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The Global Economic and Financial Impact of an Avian Flu Pandemic and the Role of the IMF

Prepared by the Avian Flu Working Group (in consultation with Departments and the Joint Bank-Fund Health Services Department)

February 28, 2006

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 Contents   


  1. Introduction
  2. Potential Global Economic and Financial Impact
  3. Public Policy Issues and the Role of the Fund
    1. Business Continuity Plans
    2. Macroeconomic Policy Response
    3. Fund Financing

Text Boxes

  1. The 1918 Spanish Flu
  2. Country Preparedness and Business Continuity Planning
  3. Fiscal Implications of an Avian Flu Pandemic

Attachment

  1. Preparations for an Avian Flu Pandemic: Distillation of Common Elements in Business Continuity Planning for Financial Systems

Appendix 1. Selected Website Information on Preparedness for a Pandemic Influenza