The IMF and Surinamese authorities have reached a preliminary agreement on the second review of the nation’s economic recovery program under the EFF. Despite facing numerous challenges due to high commodity and food prices and a fragile economic environment, Suriname’s government has been striving to stabilize the economy. Subject to the IMF Executive Board’s approval, Suriname will have access to about USD 53 mln, bringing total program disbursements to approximately USD 159 mln.