COVID-19: IsDB provides USD 630 Million to Seven Member Countries

Pledging support to its member countries in addressing the challenges of COVID-19, Islamic Development Bank’s (IsDB) Group President, Dr Bandar Hajjar, has held discussions with its member countries regarding the needs to curb the pandemic, as well as its implications. In addition, the IsDB has also provided the required assistance in the fight against COVID-19. 

The IsDB announced an amount of USD 11 million in funding to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Kyrgyzstan, with discussions on how to provide more assistance to ensure food security and support to small-medium enterprises.

In addition, IsDB also announced a sum of USD 279 million for Tunisia while another USD 143 mill...