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  MAJOR FINANCING PROGRAMS: 1995-1999
Since 1995, IMF loan commitments have reached unprecedented levels. Preview major financing programs of the IMF from 1995 through 1998.
  AFRICA
Exploring the debate over the effectiveness of IMF financing programs, read about the IMF's involvement in select countries of Africa -Nigeria, Ethiopia and Zimbabwe.
  EAST ASIA
Examine critiques of the IMF's intervention in the 1997-1998 East Asian financial crises and their respective cause and effect viewpoints.
  EASTERN EUROPE
Read about the IMF's difficulty in implementing a plan for lasting reform in Romania, and the seemingly abusive cycle of error and forgiveness between the Ukraine and the IMF.
  MEXICO AND LATIN AMERICA
Read about the 1994-1995 Mexican economic crisis, the recent Brazilian currency devaluation, and the ensuing critics and advocates of IMF intervention.
  RUSSIA
Examine Russia's persistent economic problems and numerous perspectives on the IMF's involvement.
  SOUTH AND WEST ASIA
Examine South and West Asia's economic problems and numerous perspectives on the IMF's involvement.
  IMF RESPONDS TO ITS CRITICS
The IMF has been attacked for its handling of the world's economic and financial troubles. Read Deputy Managing Director Stanley Fischer's response.

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