What is one example of IMF interference in our economic affairs?

One notable example of IMF interference in a country's economic affairs occurred during the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis, particularly in Indonesia. The IMF provided a bailout package contingent upon the implementation of stringent economic reforms, including austerity measures and structural adjustments that often led to social unrest and increased poverty. Critics argue that these conditions prioritized fiscal stability over social welfare, significantly impacting the country's economic landscape and public sentiment.