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February 2014
IMF Policy paper
IMF POLICY PAPER
LAG FOR PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS
February 20, 2014
IMF staff regularly produces papers proposing new IMF policies, exploring options for reform, or reviewing existing IMF policies and operations. The following document(s) have been released and are included in this package:
The Policy Paper on Lag for Public Access to the Minutes of Executive Board Meetings, prepared by IMF staff and completed on February 20, 2014 for the Executive Board’s consideration on February 27, 2014
The policy of publication of staff reports and other documents allows for the deletion of market-sensitive information.
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LAG FOR PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS
February 20, 2014
Approved By
Siddharth Tiwari
Prepared by Strategy, Policy, and Review Department
Contents
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND
WEIGHING THE POTENTIAL BENEFITS AND RISKS OF A SHORTER LAG
A. Greater Transparency
B. The Impact on Candor in Board Discussions
C. The Risks of Releasing Sensitive Information
D. Other Considerations
POLICY OPTIONS
RECOMMENDATION
TABLE
1. International Institutions’ Policies on Public Release of Board Minutes
ANNEXES
I. Analysis of Sample Board Minutes
II. Access Lags for Executive Board Document Series
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Press Release No.14/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 7, 2014
International Monetary Fund
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