We are delighted to welcome Jesse as the new Bretton Woods Project coordinator, taking over from Jeff Powell, who has joined academia.
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Environment
Background
Highlights: Meeting of UK NGOs with UK Alternate Executive Director to the World Bank
Meeting between UK NGOs and UK Alternate Execituve Director to the World Bank -Caroline Sergeant- on July 22, 2008.
IFI governance
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IMF allowed to plug budget hole
The IMF executive board approved three measures in April to plug the Fund's budget deficit.
IFI governance
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Jeff Powell leaves the Project
Jeff Powell is leaving his position as coordinator of the Bretton Woods Project after over six years with the organisation.
IFI governance
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Evaluation faults Bank's 'same old formula' for public sector reforms
In May, the Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) released its evaluation of Bank support for public sector reform, giving high marks for looking after the books, but failing grades for reforming the civil service and rooting out corruption.
Accountability
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Inspection Panel conflicts
The Inspection Panel has closed applications for a new Panel member to replace Tongroj Onchan. An NGO letter had expressed concerns about the conflict of interest posed by the inclusion of Bank staff on the selection committee, and the failure to involve civil society in the process.
IFI governance
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Much needed increase in UK WB oversight
Susanna Moorehead, former DFID head in India, has been appointed UK executive director (ED) to the World Bank; Alex Gibbs will remain ED to the Fund (formerly the ED covered both the Bank and Fund).
IFI governance
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Upheaval planned for IMF technical assistance
The Fund has finally decided to revamp one of its three main pillars of activity, technical assistance, but the changes threaten country ownership over TA strategies.
Accountability
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IMF challenged on accountability, governance
A scathing report from the Independent Evaluation Office highlights the IMF's lack of transparency and accountability, but there appears to be little shareholder agreement on the IEO's conclusions and consolidation of European board representation.
IFI governance
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IEO issues paper on member relations
The IEO has released the draft issues paper for an evaluation on the relationship between the IMF and its member countries, which will focus on the interaction of staff with member-country officials.
Featured briefings
6 April 2022
The Bretton Woods Observer: Spring 2022
8 December 2021
The Bretton Woods Observer: Winter 2021
8 November 2021
IMF surveillance and climate change transition risks
New briefing by ActionAid USA and the Bretton Woods Project highlights research showing that IMF policy advice has undermined a just energy transition since the Paris Agreement was signed.