Structural Conditionality in IMF-Supported Programs

Full Text of the Main Report

Executive Summary

Full Report by Sections
Foreword
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I. Introduction
2. Methods and Data
3. Structural Conditionality: Structure and Effectiveness
4. The Impact of the Streamlining Initiative
5. Main Findings and Recommendations
Statement by the Managing Director on the IEO Evaluation
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Staff Response to the IEO Evaluation
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IEO Response to the Statement by the Managing Director and Staff Response
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Summing Up of the Executive Board Discussion
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Background Documents
1. Understanding the Design and Impact of Conditionality: A Brief Look at the Literature
2. Trends and Patterns in Structural Conditionality
3. Data and Findings on the Implementation of Structural Conditionality in the 43 Case Studies
4. The 13 In-Depth Case Studies: Summary Tables
5. Survey of IMF Staff on Structural Conditionality
Background References
Press Release
IEO Releases Report on Structural Conditionality in IMF-Supported Programs
Follow Up
Implementation Plan in Response to Board-Endorsed Recommendations Arising from the IEO Evaluation of Structural Conditionality in IMF-Supported Programs
Update
Structural Conditionality in IMF-Supported Programs – Evaluation Update

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