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Zambia’s Agriculture Suffering “profound, far-reaching” Effects of “El Niño-induced dry spell”: Jesuit Scholars

Apr 6, 2024

Zambia’s agricultural sector, the economic backbone of the Southern African nation, is suffering due to drought, officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have said. 

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World Bank/IMF Leaders Need to Foster Africa’s “fresh journey, hope, dignity”: SECAM

Oct 15, 2023

World leaders participating in the 2023 World Bank Group - International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings in Marrakech, Morocco, need to foster Africa’s economic interests, envisioning “a fresh journey” and a path that promotes “hope and dignity” on the continent, Catholic Bishops in Africa have said.

The Logo of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR). Credit: JCTR

Jesuit Entity Decries High Cost of Living in Zambia, Urges Government to Act Urgently

Sep 13, 2023

Officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) are decrying persistent high cost of living in Zambia. 

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Zambia’s Civil Societies Want IMF to Provide “detailed information” on Debt Restructuring

Jan 22, 2023

Officials of the Civil Society Organization (CSO) Debt Alliance are hoping that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will use the visit of its Managing Director to Zambia “to provide some detailed information” about the country’s debt restructuring process.

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Zambian Government “must not become complacent” Post IMF Loan: Jesuit Scholars

Sep 8, 2022

Members of the Zambia-based Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) are calling on the Southern African nation’s government not to relax efforts in turning around the economy when they receive International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved loan.

Natasha Muhyila Phiri, JCTR Social and Economic Development Programme Officer reading the statement of the Jesuit scholars in Zambia. Credit: JCTR

Introducing Food, Energy Subsidies in Zambia “will not be sustainable”: Jesuit Scholars

Jun 8, 2022

Introducing subsidies on food and energy in Zambia as advised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is not going to be sustainable, Jesuit scholars in the Southern African nation have told the government. 

Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square on Oct. 22, 2016. Credit: Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk.

Pope Francis Calls for Global COVID-19 Recovery Plan in Message to World Bank and IMF

Apr 8, 2021

Pope Francis appealed for a global coronavirus recovery plan in a message to participants in the spring meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF).

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Catholic Leaders in Africa Join Global Calls to Cancel Developing Countries’ Debts

Oct 13, 2020

Catholic leaders in Africa have joined the more than 140 other Christian groups’ representatives from across the world who are calling on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank to cancel developing nations’ debts amid COVID-19 challenges.