IMF chief says public debt in MENA a ‘concern’, fiscal action needed | Youssef Saba

IMF chief says public debt in MENA a ‘concern’, fiscal action needed | Youssef Saba

DUBAI-

The head of the International Monetary Fund said on Sunday that public debt in some Middle East and North Africa (MENA) states is of "concern" and that governments need to build resilience through fiscal policies to protect against shocks in uncertain times.

Kristalina Georgieva, speaking at the Arab Fiscal Forum in Dubai, urged authorities to adopt "robust" fiscal frameworks and address climate change.