Governance of the IMF: An Evaluation

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Foreword
1. Introduction
2. Analytical Framework and Data Sources
3. Strengths and Weaknesses in IMF Governance
4. Findings on Individual Governing Bodies
5. Towards a More Effective, Accountable, and Representative IMF: Conclusions and Recommendations
Statement by the Managing Director on the IEO Evaluation
Staff Response to the IEO Evaluation
Statement by the External Audit Committee on the IEO Evaluation
Annexes
1. IMF Governance: Outline of Current Structures and Practices
2. Abstracts of Working Papers Prepared for the IEO Evaluation of IMF Corporate Governance
3. Summary of Views from Civil Society Organizations
4. Transparency: Disclosure and Archive Policies
5. Good Practice: Selection and Evaluation of Executive Directors, Alternates and Advisors
Background Documents
1. Results of IEO Surveys
2. Questionnaire for Civil Society Organizations
3. Questionnaire for Meetings with Authorities
4. External Recommendations for IMF Governance Reform
5. IMF Corporate Governance Findings by Governance Organ
Background Papers
1. The Process for Selecting and Appointing the Managing Director and First Deputy Managing Director of the IMF
Series Number: BP/07/01
Author: David Peretz
2. The Formal Governance Structure of the International Monetary Fund
Series Number: BP/08/01
Author: Alexander Mountford
3. The Historical Development of IMF Governance
Series Number: BP/08/02
Author: Alexander Mountford
4. The Role of the International Monetary and Financial Committee in IMF Governance
Series Number: BP/08/03
Author: Alexander Shakow
5. The Role and Evolution of Executive Board Standing Committees in IMF Corporate Governance
Series Number: BP/08/04
Author: Jeff Chelsky
6. Summarizing the Views of the IMF Executive Board
Series Number: BP/08/05
Author: Jeff Chelsky
7. Financial Oversight of the International Monetary Fund
Series Number: BP/08/06
Authors: C. Scott Clark and Jeff Chelsky
8. Lessons from Private Sector Governance Practices
Series Number: BP/08/07
Author: Dalberg Global Development Advisors
9. Executive Boards in International Organizations: Lessons for Strengthening IMF Governance
Series Number: BP/08/08
Author: Leonardo Martinez-Diaz
10. The Design of the IMF's Medium-Term Strategy: A Case Study on IMF Governance
Series Number: BP/08/09
Author: Biagio Bossone
11. IMF Surveillance: A Case Study on IMF Governance
Series Number: BP/08/10
Author: Biagio Bossone
12. Integrating Macroeconomic and Financial Sector Analyses within IMF Surveillance
Series Number: BP/08/11
Author: Biagio Bossone
13. Managing Conflicts of Interest and Other Ethics Issues at the IMF
Series Number: BP/08/12
Author: Katrina Campbell
14. The Governance of IMF Technical Assistance
Series Number: BP/08/13
Author: Mariano Cortes
15. IMF Governance and Financial Crises with Systemic Importance
The Informal Governance of the Fund: Lessons from Mexico, Indonesia, Korea, Russia, Brazil and Argentina
Summary
Series Number: BP/08/14
Author: Randall W. Stone
Press Releases
IEO Releases Report on Governance of the IMF: An Evaluation
Joint Statement by the Executive Board and the IMF Managing Director
Transcript of a Conference Call on the IEO Evaluation
Update
Governance of the IMF – Evaluation Update

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