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Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust-Review of Interest Rate Structure
International Monetary Fund. Finance Dept.
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International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, &amp
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Review Department
This paper reviews the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT) interest rate structure for the period July 2019–June 2021. Since the interest rate mechanism was first established in 2009, no interest has been charged on PRGT credit. In line with the package of reforms proposed in the parallel Review of LIC Facilities, this paper proposes to align interest rates on the SCF with those on the ECF. Based on the average SDR rate over the most recently observed 12-month period, the proposed revised interest rate mechanism would result in zero interest rates on both ECF and SCF credit for the period July 2019–June 2021.
Keywords:
PP; interest rate; PRGT interest rate mechanism; rate; PRGT interest rates; PRGT; PRGT financing; interest rate mechanism; SCF credit; Credit; Loans; SDR interest rate; Credit ratings; Poverty reduction strategy; Global
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IEO Annual Report 2013
International Monetary Fund. Independent Evaluation Office

Abstract

The Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) evaluation on International Reserves: IMF Concerns and Country Perspectives was discussed by the Board in December 2012. This evaluation examined the IMF’s analysis of the effect of reserves on the stability of the international monetary system and its advice on reserve adequacy assessments in the context of bilateral surveillance. In the multilateral context, the evaluation acknowledged the IMF’s broader work stream on the international monetary system but noted that this work had not sufficiently informed the analysis and recommendations regarding reserves. The IEO evaluation of The Role of the IMF as Trusted Advisor was discussed by the Board in February 2013. This evaluation found that perceptions of the IMF had improved, but that they varied markedly by region and country type. Recognizing that there will always be an inherent tension between the IMF’s roles as a global watchdog and as a trusted advisor to member country authorities, the evaluation report explored how the IMF could sustain the more positive image it had achieved in the aftermath of the recent global crisis. The evaluation found that among key challenges facing the IMF were improving the value added and relevance of IMF advice and overcoming the perception of a lack of even-handedness.

Keywords:
IEOR; IEO; evaluation; IMF concern; IEO evaluation; IMF performance; office of budget; discretionary budget; IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings; staff allocation; Fiscal consolidation; International reserves; Balance of payments need; Budget planning and preparation; Global; Sub-Saharan Africa; Caribbean; IEO work program; budget proposal; IEO budget; IMF surveillance; International monetary system; Poverty reduction strategy
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Kyrgyz Republic: Joint Staff Advisory Note on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
The paper focuses on the workings of the Medium-Term Development Program (MTDP) of the Kyrgyz Republic. Raising living standards as well as taking measures for reducing poverty have been cited as the main priority areas of the strategy, and the measures to be undertaken to bring about improvements in these areas are highlighted. The report also throws light on the major objectives of MTDP’s three-year strategy during the period from 2012–14.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; Medium-Term Development Program; government; governance; MTDP implementation; authorities' Medium-Term Development Program; government strategy; policy choice; scenario aim; government's MTDP; Poverty reduction; Public sector; Poverty reduction strategy; Global
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2011 Review of Conditionality - Technical Appendices
International Monetary Fund
This section provides the background studies relating to dimensions of Fund policy on conditionality. Appendix 1 provides a review of Fund experience with coordination, both in a low-income country (LIC) setting (in African programs) and in an emerging market and advanced economy setting in the European Union (EU) and Euro Area (EA). Appendix 2 summarizes the recent changes to debt limits in LICs and provides an assessment of the implementation of this policy in the early stages (up to mid-February 2011). Appendix 3 reviews the experience of countries with the Flexible Credit Line (FCL) and Precautionary Credit Line (PCL)-supported programs. Appendix 4 examines the impact of the 2009 Special Drawing Rights (SDR) allocation on program design
Keywords:
PP; country authorities; program country; debt management; fiscal policy; reform agenda; labor market; program countries authorities; exchange rate; central bank; mission chief; current account; country authority respondent; Debt limits; Structural reforms; Labor markets; Poverty reduction strategy; Global
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Staff Guidance Note on the Fund’s Engagement with Countries in Fragile Situations
International Monetary Fund
This note aims to provide country teams with broad guidance on engagement with countries in fragile situations. The aim of the guidance note is to help staff maintain focus on issues specific to countries in fragile situations. While engagement should focus on the issues and principles laid out in the note, there is, of course, scope for staff to tailor engagement to country specific circumstances beyond proposed practices.
Keywords:
PP; country; The Fund; financing; policy; Fund country team
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International Monetary Fund Annual Report 2009
Fighting the Global Crisis
International Monetary Fund

Abstract

The IMF's 2009 Annual Report chronicles the response of the Fund's Executive Board and staff to the global financial crisis and other events during financial year 2009, which covers the period from May 1, 2008, through April 30, 2009. The print version of the Report is available in eight languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish), along with a CD-ROM (available in English only) that includes the Report text and ancillary materials, including the Fund's Financial Statements for FY2009.

Keywords:
AR; AREA; Fund; country; The Fund; lending; financial crisis; CIS economy; IMF activity; CIS export market; prices of commodity export; IMF headquarters; Budget planning and preparation; Human capital; Poverty reduction strategy; Financial Sector Assessment Program; Global; Africa; Europe
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Kyrgyz Republic: Fifth Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility: Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Staff Statement; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Kyrgyz Republic
International Monetary Fund
The staff report for the Fifth Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility on the Kyrgyz Republic highlights recent economic developments and performance. The current account deficit continued to widen on account of higher imports driven by strong demand, but was more than financed by private capital inflows. Policy discussions focused on the challenges posed by the sharp uptick in inflation in the context of exogenous shocks and global financial turbulence. Continued fiscal restraint is important both for reducing inflation and for enhancing debt sustainability.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; growth facility; Kyrgyz authorities; Three-Year arrangement; Three-Year; price pressure; policy dilemma; Monetary base; Debt sustainability; Global
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Mainstreaming Statistics in the Poverty Reduction Strategy Approach to Provide for More Effective Technical Assistance: Some Experience at the IMF
Mr. Robin D Kibuka
The paper reviews the Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) approach and efforts to build institutional statistical capacity to permit evidence-based monitoring of the Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSPs). Integrating the PRS approach and statistical development strategies could provide significant synergies in improving the monitoring of the PRSP goals. Mainstreaming the statistical strategies in such development plans should enhance the national priority for statistical reforms and provide a basis for costing such reforms for their incorporation into the medium-term expenditure framework. The paper concludes that such an outcome is likely to facilitate funding for the implementation of these reforms and boost the effectiveness of statistical technical assistance.
Keywords:
WP; information; sc; country; process
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Kyrgyz Republic: Fourth Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility and Request for Modification of Quantitative Performance Criteria: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Kyrgyz Republic
International Monetary Fund
The paper discusses key findings of the Fourth Review Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) for the Kyrgyz Republic. Output is rebounding and inflation remains subdued. However, most end-December 2006 and end-March 2007 structural benchmarks have been missed, partly because of political tensions that slowed the legislature. The 2007 program, which targets 6½ percent output growth and 5 percent inflation, caps the fiscal deficit at 3.1 percent of GDP and maintains a prudent monetary policy. The government plans to implement delayed structural measures under the program, and strengthen external debt management.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; growth facility; Kyrgyz authorities; Three-Year arrangement; government; MDRI debt relief; government approval; Monetary base
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Kyrgyz Republic: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Joint Staff Advisory Note
International Monetary Fund
This Joint Staff Advisory Note (JSAN) highlights the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper–Country Development Strategy (PRSP–CDS) for the Kyrgyz Republic for 2007–10. The Kyrgyz authorities’ CDS for 2007–10 builds on the policy experience from the National Poverty Reduction Strategy (NPRS). This JSAN provides advice on key priorities for strengthening the strategy and promoting the effective implementation of CDS. It reviews poverty trends, macroeconomic and sectoral policies in support of the strategy, and the mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating progress.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; government; CDS discussion; Kyrgyz authorities' Country Development Strategy; budget deficit; government apparatus; poverty reduction; labor market; implementation of the CDS; CDS' emphasis; transport policy; debt management; Credit default swap; Poverty reduction strategy; Business environment; Poverty reduction