Foreign exchange reserves (FER), especially dollar assets, are vital for a developing country to maintain economic stability, foster growth, and protect against unexpected amendments. In recent years, particularly since the onset of COVID-19, several emerging countries have experienced...

The COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated the many challenges that developing and emerging economies are confronted with. Especially in the face of the expected unwinding of emergency policy measures, such as the G20 debt service suspension initiative, and the tightening of monetary conditions to curb...