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IMF Governance Update

Information on processes and opportunities for influencing the IMF's governance structures.

15 February 2001 | Briefings

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Study on strategic issues for development banks

A wide-ranging new study overviews the strategic framework for the future of the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs).

12 December 2000

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Bretton Woods summit on Dutch coast

Many people have discussed at different times the idea of organizing a new, alternative Bretton Woods summit to update the one of 1944 which gave rise to the World Bank and IMF.

12 December 2000

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IMF Lending facilities reformed

As part of the IMF’s overhaul, the IMF Board has agreed to further changes in key credit lines: the Contingency Credit Line (CCL), the Extended Fund Facility and Stand-by Loans.

26 October 2000

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Financial review body formed

A Financial Sector Review Group has been set up to provide the IMF with an independent perspective on its financial sector and capital markets work.

26 October 2000

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Reform of IMF governance now on the agenda?

At the Annual Meetings South African Finance Minister, Trevor Manuel, demanded a more powerful voice for developing countries.

26 October 2000

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Evaluating the Fund

Terms of reference have been agreed for the IMF’s External Evaluation Office (EVO).

26 October 2000

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Committees to review selection of IFI heads

The Boards of the IMF and World Bank have each established working groups to review the processes for selecting the Managing Director and President of the respective institutions.

11 August 2000

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IMF Agrees More Transparency

Executive directors have agreed to set up an independent evaluation unit for the IMF.

14 June 2000

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Summmers Calls For Transparent Selection

US Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers has suggested that the Fund and Bank should set up outside advisory committees which would choose new heads for the institutions from a panel of candidates.

14 June 2000