Overview

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is committed to being transparent about its work, to explaining itself, and to listening to the people whom it affects, and it engages with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), parliamentarians, Think-Tanks and youth leaders through information sharing, dialogue, and consultation at both the global and national level.

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Annual Meetings 2024: Civil Society Policy Forum

Civil Society Policy Forum Schedule

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Spring Meetings 2024: Civil Society Policy Forum

Civil Society Policy Forum Schedule

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Annual Meetings 2023: Civil Society Policy Forum

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Civil Society Policy Forum Schedule

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Spring Meetings 2023: Civil Society Policy Forum

The Civil Society Policy Forum (CSPF) is a key event during the International Monetary Fund- World Bank Group Spring and Annual Meetings. This weeklong forum provides an open space for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to dialogue and exchange views with IMF and World Bank Group staff, their peers, government delegations, and other stakeholders on a wide range of shared development issues. As part of the Spring Meetings 2023, the CSPF took place from April 11 to April 14. You will find the recording of the sessions available below.

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IMF’s Engagement on Climate Issues, February 2023

On February 10th 2023, the IMF team working on climate change had a meeting with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) working on climate issues. In this meeting, IMF staff updated CSOs on the implementation of the IMF climate change strategy, helping member countries address policy challenges, together with an introduction to the Resilience and Sustainability Trust (RST).

Presentation

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PAST FEATURES

On July 14, 2020, the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Africa Training Institute hosted a webinar titled: Promoting the Effective Use of COVID-19 Finances: A Discussion with sub-Saharan Africa Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). Over 70 CSOs representing local and national entities were in attendance along with IMF staff from the African, Legal, Fiscal Affairs, Communications, and Strategy, Policy and Review departments. CSOs welcomed the quick emergency support to SSA countries, the emphasis on saving lives and the efforts taken by the IMF to push for transparency measures in the use of the COVID-19 funds. They also pointed to the value of having a good balance between providing essential financing and the need for a more structured CSO-led approach for monitoring and tracking the use of funds in countries. CSO also called upon the IMF to keep updating them on this topic and they also committed themselves to continue keeping an eye on how COVID-19 funds are being spent in their countries. 

Additional details:

Presentation by Rhoda Weeks–Brown, General Counsel and Director, Legal Department, IMF

Presentation by Vitor Gaspar, Director, Fiscal Affairs Department, IMF

Message from Abebe Aemro Selassie, Director, African Department, IMF

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PUBLICATIONS

Progress in Implementing the Framework for Enhanced Fund Engagement on Governance

This paper provides an interim update on implementation of the 2018 Framework for Enhanced Fund Engagement on Governance. This update is in advance of a comprehensive formal review of the Framework scheduled for mid-2021.

Review of Implementation of IMF Commitments in Support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

This paper reviews the implementation of the initiatives the IMF committed to in 2015 to support developing countries in pursuing the 2030 agenda for sustainable development, including (i) strengthening national tax systems; (ii) tackling large infrastructure gaps; (iii) promoting economic inclusion; (iv) the development of domestic financial markets; (v) intensifying engagement in fragile and conflict-affected states; (vi) improving economic statistics; (vii) expanding the financial safety net for developing countries; and (viii) addressing macroeconomic aspects of climate change.

A Strategy for IMF engagement on social spending

Interest in social spending issues has intensified over the last decade. This reflects concerns about rising inequality and the need to support vulnerable groups, especially in the aftermath of the global financial crisis. In line with this, the Fund has also increased its engagement on social spending issues. This paper outlines a strategy to guide IMF engagement on social spending issues going forward

How to Operationalize Gender Issues in Country Work

This note provides examples of good practice with respect to coverage of gender issues in country reports and lays out the resources available to country teams, both with respect to existing analytical work as well as the availability of data and tools.

How to Operationalize Inequality Issues in Country Work

This note provides examples of good practices with respect to coverage of inequality-related issues in country reports and lays out the resources available to country teams, both with respect to existing analytical work as well as the availability of data and tools. 

Fiscal Monitor: Tackling Inequality

Rising inequality and slow economic growth in many countries have focused attention on policies to support inclusive growth. This Fiscal Monitor discusses how fiscal policies can help achieve redistributive objectives. It focuses on three salient policy debates: tax rates at the top of the income distribution, the introduction of a universal basic income, and the role of public spending on education and health.

IMF Framework for Engagement on Governance/Anti-corruption

The Framework is designed to promote more systemic, effective, candid, and even-handed engagement with member countries regarding governance vulnerabilities, including corruption, that are judged to be macroeconomically critical.

A Post-Pandemic Assessment of the Sustainable Development Goals 

This Staff Discussion Note assesses the current state of play on funding SDGs in five key development areas: education, health, roads, electricity, and water and sanitation, using a newly developed dynamic macroeconomic framework.