surveillance and response systems is crucial to contain the spread of this and

any future outbreaks. International cooperation is essential to deal with the

health and economic impact of the COVID-19 virus...The IMF and the World Bank

Group are fully committed to provide the support that people in our member

countries expect from us.