Kazakhstan Pledges $25 Million to Extend Partnership With IMF Regional Center

By Ayana Birbayeva in International on 15 October 2026

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has pledged $25 million to extend its partnership with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) through the Caucasus, Central Asia, and Mongolia Regional Capacity Development Center, based in Almaty, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva announced on LinkedIn. “With the new pledge of $25 million, Kazakhstan shows its leadership and …

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