The Evolving Application of the IMF's Mandate

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Full Report by Sections
1. Introduction
2. Historical and Legal Background
3. The Decision-Making Process
4. Enhancing Clarity of Principles for Engagement
5. Engagement with Partners
6. Key Findings
7. Recommendations
Annex 1. Surveillance Reviews Post ISD
Annex 2. Measuring the Fund’s Engagement in Newer Policy Areas
Annex 3. Matrix of Select Framework Arrangements for IMF Engagement with Partners
Annex 4. Enterprise Risk Assessment
Statement by the Managing Director on the IEO Evaluation
Summing Up of the Executive Board Discussion
Foreword
Background Papers
1. Interpreting and Amending the IMF Mandate, 1944–2011
Series Number: BP/24-01/01
Author: James M. Boughton
2. Applying the IMF’s Mandate—The Decision-Making Process
Series Number: BP/24-01/02
Author: Anthony De Lannoy
3. Enhancing Clarity of Key Elements in the Evolving Application of the IMF’s Mandate
Series Number: BP/24-01/03
Authors: Lukasz Jannils and Joshua Wojnilower
4. Toward an IMF Framework for Engagement with Partners
Series Number: BP/24-01/04
Authors: Alisa Abrams and Cyrus Rustomjee
5. The IMF’s Integrated Surveillance Decision: Looking Backward, Thinking Forward
Series Number: BP/24-01/05
Author: Biagio Bossone
6. Evolution of IMF Engagement on Climate Change
Series Number: BP/24-01/06
Authors: Kevin P. Gallagher, Cyrus Rustomjee, and Andrea Arevalo
7. The IMF and Its Mandate—Financial Sector Surveillance
Series Number: BP/24-01/07
Author: Christopher Towe
8. Applying the IMF's Mandate—Governance and Corruption
Series Number: BP/24-01/08
Author: Louise Levonian
Press Release
IEO Releases Evaluation of The Evolving Application of the IMF’s Mandate
Presentation
IEO Outreach Webinar

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