Report to the Boards of Governors of the Fund and the Bank by the Chairman of the Joint Ministerial Committee of the Boards of Governors on the Transfer of Real Resources to Developing Countries (Development Committee)

Trevor Manuel

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Language:: English

Print Publication Date:: 15 Nov 2004

Keywords:: AS; IMF surveillance; item; country; low-income country; financial support; international community; economic system; low income; Poverty reduction; Poverty reduction strategy; Global; Europe; Pacific Islands

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Mr. Chairman, Mr. de Rato, Mr. Wolfensohn, Governors, ladies and gentlemen: as Chairman of the Development Committee, I am pleased to report to you on the Committee’s work during the two meetings held in 2004.

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Summary Proceedings of the Fifty-Eighth Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors, 2004

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International Monetary Fund

ISBN:: 9781589065116

ISSN:: 0074-7025

Publication Date:: 15 Nov 2004

Publisher:: International Monetary Fund

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781589065116.015

Pages:: 272

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Abstract
Statement by the Governor of the Bank for the Islamic State of Afghanistan
Statement by the Governor of the Fund and the Bank for Kingdom of Bahrain
Statement by the Governor of the Fund and the Bank for Bangladesh
Statement by the Governor of the Bank for the Republic of Belarus
Statement by the Governor of the Bank for Belgium
- Crisis Prevention and Surveillance
- Crisis Resolution
- Fund Instruments
- The Role of the IMF in Low-Income Countries (LICs)
- Financing for Development
- Trade
- World Bank Strategy on Investment Climate, Growth and Infrastructure
- Decision Making
Statement by the Governor of the Bank for Bulgaria
Statement by the Governor of the Fund for Burkina Faso
- Introduction
- The Role of the IMF in Low-Income Countries
- Debt Sustainability in Low-Income Countries
- Infrastructure and Regional Integration
- Private Sector Development
- Other Issues
Joint Statement by the Governors of the Fund and the Bank for Cambodia
- Political Platform
- The Economic Performance
- Fiscal Development
- Monetary Policy
- Outlook of External Sector
- Outlook for Growth
- The Reform Strategy for 2004-2008
- Promoting Tourism Development
- Streamlining Trade Facilitation
- Private Sector Development
- Continuing Partnership for Development
- Toward Integration and Peace
Statement by the Governor of the Fund and the Bank for Canada
- Canadian economic prospects
- IMF surveillance and crisis prevention
- Need for a stronger focus on the Millennium Development Goals
- Financing development
- Strong foundations for growth and private sector development
- Critical attention to debt sustainability
- The role of the IMF in low-income countries
- Looking forward
Statement by the Governor of the Fund for the People’s Republic of China
Statement by the Alternate Governor of the Fund for the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Statement by the Governor of the Fund for the Republic of Croatia
Statement by Governor of the Bank for Denmark
- We must give special attention to Africa
- We must become more engaged in conflict prevention
- We must attach higher priority to promoting human rights, democracy and good governance
Statement by the Governor of the Fund for Fiji
Statement by the Governor of the Fund for Finland
- The Fund needs to become more candid in its surveillance
- While further improving internal governance
- There is a need to change our way of dealing with crises
- Stepping up our efforts to reduce poverty in low-income countries
Statement by the Alternate Governor of the Fund for France
- Enhanced surveillance must be consolidated.
- Additions are needed to the IMF’s toolkit for crisis prevention and resolution.
- Progress toward greater financial transparency is warranted.
- Thirdly, efforts of the international community in favor of development should be strengthened in two directions.
Statement by the Governor of the Fund and the Bank for Georgia
Statement by the Alternate Governor of the Fund for Germany
Statement by the Governor of the Bank for Ghana
Statement by the Governor of the Bank for Greece
Statement by the Governor of the Fund and the Bank for India
Statement by the Governor of the Bank for Indonesia
Statement by the Governor of the Bank for the Islamic Republic of Iran
Statement by the Alternate Governor of the Fund for Ireland
Statement by the Governor of the Fund for Israel
- Reform Is the Only Choice
Statement by the Governor of the Fund for Italy
- The Global Outlook
- Crisis Prevention and Surveillance
- The Role of the Fund in Low-Income Countries
Statement by the Governor of the Fund and the Bank for Jamaica
Statement by the Governor of the Fund and the Bank for Japan
- Introduction
- World Economy
- Asian Economy
- Japanese Economy
- IMF Surveillance and Crisis Prevention and Resolution
- Issues in Development
- Investment Climate and Infrastructure Development
- Financing Modalities
- Debt Sustainability in Low-Income Countries
- Iraq
- Measures Against the Financing of Terrorism
- Conclusion
Statement by the Governor of the Fund for the Republic of Korea
Statement by the Governor of the Bank for the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Statement by the Governor of the Bank for the Republic of Lithuania
Statement by the Governor of the Bank for the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
- Current situation in the Macedonian economy
Statement by the Governor of the Fund and the Bank for Malaysia
- Global Economic Outlook
- Malaysia’s Economy
- IMF Surveillance
- Aid Effectiveness and Financing Modalities
- Infrastructure Development
- Voice and Participation of Developing and Transition Countries
- Debt and Debt Sustainability
Statement by the Governor of the Fund for the Federated States of Micronesia
- World Economic Outlook
- Economic performance in the Pacific Constituency
- Challenges Ahead and the Way Forward
- Conclusion
Statement by the Governor of the Bank for Myanmar
Statement by the Governor of the Bank for Nepal
Statement by the Alternate Governor of the Bank for the Netherlands
Statement by the Governor of the Fund for New Zealand
- Introduction
- Development Effectiveness and Harmonisation
- Pacific
- Debt Sustainability
- WTO: Doha Development Agenda
- Internal Reform
- Concluding Comment
Statement by the Governor of the Bank for Pakistan
- Pakistan
Statement by the Governor of the Bank for Papua New Guinea
Statement by the Governor of the Bank for the Philippines
Statement by the Governor of the Bank for the Republic of Poland
Statement by the Governor of the Bank for Portugal
Statement by the Governor of the Fund and the Bank for the Russian Federation
- The Global Economy and Financial Markets
- Making IMF Surveillance More Effective and Strengthening Crisis Prevention
- Aid Effectiveness and Financing Modalities
- Investment Climate and Infrastructure Development
- Debt and Debt Sustainability
Statement by the Governor of the Fund and the Bank for Spain
- World Economic Outlook
- Surveillance and Crisis Prevention
- Low-Income Countries
- World Bank
- Abuse of The Financial System and Fighting Against Terrorism
Statement by the Governor of the Fund and the Bank for Sri Lanka
Statement by the Alternate Governor of the Fund for Switzerland
Statement by the Governor of the Bank for Thailand
Statement by the Governor of the Bank for Tonga
Statement by the Governor of the Fund for Turkey
Statement by the Governor of the Fund for Ukraine
Statement by the Governor of the Fund for the United States
Statement by the Governor of the Fund for Vietnam
Concluding Remarks by the Chairman of the Executive Board and Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund
Concluding Remarks by the Chairman of the Boards of Governors and the Governor of the Fund and the Bank for Singapore

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