Refocusing the IMF: IMF Key Issues

Last Updated: August 15, 2008

Refocusing the IMF

A woman walks past a sign displaying currency symbols in Seoul, South Korea. IMF Work Program for period ahead emphasizes importance of drawing lessons from global financial market turmoil (photo: Jeon Hyeong-Jin/AFP)

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 credit crisis and rising food and fuel prices.

Opinion

Give the IMF's Dynamic New Quota Deal its Due

April 15, 2008
For sure, no country got all that it wanted; but every country got a stronger, more globally representative institution. For these reasons, the agreement should be given its due.

Agustin Carstens, Minister of Finance, Mexico

New Income Model

New Income Model Approved

April 7, 2008
The IMF's membership has endorsed a new package of measures to set the IMF's finances on a sound long-term footing, in a move designed to end the institution's overreliance on income from lending operations to finance its work.

Frequently asked questions: IMF's new income and expenditure framework

Factsheet: Where does the IMF get its money?

Factsheet: IMF's gold

Governance Reform

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

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Spotlight

IMF Clarifies How It Will Monitor Economic Policies

August 12, 2008
The IMF has published new procedures on how it will monitor member countries' economic policies, clarifying in particular how it will discuss with countries exchange rate issues and their impact on the global economy.

Current Issues

Year After Subprime Crash, Risks Remain Elevated, Says IMF

July 28, 2008
Gobal financial markets continue to be fragile and systemic risks remain elevated, theIMF said in its latest assessment.

Responding to the Food and Fuel Price Surge

July 2008
The IMF is giving policy advice, analysis, and financial support to the countries hardest hit by the surge in food and fuel prices.

Research and Publications