Dhaka, Sept. 19 -- In the face of unprecedented uncertainty and the severe economic impact triggered by Covid-19, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) continues to adapt its lending. At the same time, it aims to ensure realistic targets, uphold the credibility of programs, and foster national ownership.

To date, the Fund has provided financial assistance, mainly through emergency lending and precautionary lending tools, to about 80 countries.

In addition, more than 30 countries have expressed an interest in Fund-supported programs to rebuild financial safety nets, and deal with the immediate aftermath of the pandemic.

To help members cope with this once-in-a-century pandemic, IMF lending programs are adapting-through innovation and in...