The IMF is fully committed to supporting our member countries, particularly the most vulnerable; we have the tools to help; and we are coordinating closely with our partner institutions.
The 14th Periodic Monitoring Report (PMR) on the Status of Management Implementation Plans (MIPs) in Response to Board-endorsed Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) Recommendations assesses the progress made over the past year on 91 actions contain in 11 MIPs. Over the past year, substantial progress has been made in implementing management actions with the closure of 49 actions, more than double that of the previous PMR (24 closed actions), and most of these closed actions are strategic actions involving important reviews and key policy steps.
Prospective home buyers face high prices and elevated borrowing costs, while homeowners refrain from listing their properties
Special drawing rights are providing an important boost for countries that need one, but greater support is encouraged to strengthen our unique lending tools
In the most vulnerable countries, strengthening state capacity must adapt to more frequent economic shocks, greater political instability, and fewer resources
Although global debt recorded another significant decline in 2022, it is still high, with debt sustainability remaining a concern
The August 2021 allocation of special drawing rights supported countries amid recovery from the pandemic—and continues to offer benefits
The economic gains from $272 billion in pandemic support for 94 countries were strongest in the poorest and more vulnerable recipients of IMF concessional financing
With shock upon shock hitting the world economy in the last three years, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva's customary opening speech to the Annual Meetings warned of a darker global outlook and emphasized the need for the world to come together to deal with the consequences.
