Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Resilience and Sustai

Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF)

Why in news?
Pakistan got US$1.2 billion on December 10-11, 2025, from second EFF review (US$1 billion) and first RSF review (US$200 million), advancing total aid to US$3.3 billion despite floods.

About EFF and RSF

EFF and RSF refer to two key lending facilities of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Extended Fund Facility (EFF) supports countries tackling medium-term balance of payments issues through structural reforms,
Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) aids vulnerable nations in building resilience against climate change and pandemics.â€‹

Key Differences

Aspect	EFF (Extended Fund Facility) â€‹	RSF (Resilience and Sustainability Facility) â€‹
Primary Purpose	Addresses medium-term balance of payments issues via structural reforms and macroeconomic stability.	Builds resilience to macro-critical climate, environmental, and health risks through policy reforms.
Duration	3-4 years.	Up to 20 years (longer-term loans).
Target Countries	Advanced, emerging, and low-income countries.	Low- and middle-income countries eligible for concessional financing.
Financing Terms	Standard IMF terms; disbursements tied to reviews and performance criteria.	Concessional (low-interest, long maturity); often pairs with EFF or other programs.
Recent Examples	Pakistan (37-month program, 2024); Jordan (4-year, ongoing reviews). â€‹	Pakistan (US$200M disbursed, 2025); Jordan (US$700M, 2025). â€‹

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