Download or read book Safeguards Assessments 2008 Update written by International Monetary Fund. Finance Dept. and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2008-12-23 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Safeguards Activities. In the year to June 30, 2008, 10 safeguards assessments were conducted bringing the total number of assessments completed since 2000 to 122. At year-end, 72 central banks were subject to ongoing safeguards monitoring. Assessment activity has also included several recent high-profile cases of misreporting or misuse, along with intensive analysis of special audit reports initiated in such cases. In the latter part of 2008, staff developed modalities for expedited safeguards assessments under the Emergency Financing Mechanism.
Download or read book Safeguards Assessments 2009 Update written by International Monetary Fund. Finance Dept. and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2009-12-15 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper provides Executive Directors with an update of safeguards assessment activities from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. In common with previous updates, it covers the various types of safeguards activities undertaken during the year, highlighting the increased activity associated with the “twin crises” of food and fuel price shocks and the global financial crisis during 2008/09. It also briefly discusses developments in the latter part of that year, including the separate safeguards procedures introduced for members accessing the Flexible Credit Line (FCL).
Download or read book Safeguards Assessments 2007 Update written by International Monetary Fund. Finance Dept. and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2007-11-10 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper provides Executive Directors with an update of safeguards assessment activities from July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. This is the second annual update report of safeguards activities since the last review of the safeguards policy in April 2005. The next review of the policy by the Executive Board is scheduled for 2008.
Download or read book The Safeguards Policy Independent Panel s Advisory Report written by International Monetary Fund. Legal Dept. and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2010-11-08 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In March 2009, the Fund established a new Framework Administered Account to administer external financial resources for selected Fund Activities (the “SFA Instrument”). The financing of activities under the terms of the SFA Instrument is implemented through the establishment and operation of a subaccount within the SFA. This paper requests Executive Board approval to establish the Kuwait Subaccount for Selected Fund Activities (the “Subaccount”) under the terms of the SFA instrument.
Download or read book Safeguards Assessments 2012 Update written by International Monetary Fund. Finance Dept. and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2012-08-31 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The safeguards policy was introduced in 2000 to reduce the risks of misuse of Fund resources and misreporting of program monetary data to the Fund. It supports the Fund’s approach to prudent lending and complements other safeguards such as program design, conditionality, and access limits, to name a few. Some 242 assessments of 92 central banks have been completed since 2000. Assessments are followed by a period of monitoring for as long as Fund credit is outstanding.
Download or read book Safeguards Assessments Policy External Expert Panel s Advisory Report written by International Monetary Fund and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2015-09-24 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report by the external expert panel (“the panel”) examines the effectiveness and appropriateness of the safeguards assessments policy in the five years since its last review in 2010. In addition to expressing an opinion on the effectiveness and appropriateness of the safeguards assessment policy, the panel also makes recommendations to the Executive Board for its consideration to improve and optimize the benefits to be garnered from the safeguards assessment policy. The panel’s opinion is based on (i) consultations with key stakeholders, including central bank authorities, IMF Executive Directors’ offices, Fund and World Bank staff; (ii) examination of safeguards assessment and other Fund-specific documents; and (iii) study of international reference materials.
Download or read book Safeguards Assessments 2013 Update written by International Monetary Fund and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2013-07-10 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The safeguards policy, introduced in 2000, is designed to reduce the risks of misuse of Fund resources and misreporting of program monetary data to the Fund. It supports the Fund’s approach to prudent lending and complements other safeguards, including program design, conditionality, and access limits. Safeguards assessments are required for almost all member countries seeking Fund financing, and are followed by a period of monitoring for as long as Fund credit is outstanding
Download or read book Safeguards Assessments 2011 Update written by International Monetary Fund. Finance Dept. and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2011-09-16 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Under the Fund’s safeguards policy introduced in 2000, assessments of central banks are carried out for countries seeking financing from the IMF. They are part of the Fund’s approach to prudent lending and complement the Fund’s other safeguards such as program design, conditionality, and access limits, to name a few. The assessments aim to provide reasonable assurance that governance and controls can protect Fund resources from misuse and guard against misreporting of monetary data used for program monitoring purposes.
Download or read book Safeguards Assessments Review of Experience written by International Monetary Fund. Finance Dept. and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2010-11-08 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper presents the Fund’s net income outcome for FY 2010. The actual outcomes in this paper follow the closing of the Fund’s accounts for the financial year and completion of the FY 2010 external audit conducted by Deloitte & Touche, the Fund’s external auditor. The paper also provides an update on the restructuring costs incurred during FY 2010.
Download or read book Liberia written by International Monetary Fund and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2010-07-08 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Political pressure for faster delivery of tangible economic results has mounted against a backdrop of slower-than-expected economic growth, job losses in some sectors, and delays in infrastructure provision. Macroeconomic performance weakened in 2009 owing to the global recession, but tentative signs of a turnaround have emerged. Banking sector capitalization improved, though profitability remains low. FY2010 budget execution is broadly on track despite resource shortfalls. Medium-term prospects are favorable based on foreign investment commitments and continued donor support for rebuilding infrastructure and institutions.
Download or read book Democratic Republic of the Congo written by International Monetary Fund and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2010-03-31 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper discusses a Request from Congo for a Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) program. Growth in Congo in 2008 was strong, but weakened by the onset of the global financial crisis during the second half of the year that resulted in a deterioration of the country’s terms of trade and large job losses in the mining sector. Macroeconomic policies for the rest of 2009 and 2010 aim at reducing inflation while mitigating the impact of the global financial sector on the economy.
Download or read book Safeguards Assessments Review of Experience written by International Monetary Fund and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2015-09-23 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper reviews experience with the safeguards assessment policy since the last review in 2010. The policy is subject to periodic reviews by the Executive Board. The policy’s main objective is to mitigate risks of misuse of Fund resources and misreporting of monetary data under Fund arrangements. Consistent with past reviews, an external panel of experts provided an independent perspective on the implementation of the policy.
Download or read book Republic of Madagascar written by International Monetary Fund. African Dept. and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2017-07-18 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To assist in the economic recovery from a prolonged political crisis, Madagascar launched an ECF-supported program in July 2016. The program aims to break a cycle of low investment and low growth. Macroeconomic policy has faced unexpected challenges in 2016 and early 2017 however, including a cyclone, a drought (that hit hydropower production), and a costly restructuring of the national airline.
Download or read book Republic of Mozambique written by International Monetary Fund and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2009-02-10 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper presents the staff report on the Republic of Mozambique’s Third Review under the policy support instrument. Mozambique is vulnerable to the global financial crisis and economic slowdown. Lower import prices will help reduce inflation and likely benefit the trade balance. Lower export volumes and reduced private capital inflows are expected to reduce economic growth. The turbulence could also spread to the financial system despite its limited integration into global financial markets. The government is focusing on strengthening policy operations, giving special attention to the tax system and public financial management.
Download or read book Seychelles written by International Monetary Fund and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2012-09-06 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper is an account of Seychelles’ monetary efforts to establish its position in 2012. After the recovery in 2008, the country had solid growth through 2011. The important threat was external risks, which could lower tourist inflows, and piracy. Alternatively, the authorities were vigilant, and organized the state by strengthening state enterprises, introducing new reforms to eradicate obstacles to the private sector, and the increasing bills for monetary purposes. The Executive Board acknowledges that these policies enhanced a positive outlook for the country.
Download or read book Iraq written by International Monetary Fund and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2010-10-20 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authorities view the program as providing a valuable anchor for their macroeconomic policies during a period of high economic and political uncertainty, and providing access to budget financing. The discussions for this review were delayed owing to lengthening data lags resulting from the attacks on the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI). With the projected increase in oil production and exports in the coming years, Iraq will be able to strengthen its fiscal and external positions and speed up the rebuilding of its institutions and infrastructure.
Download or read book Djibouti written by International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept. and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2013-03-21 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The article is a review on Djibouti’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program and the performance of economic development in the program. The ECF program helped Djibouti to maintain macroeconomic stability, and the period underwent a transformation in the Djiboutian economy. The country saw an economic increase, and the banking system boomed. A positive thought of economic growth is projected in 2012, so plans were targeted to pursue fiscal reforms to improve debt sustainability, strengthening the banking sectors. The authorities of the Executive Board expect another program similar to the ECF.
