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International Monetary Fund - 2010

This paper reviews progress under the Fund's strengthened cooperative strategy on overdue financial obligations. Since the last review, total arrears to the Fund declined by SDR 17.5 million to SDR 1,309.5 million. Payments to the Fund by Sudan and Zimbabwe were in excess of new obligations...

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IMF Governance-Summary of Issues and Reform Options

International Monetary Fund - 2009

This paper summarizes the main governance challenges and reform options facing the IMF, drawing together the analysis … and reform proposals in the reports of the Eminent Persons Group (headed by Trevor Manuel), the IEO, and a range of other … selecting key issues and proposals, and in laying out some of the pros and cons. With reform of quotas/voting power on a …

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Statement by the Managing Director to the International Monetary and Financial Committee on the IMF Reform Agenda

International Monetary Fund - 2010

The recent financial crisis has given renewed urgency to the need for resolution systems for financial institutions, which both safeguard financial stability and limit moral hazard. However, experience demonstrates that these systems will not be effective unless progress is also made in...

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Statement by the Managing Director on the IMF's Crisis Response and Reform Agenda

International Monetary Fund - 2009

Crisis response to date. As the world economy has become engulfed in the worst crisis in many generations, the Fund has …

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IMF Quota and Governance Reform : Elements of an Agreement

International Monetary Fund - 2010

This paper sets out, and seeks to make operational, a core package for the consideration of the Executive Board and, subsequently, the Board of Governors. The reforms would lead to a major overhaul of the Fund's quotas and governance, strengthening the Fund's legitimacy and effectiveness. The...

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Energy Subsidy Reform : Lessons and Implications

International Monetary Fund - 2013

reform, drawing on insights from 22 country case studies undertaken by IMF staff and analyses carried out by other …

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Sequencing Financial Sector Reforms

International Monetary Fund - 1999

Financial sector liberalization can spur economic growth and development, but reforms to liberalize the financial sector can also entail risks if they are not properly designed and implemented. One of the central questions for countries reforming their financial systems is how to sequence the...

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Energy subsidy reform : lessons and implications

Clements, Benedict J. (ed.); Coady, David P. (ed.) - 2013

"how to do" energy subsidy reform, drawing on insights from 22 country case studies and analyses carried out by other … institutions, and it offers summary narratives and analyses of reform efforts undertaken in each of those 22 countries"--Preface …

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Kyrgyz Republic : 2006 Article IV Consultation, Third Review Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility, and Request for Waiver of Structural Performance Criterion: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice and Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Kyrgyz Republic

International Monetary Fund - 2007

The Kyrgyz authorities have maintained macroeconomic discipline in recent years, despite a challenging political environment. This 2006 Article IV Consultation highlights that the economic activity is rebounding in 2006, with year-over-year real GDP growth of 3.2 percent through September, after...

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Romania : 2004 Article IV Consultation and Request for Stand-By Arrangement—Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice and Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Romania

International Monetary Fund - 2004

Romania’s 2004 Article IV Consultation and Request for Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) are discussed. The authorities have requested a new precautionary 24-month SBA to secure macroeconomic stabilization and keep European Union accession on track. Romania has preserved competitiveness, despite the...

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