The IMF and Fragile States

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Executive Summary

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Full Report by Sections
Foreword
1. Introduction
2. Evaluation Questions and Methodology
3. Overview of the IMF’s Work on Fragile States
4. Assessing the Effectiveness of IMF Engagement
5. Assessing the Frameworks and Procedures of IMF Engagement
6. Key Findings and Recommendations
Statement by the Managing Director on the IEO Evaluation
Summing Up of the Executive Board Discussion
Appendices
1. IMF Relations with Fragile States
2. The IMF’s Institutional Learning on FCS Work
3. Summaries of Country Case Studies
Background Papers
1. Eight African Country Cases
Series Number: BP/18-01/01
Authors: Shinji Takagi, Donal Donovan, Steve Kayizzi-Mugerwa, and Lorenzo L. Perez
2. Eight Selected Country Cases
Series Number: BP/18-01/02
Authors: Shinji Takagi, Donal Donovan, Bessma Momani, Lorenzo L. Perez, Miguel de Las Casas, and Michael Pisa
3. Human Resources Issues
Series Number: BP/18-01/03
Author: Jung Yeon Kim
4. Capacity Development Issues
Series Number: BP/18-01/04
Author: Jung Yeon Kim
5. Assessing Macroeconomic Outcomes
Series Number: BP/18-01/05
Author: Kevin Kuruc
6. IEO Survey of IMF Staff
Series Number: BP/18-01/06
Author: Miguel de Las Casas
Press Release
IEO Releases Report on The IMF and Fragile States
Follow Up
Implementation Plan in Response to the Board-Endorsed Recommendations for the IEO Evaluation Report—The IMF and Fragile States
The IMF Strategy for Fragile and Conflict-Affected States

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