Iceland and the International Monetary Fund set at positive 2-3 percent by 2010. Additionally Iceland determined that it would not support the losses of its pension funds and social service programmes in order not to take up additional obligations. One of the primary objectives of the Icelandic government in seeking an IMF programme was to stabilize the ISK and to set a path for its gradual appreciation. To stabilize short term pressures on the ISK the Central Bank of Iceland raised interest rates to 18% and prepared to back the krona with its foreign reserves, specifically for which Iceland asked for an IMF programme . The
Emergency Response Unit (IFRC) Sanitation" and "IT and Telecom" and are highly experienced. Canadian Red Cross units work in the fields of "Basic Health Care "and "Referral Hospital". German Red Cross units work in the field of "Basic Health Care", "Referral Hospital", and "Water and Sanitation". The following countries also have complete ERU-Units: Philippines, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg, Denmark, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain and the United States. Additionally, Australia, Croatia, Hong Kong, Iceland and Macedonia support relief efforts with trained staff members. Emergency Response Unit (IFRC) An Emergency Response Unit (ERU) is an international standardized disaster