Member's Documents
In the 70 years since the IMF’s founding, the global economy and the IMF’s role have evolved markedly. So too has the IMF’s need for data, but what has not changed is the fundamental role that data play in sup- porting the IMF in its efforts to foster global economic and financial stability.…
Member's Documents
This report is IEO’s first assessment of self-evaluation at the IMF. It examines the outputs and activities conducted at the IMF in order to learn from experience and improve the quality of its work. The report is intended to help strengthen the IMF self-evaluation function and in this way…
Member's Documents
The report examines the IMF's surveillance and lending activities following the Lehman collapse through 2013, while excluding programs in the euro area, which will be addressed in a separate IEO evaluation.
Member's Documents
The report identifies major recurring issues from the IEO's first 20 evaluations and assesses where they stand.
Member's Documents
This report focuses on IMF macroeconomic forecasts in the context of bilateral and multilateral surveillance activities. It also identifies areas where action can be taken to enhance the credibility of the forecasting process and to ensure that high quality is maintained.
Member's Documents
This evaluation examines the extent to which, and in what circumstances, the Fund is viewed as a trusted advisor to its member countries.