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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Evaluating the Fund
Terms of reference have been agreed for the IMF’s External Evaluation Office (EVO).
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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.
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IMF Agrees More Transparency
Executive directors have agreed to set up an independent evaluation unit for the IMF.
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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.
