Behind the Scenes with Data at the IMF: An IEO Evaluation

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Executive Summary

Full Report by Sections
Foreword
1. Introduction
2. Evaluation Framework
3. Evolution of Data Activities at the IMF: Progress through Crises
4. The Current State of Play
5. Main Findings and Analysis
6. Recommendations
Statement by the Managing Director on the IEO Evaluation
Summing Up of the Executive Board Discussion
Annexes
1. Key IMF Databases and Data Initiatives
2. Summary of Background Papers and Document
3. A Brief History of Data and Statistics at the Fund
4. Key Data-Related Findings in Selected IEO Evaluations and IMF Policy Reviews
5. Do Staff Follow the Operational Guidelines on Data Provision for Fund Surveillance?
6. Comparability of Data Across Countries
7. Past Work on Data Management Issues at the IMF
Background Papers
1. The Rules of the Game: Data-Related Mandate, Obligations, and Practices at the IMF
Series Number: BP/16/01
Author: Miguel de Las Casas
2. Progress Through Crises: The Evolution of the IMF’s Statistical Arsenal
Series Number: BP/16/02
Author: Thomas Reichmann
3. Old Acquaintances: Past Views on Data Problems in the IMF
Series Number: BP/16/03
Authors: Miguel de Las Casas and Roxana Pedraglio
4. Inadequate Statistics and Faulty Analysis
Series Number: BP/16/04
Authors: Thomas Reichmann and Chris Monasterski
5. On the Effect of IMF Data Standards Initiatives: Do They Affect Foreign Direct Investment, Exchange Rate Volatility, and Sovereign Borrowing Costs?
Series Number: BP/16/05
Authors: Carlos de Resende and Franz Loyola
Data for Figures and Tables in BP/16/05
6. Data and Statistics at the IMF: Quality Assurances for Low-Income Countries
Series Number: BP/16/06
Author: Morten Jerven
Background Document
1. How Well is the IMF Doing on Data? Evidence from Surveys
Series Number: BD/16/01
Authors: Miguel de Las Casas and Chris Monasterski
Press Release
IEO Releases Report on Behind the Scenes with Data at the IMF
Follow Up
Implementation Plan in Response to the Board-Endorsed Recommendations for the IEO Report Behind the Scenes with Data at the IMF: An IEO Evaluation

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