IMF Responds to Horn of Africa Disaster

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Jan 8, 2013

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Severe droughts are gripping the Horn of Africa, leaving millions needing emergency assistance. Antoinette Sayeh, director of the Africa Department at the IMF, speaks about the Fund's response to the crisis.

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Jan 8, 2013

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IMF Responds to Horn of Africa Disaster

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