IMF, World Bank may push for debt service suspension to end 2021 On Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief There are strong indications that the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would recommend to the G20, an extension of the Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI) by low-income countries until the end of 2021. This is according to a paper prepared by the staff of the two institutions and posted shared with the public, as the 2021 virtual Spring Meetings commenced yesterday. The recommendation which will further provide relief from debt service under the COVID-19 pandemic initiatives requires the approval of the Executive Boards of the organizations to become their official positions.