Chapter 1: Introduction
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1. This evaluation examines the research produced at the IMF between 1999 and 2008.1 It focuses on the relevance and utilization of the research, particularly as seen by authorities in member countries, and also examines technical quality and the management of research activities. The evaluation identifies ways to improve the relevance, quality, and management of IMF research. Research is defined broadly to capture most analytical publications of the IMF, ranging from surveillance-oriented output—such as selected issues papers (SIPs) prepared for Article IV consultations and the analytical chapters of the World Economic Outlook (WEO) and Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR)—to more academically-oriented output—such as working papers (WPs) and external journal publications. During the evaluation period these outputs comprised a large body of research, about 650 publications annually, at a cost of about 10 percent of the IMF budget.

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