Executive Board Progress Report to the IMFC on the Reform of Fund Governance

Executive Board Progress Report to the IMFC on the Reform of Fund Governance

Author: International Monetary Fund. Finance Dept.

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2010-06-22

Total Pages: 12

ISBN-13: 1498337384

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At its most recent meeting in April 2010, the IMFC pledged to complete the 14th General Review of Quotas before January 2011. This follows an earlier call by G-20 Leaders and the IMFC to bring forward the deadline for completing the 14th Review by two years as part of the multilateral response to the global financial crisis and the recognized need to enhance the Fund’s legitimacy and effectiveness.


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Download or read book Executive Board Progress Report to the IMFC on the Reform of Fund Governance written by International Monetary Fund. Finance Dept. and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2010-06-22 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At its most recent meeting in April 2010, the IMFC pledged to complete the 14th General Review of Quotas before January 2011. This follows an earlier call by G-20 Leaders and the IMFC to bring forward the deadline for completing the 14th Review by two years as part of the multilateral response to the global financial crisis and the recognized need to enhance the Fund’s legitimacy and effectiveness.


Executive Board Report to the IMFC on Reform of Fund Governance

Executive Board Report to the IMFC on Reform of Fund Governance

Author: International Monetary Fund

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2009-03-10

Total Pages: 5

ISBN-13: 1498335349

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This paper responds to the request in the April 2009 IMFC communiqué for the Executive Board to report on governance reform. The current crisis has shown that the Fund’s decision-making structures can deliver the kind of innovative and rapid responses the membership needs and expects. Even so, there is an undercurrent of doubt about the future, reflecting the perception that much of the recent responsiveness has been driven by outside forces (e.g., the G-20) and that, once the crisis fades, old dissatisfactions with vote, voice and process will resurface to undermine the political backing that has been key to the Fund’s renewal. Hence, the IMFC’s interest in reforms to underpin the institution’s legitimacy and effectiveness is important and timely. This report focuses on five areas: fair quota share; high-level engagement; effective decision-making and representation at the Executive Board; open selection of management (and, more broadly, staff diversity); and updating of the Fund’s mandate.


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Download or read book Executive Board Report to the IMFC on Reform of Fund Governance written by International Monetary Fund and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2009-03-10 with total page 5 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper responds to the request in the April 2009 IMFC communiqué for the Executive Board to report on governance reform. The current crisis has shown that the Fund’s decision-making structures can deliver the kind of innovative and rapid responses the membership needs and expects. Even so, there is an undercurrent of doubt about the future, reflecting the perception that much of the recent responsiveness has been driven by outside forces (e.g., the G-20) and that, once the crisis fades, old dissatisfactions with vote, voice and process will resurface to undermine the political backing that has been key to the Fund’s renewal. Hence, the IMFC’s interest in reforms to underpin the institution’s legitimacy and effectiveness is important and timely. This report focuses on five areas: fair quota share; high-level engagement; effective decision-making and representation at the Executive Board; open selection of management (and, more broadly, staff diversity); and updating of the Fund’s mandate.


Executive Board Report to the IMFC on Quota and Governance Reforms

Executive Board Report to the IMFC on Quota and Governance Reforms

Author: International Monetary Fund

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2010-07-10

Total Pages: 7

ISBN-13: 1498336671

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Since the IMFC last met in April, the Executive Board has taken up the full range of quota and other governance reforms. While there has been some movement on the many complex issues, discussions have been inconclusive, and no proposal has been able to command broad support. The concluding remarks that sum up these meetings lay out the various positions taken by members of the Board (attached). The debate is continuing, and we hope to make progress on finding the possible elements of a compromise acceptable to the membership.


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Download or read book Executive Board Report to the IMFC on Quota and Governance Reforms written by International Monetary Fund and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2010-07-10 with total page 7 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the IMFC last met in April, the Executive Board has taken up the full range of quota and other governance reforms. While there has been some movement on the many complex issues, discussions have been inconclusive, and no proposal has been able to command broad support. The concluding remarks that sum up these meetings lay out the various positions taken by members of the Board (attached). The debate is continuing, and we hope to make progress on finding the possible elements of a compromise acceptable to the membership.


Executive Board Progress Report to the IMFC on the Fund's Mandate

Executive Board Progress Report to the IMFC on the Fund's Mandate

Author: International Monetary Fund

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2010-06-10

Total Pages: 9

ISBN-13: 1498336728

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This paper responds to the IMFC call to review, in light of the crisis, the Fund’s mandate over macroeconomic and financial sector policies bearing on global stability. The crisis exposed weaknesses in economic oversight—national, regional, and global—prior to the crisis, prompting major institutional innovations to uncover risks and meet large and diverse financing needs. Despite progress, it still needs to be asked if the mandate in the Fund’s Articles is up to the challenges ahead. The Board’s deliberations, which are far from complete, have prompted it to emphasize practical steps to deliver on the Fund’s broad stability mandate, with any need to amend the Articles reconsidered in light of experience. The effectiveness of these steps will also depend on quota and governance reform, as confidence in the Fund as an impartial overseer of global stability and lender of last resort rests on its legitimacy.


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Download or read book Executive Board Progress Report to the IMFC on the Fund's Mandate written by International Monetary Fund and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2010-06-10 with total page 9 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper responds to the IMFC call to review, in light of the crisis, the Fund’s mandate over macroeconomic and financial sector policies bearing on global stability. The crisis exposed weaknesses in economic oversight—national, regional, and global—prior to the crisis, prompting major institutional innovations to uncover risks and meet large and diverse financing needs. Despite progress, it still needs to be asked if the mandate in the Fund’s Articles is up to the challenges ahead. The Board’s deliberations, which are far from complete, have prompted it to emphasize practical steps to deliver on the Fund’s broad stability mandate, with any need to amend the Articles reconsidered in light of experience. The effectiveness of these steps will also depend on quota and governance reform, as confidence in the Fund as an impartial overseer of global stability and lender of last resort rests on its legitimacy.


IMF Governance Reform

IMF Governance Reform

Author: International Monetary Fund. Finance Dept.

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2010-08-17

Total Pages: 21

ISBN-13: 1498337139

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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 falling due, and a decrease in Somalia’s arrears resulted from the full settlement of its overdue obligations to the SDR Department in the context of the general SDR allocation in August 2009.


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Download or read book IMF Governance Reform written by International Monetary Fund. Finance Dept. and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2010-08-17 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 falling due, and a decrease in Somalia’s arrears resulted from the full settlement of its overdue obligations to the SDR Department in the context of the general SDR allocation in August 2009.


Statement by the Managing Director on the Interim Work Program of the Executive Board

Statement by the Managing Director on the Interim Work Program of the Executive Board

Author: International Monetary Fund

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2007-12-14

Total Pages: 15

ISBN-13: 1498333079

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This interim work program statement reflects the imperative of accelerating the process of reform that has been underway in the Fund for some time.


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Download or read book Statement by the Managing Director on the Interim Work Program of the Executive Board written by International Monetary Fund and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2007-12-14 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This interim work program statement reflects the imperative of accelerating the process of reform that has been underway in the Fund for some time.


Report of the Managing Director to the International Monetary and Financial Committee on the IMF's Policy Agenda

Report of the Managing Director to the International Monetary and Financial Committee on the IMF's Policy Agenda

Author: International Monetary Fund

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2008-09-04

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 1498334660

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This paper describes the policy changes that the Fund has made since the October 2007 IMFC meeting and the ways in which we plan to refocus the Fund’s work to support our members more strongly. It also describes the steps that management, staff, and the Executive Board have agreed to put our own house in order—to reform our governance, contain our spending, and solve our income problem.


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Download or read book Report of the Managing Director to the International Monetary and Financial Committee on the IMF's Policy Agenda written by International Monetary Fund and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2008-09-04 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper describes the policy changes that the Fund has made since the October 2007 IMFC meeting and the ways in which we plan to refocus the Fund’s work to support our members more strongly. It also describes the steps that management, staff, and the Executive Board have agreed to put our own house in order—to reform our governance, contain our spending, and solve our income problem.


Report of the Executive Board Working Group on IMF Corporate Governance

Report of the Executive Board Working Group on IMF Corporate Governance

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Published: 2008

Total Pages: 15

ISBN-13:

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"On May 21, 2008, the Executive Board discussed the report of the Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) on 'Aspects of IMF Corporate Governance--Including the Role of the Executive Board.' The Joint Statement issued by the Executive Board and the Managing Director following the Board discussion noted that many of the issues raised by the IEO were complex and interrelated. Furthermore, the follow-up discussion would require the engagement of all parties at many different levels, involving not only the Executive Board and Management, but also the Fund's membership and other stakeholders more broadly. This report presents the recommendations of the Working Group, based on work carried out during June-July 2008. The proposed detailed work plan in Table 1 is an integral part of this report. Section II of the report describes the work streams. Section III discusses issues beyond the IEO report and proposes a monitoring process. Section IV presents the recommendations"--International Monetary Fund website.


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Download or read book Report of the Executive Board Working Group on IMF Corporate Governance written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "On May 21, 2008, the Executive Board discussed the report of the Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) on 'Aspects of IMF Corporate Governance--Including the Role of the Executive Board.' The Joint Statement issued by the Executive Board and the Managing Director following the Board discussion noted that many of the issues raised by the IEO were complex and interrelated. Furthermore, the follow-up discussion would require the engagement of all parties at many different levels, involving not only the Executive Board and Management, but also the Fund's membership and other stakeholders more broadly. This report presents the recommendations of the Working Group, based on work carried out during June-July 2008. The proposed detailed work plan in Table 1 is an integral part of this report. Section II of the report describes the work streams. Section III discusses issues beyond the IEO report and proposes a monitoring process. Section IV presents the recommendations"--International Monetary Fund website.


Implementation Plan in Response to the Board-Endorsed Recommendations for the IEO Evaluation Report of IMF Response to the Financial and Economic Crisis

Implementation Plan in Response to the Board-Endorsed Recommendations for the IEO Evaluation Report of IMF Response to the Financial and Economic Crisis

Author: International Monetary Fund

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2015-07-12

Total Pages: 12

ISBN-13: 1498343945

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This paper sets out Management’s response to the Independent Evaluation Office’s (IEO) evaluation of IMF Response to the Financial and Economic Crisis. The implementation plan proposes specific actions focusing on the three of the four recommendations that received broad support from the Executive Board, namely (i) ensuring that the IMF as a quota-based institution has sufficient resources to contribute to future crisis resolution; (ii) developing guidelines for structuring engagements with other organizations, and (iii) consolidating and simplifying the current framework to identify and assess risks and vulnerabilities. Some of the proposed actions to address the Board-endorsed IEO recommendations are underway as part of the 2014 Triennial Surveillance Report (TSR) Action Plan, the FY2016–18 Medium-Term Budget and the ongoing efforts to ratify the 2010 Quota and Governance Reforms. The paper also explains how implementation will be monitored.


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Download or read book Implementation Plan in Response to the Board-Endorsed Recommendations for the IEO Evaluation Report of IMF Response to the Financial and Economic Crisis written by International Monetary Fund and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2015-07-12 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper sets out Management’s response to the Independent Evaluation Office’s (IEO) evaluation of IMF Response to the Financial and Economic Crisis. The implementation plan proposes specific actions focusing on the three of the four recommendations that received broad support from the Executive Board, namely (i) ensuring that the IMF as a quota-based institution has sufficient resources to contribute to future crisis resolution; (ii) developing guidelines for structuring engagements with other organizations, and (iii) consolidating and simplifying the current framework to identify and assess risks and vulnerabilities. Some of the proposed actions to address the Board-endorsed IEO recommendations are underway as part of the 2014 Triennial Surveillance Report (TSR) Action Plan, the FY2016–18 Medium-Term Budget and the ongoing efforts to ratify the 2010 Quota and Governance Reforms. The paper also explains how implementation will be monitored.


Studies of IMF Governance

Studies of IMF Governance

Author: Ruben Lamdany

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2009-07-27

Total Pages: 389

ISBN-13: 1451997191

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The papers in this volume draw on background work done in preparation for the study Governance of the IMF: An Evaluation, Independent Evaluation Office, International Monetary Fund, May 28, 2008 (available at http://www.ieo-imf.org). This compilation presents in one collection the most recent work to date on the subject of governance of the IMF and contributes to the ongoing dialogue on how best to strengthen the governance of this important global institution. Good governance can contribute to the IMF’s legitimacy by ensuring appropriate voice and representation for the membership, by allowing the Fund to fulfill its mandates effectively and efficiently, and by facilitating accountability for relevant stakeholders. Three main conclusions follow from the studies in this volume. First, to strengthen its legitimacy and effectiveness, the Fund needs greater, higher level and more transparent involvement of member country authorities in its governance. Second, the Board needs to play a stronger role in strategy development and oversight, which requires a shift away from the day-to-day business of the organization. Finally, there are significant accountability gaps that need to be addressed if the IMF is to remain effective and regain legitimacy.


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Download or read book Studies of IMF Governance written by Ruben Lamdany and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2009-07-27 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The papers in this volume draw on background work done in preparation for the study Governance of the IMF: An Evaluation, Independent Evaluation Office, International Monetary Fund, May 28, 2008 (available at http://www.ieo-imf.org). This compilation presents in one collection the most recent work to date on the subject of governance of the IMF and contributes to the ongoing dialogue on how best to strengthen the governance of this important global institution. Good governance can contribute to the IMF’s legitimacy by ensuring appropriate voice and representation for the membership, by allowing the Fund to fulfill its mandates effectively and efficiently, and by facilitating accountability for relevant stakeholders. Three main conclusions follow from the studies in this volume. First, to strengthen its legitimacy and effectiveness, the Fund needs greater, higher level and more transparent involvement of member country authorities in its governance. Second, the Board needs to play a stronger role in strategy development and oversight, which requires a shift away from the day-to-day business of the organization. Finally, there are significant accountability gaps that need to be addressed if the IMF is to remain effective and regain legitimacy.