Last Updated: October 09, 2008

Refocusing the IMF

The speed and scale of recent financial market events have added to short-term uncertainties, IMF's Strauss-Kahn says (photo: Newscom)

After swiftly tackling the first stage of internal reforms, the IMF is turning its focus to key global economic and financial issues, helping its member countries meet the challenges posed by the financial crisis and rising food and fuel prices.

Opinion

Criticisms are Out of Date

May 1, 2008
The IMF is the first international organization that has managed to secure a consensus on redistributing voting rights to help ensure that developing countries' voices are heard.

Masood Ahmed, Director, IMF External Relations Department

Policy Reform

Policy Paper: Review of the Fund's Financing Role in Member Countries
October 9, 2008

Statement: IMF Adopts New Surveillance Priorities for 2008-0211

Statement: Role of the IMF in Low-Income Countries
October 2, 2008

Governance Issues

Managing Director Strauss-Kahn Appoints Committee on IMF Governance Reform

September 4, 2008
Trevor Manuel will chair a committee that will assess the adequacy of the Fund's current framework for decision making.

Quota and Voice Overview

June 13, 2008
The Board of Governors of the IMF has adopted far-reaching reforms of the institution's governance structure.

Podcast: Understanding How the IMF is Governed

Spotlight

Boutros-Ghali Is First IMFC Head from Emerging Markets

October 6, 2008
Egyptian Finance Minister Youssef Boutros-Ghali has been selected as the new Chairman of the International Monetary and Financial Committee, which sets the IMF's political direction and overall policy priorities.

Research and Publications

Governance of the IMF: An Evaluation

May 28, 2008
Effectiveness has been the strongest aspect of Fund governance, allowing fast and consistent action particularly in times of systemic crisis. But accountability and voice have been its weakest aspects, which if left unaddressed would likely undermine effectiveness over the medium term.

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