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Africa
Africa Is a “Continent on the Move,” Says IMF Managing Director Jun 22, 194
Discussions Center on Progress in Building Sound Banking Systems Nov 30, 378
IMF Assistance Helps African Countries to Modernize Their National Financial Sectors Nov 16, 365
Middle Eastern and North African Countries Need to Accelerate Process of Economic Integration Jul 6, 205
Paris Seminar Addresses African Adjustment to the Challenges of Globalization May 25, 164
Prospective Link with EMU Poses Challenge for CFA Franc Zone Jan 12, 15
Small Size of African Economies Explains Low Trade Levels with Industrial Countries Aug 3, 251
WAEMU to Extend Integration Efforts to Build Macroeconomic Stability Jun 8, 187
Africa: Is This The Turning Point?
Globalization and Declining Aid Bring Sub-Saharan Africa to a Turning Point Jul 6, 219
Albania
Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility May 25, 170
Algeria: Stabilization And Transition To The Market
Algeria’s Reform Program Promotes Economic Growth and Transition to the Market Aug 31, 276
American Economic Association (AEA)
Presentations Spotlight U.S. Economic Issues, Transition Economies, and Financial Crises Jan 26, 24
Annual Meetings Of The Imf And The World Bank
Annual Meetings Schedule of Events Sep 28, 289
Crisis Prevention, Stronger IMF, and Multilateral Cooperation Are Focus of Discussions Nov 2, 341
Governors Stress Cooperative Approach to Crisis; Endorse Concept for New Financial Architecture Oct 19, 305
Governors to Discuss Global Policy Challenges, Architecture of International Monetary System Sep 28, 285
Addresses
Global Response to Global Crisis—Elements of New Architecture Are Endorsed Oct 19, 327
Higher Level of International Cooperation Needed to Tackle Crisis Facing Global Economic System Oct 19, 309
International Cooperation Is Vital to Overcome Human and Economic Crisis Oct 19, 312
Wolfensohn Addresses Human Crisis; Seeks Solution Through Balanced Framework Oct 19, 314
Election of Executive Directors
New Executive Directors Elected Oct 19, 325
Press Conference
Agreement Achieved on Key Tenets of Efforts to Fight Contagion, Adapt Financial Architecture Oct 19, 329
Annual Report 1998
Fischer Underscores Need to Strengthen IMF Resources to Meet Demand for Financial Support Sep 28, 296
Architecture Of Financial System
Agreement Achieved on Key Tenets of Efforts to Fight Contagion, Adapt Financial Architecture Oct 19, 329
Camdessus Discusses New Global Architecture, Ways to Strengthen Political Accountability May 25, 157
Global Response to Global Crisis—Elements of New Architecture Are Endorsed Oct 19, 327
Governors Stress Cooperative Approach to Crisis; Endorse Concept for New Financial Architecture Oct 19, 305
Governors to Discuss Global Policy Challenges, Architecture of International Monetary System Sep 28, 285
Maystadt, Camdessus Discuss Crisis Prevention, Monetary Architecture, and Fiscal Transparency Apr 27, 116
Reports on International Financial Architecture Oct 19, 307
Strengthening the Architecture of the International Monetary System Sep 1998, S2
Argentina
Extended Fund Facility Feb 9, 43
Asia
Camdessus Meets with Asian Labor Leaders Mar 9, 71
Camdessus Says IMF Support for Asian Programs Is Marked Departure from Traditional Role Feb 23, 49
Comprehensive Framework and Government Involvement Are Key to Successful Restructuring Dec 14, 394
IMF Lending in 1997 Soars to Near-Record Level as Asian Countries Make Large Drawings Feb 9, 33
Indonesia Adopts Revised Reform Program; Korean Situation Eases Jan 26, 17
Members Resolve to Work Toward Early and Sustained Recovery from Crisis Nov 30, 376
Ministers Outlined Strategy to Restore Growth and Curb Poverty in East Asia Oct 19, 323
Multinationals Remain Confident in Asia as Destination for Investment Apr 6, 112
Panel Agrees Rapid Response to Crises Is Vital to Avoid Costly Market Reactions May 11, 141
Singapore Regional Training Institute Opens with Seminar on Capital Flows in Asia May 25, 166
Temporary Fiscal Expansion Could Lessen Chance of Prolonged Recession in Asian Crisis Countries Nov 30, 377
Asian Crisis, See Also Financial Crises
Asian Crisis Dominates Developments in International Capital Markets Sep 28, 290
Asian Crisis Intensifies Need for a New Global Architecture Jul 6, 208
Effects of Asian Crisis Add to Uncertainty of World Economic Prospects Apr 27, 138
Facing Asian Crisis, Latin America and Caribbean Demonstrate Resiliency, Potential for Growth Mar 9, 65
Fischer Outlines IMF Policy Prescriptions to Minimize Impact of Asian Crisis Apr 6, 97
Fischer Presents IMF Perspective on Origins, Implications of Asian Crisis Jan 26, 21
Group of Eight Leaders Focus on Asian Crisis, Monetary Cooperation, Debt Relief Issues May 25, 157
Group of Seven Agrees on Basis for Recovery; Supports Emphasis on Structural Reform Mar 9, 69
Group of Seven Calls for Debate on Implications of Asian Crisis for Strengthening Monetary System Mar 9, 65
Group of 24 Focuses on Lessons of Asian Crisis for Developing Countries Mar 9, 72
IMF Accelerates Disbursement to Korea; Schedules High-Level Visit to Indonesia Jan 12, 1
IMF Publications Cover Asian Crisis and Reviews of Member Country Prospects Jun 8, 175
IMF Response to Crisis Highlights New Directions in Managing International Monetary System Feb 23, 50
IMF Study Concludes Hedge Funds Played Generally Limited Role in Asia Crisis May 11, 155
IMF Support Has Been Integral Element in Helping Countries Weather Impact of Asian Crisis Aug 31, 280
In Asian Crisis, Macroeconomic Indicators Provided Limited Advance Warning Aug 17, 259
Origins of the Asian Crisis Apr 6, 104
Participation in the IMF Is an Investment in World Stability and Prosperity Mar 23, 88
Private Capital Flows to Emerging Markets Show Sharp Decline in 1997, IIF Reports Feb 9, 35
Rubin Stresses IMF’s Central Stabilizing Role, Need to Update Global Financial Structure Jan 26, 23
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
ADB Surveys Asian Developing Country Prospects Jun 8, 184
Azerbaijan
Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility/Extended Fund Facility Jan 12, 13
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Baltic States
Central Banks in Transition Economies Pursue Market-Based Reforms Feb 9, 44
Reforming Pension Systems in the Baltics, Russia, and Other Countries of the Former Soviet Union Mar 9, 75
Study Analyzes Role of External Borrowing Among Countries of Former Soviet Union Jun 8, 178
Bangladesh
Emergency Assistance Nov 2, 349
Bank For International Settlements (BIS)
Crisis Management Is Key to Crisis Prevention Jun 22, 203
Banking
Banking Sector Restructuring: Lessons from Experience Nov 30, 383
Camdessus Stresses Sound Banking System Requires Strong and Transparent Framework Nov 30, 375
Central Banks in Transition Economies Pursue Market-Based Reforms Feb 9, 44
Discussions Center on Progress in Building Sound Banking Systems Nov 30, 378
Discussions Focus on Central Banking Issues, Financial Stability in Transition Economies Aug 3, 241
Indonesia Announces Comprehensive Reforms; Seeks to Rehabilitate Banking Sector Feb 9, 33
Kazakhstan Follows Pragmatic Path in Restructuring Its Banking System Nov 30, 382
Lessons from Systemic Bank Restructuring Jan 12, 8
Reforms Are Needed to Ensure Restructuring of Japan’s Banking System and Restore Growth Aug 17, 253
Should Central Bank Operations in the Foreign Exchange Market Be More Transparent? Aug 17, 261
Unprecedented Recent Growth of Islamic Banking Calls for Specialized Regulatory Framework May 11, 151
World Banking Systems Must Respond to New Global Innovation and Competition Aug 3, 245
Banking System Restructuring In Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan Follows Pragmatic Path in Restructuring Its Banking System Nov 30, 382
Bolivia
Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility Sep 28, 300
Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative Oct 19, 333
Boorman, Jack
Fischer Says Program Aims to Help Brazil to Strengthen Fiscal, Structural Reform Efforts Nov 30, 372
Bosnia And Herzegovina
Stand-By Arrangement Jun 8, 185
Brazil
Brazil and IMF Announce Successful Conclusion to Negotiations on Economic, Financial Program Nov 2, 353
Brazil and IMF Discuss Main Lines of Proposed Economic Policy Framework Oct 19, 305
Brazil and IMF Hold Preliminary Discussions to Prepare Ground for Multiyear Fiscal Program Nov. 3, 337
Camdessus Says IMF Will Work with Brazil to Support a Strong Program Sep 28, 299
Composition of the Brazilian Support Package Nov 30, 374
Fischer Says Program Aims to Help Brazil to Strengthen Fiscal, Structural Reform Efforts Nov 30, 372
IMF Approves Stand-By Credit for Brazil; Activates New Arrangements to Borrow Dec 14, 385
Bulgaria
Article VIII Oct 19, 333
Extended Fund Facility Oct 19, 332
Burkina Faso
Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility Sep 28, 298
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Camdessus, Michel, See Managing Director Of The Imf
Cameroon
Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility Sep 28, 301
Cape Verde
Stand-By Mar 9, 78
Capital Account Liberalization
Capital Liberalization Under an Amendment of the IMF’s Articles Sep 1998, S4
Ministers Assess Implications of Asian Crisis, Capital Liberalization, ESAF and HIPC Apr 27, 119
Seminar Discusses the Orderly Path to Capital Account Liberalization Mar 23, 81
Capital Account Liberalization: Theoretical And Practical Aspects
Economic Forum Debates Capital Mobility Issues, Addresses IMF Role in Orderly Liberalization Nov 2, 337
Castello Branco, Marta
Reforming Pension Systems in the Baltics, Russia, and Other Countries of the Former Soviet Union Mar 9, 75
Central African Republic
Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility Aug 3, 248
Central Bank Reforms In The Baltics, Russia, And Other Countries Of The Former Soviet Union
Central Banks in Transition Economies Pursue Market-Based Reforms Feb 9, 44
The Cfa Franc Zone And The Emu
Prospective Link with EMU Poses Challenge for CFA Franc Zone Jan 12, 15
Chabrier, Paul
Middle Eastern and North African Countries Need to Accelerate Process of Economic Integration Jul 6, 205
Chad
Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility May 11, 153
Ciampi, Carlo Azeguo
Ciampi, Camdessus Emphasize Need to Strengthen IMF Resources in Current Circumstances Oct 19, 315
Italy’s Ciampi Named New Chairman of IMF Interim Committee Oct 19, 306
Code Of Good Practices On Fiscal Transparency
Code of Good Practices on Fiscal Transparency: Declaration on Principles Apr 27,122 and Sep 1998, S3
Ministers Outline Measures to Strengthen Monetary System; Adopt Code of Good Practices on Fiscal Transparency Apr 27, 113
Conferences
Discussions Focus on Central Banking Issues, Financial Stability in Transition Economies Aug 3, 241
Fischer Presents IMF Perspective on Origins, Implications of Asian Crisis Jan 26,21
Speakers See Strong Prospects for Euro’s Success, but Note Political, Economic Challenges Remain Nov 30,369
Congo, Republic Of
Emergency Post-Conflict Assistance Aug 3, 248
Coordination Of Monetary And Fiscal Policies
Structural Reform and Market-Based Policies Heighten Need for Policy Coordination Jun 8, 176
Corden, W. Max
Temporary Fiscal Expansion Could Lessen Chance of Prolonged Recession in Asian Crisis Countries Nov 30, 377
Corporate Debt Restructuring In East Asia: Some Lessons From International Experience
Comprehensive Framework and Government Involvement Are Key to Successful Restructuring Dec 14, 394
Corruption Around The World: Causes, Consequences, Scope, And Cures
Comprehensive Strategy Is Needed to Fight Global Corruption Jun 8, 182
Cote D’Ivoire
Debt Reduction Under HIPC Apr 6, 107
Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility Mar 23, 93
Cottarelli, Carlo
Can Monetary Policy Achieve Credibility Without Rules? Feb 9, 40
Credibility Without Rules? Monetary Frameworks In The Post-Bretton Woods Era
Can Monetary Policy Achieve Credibility Without Rules? Feb 9, 40
Currency Boards
Making Currency Boards Operational Requires Wide Array of Technical Preparations Jan 26, 27
Current Account Reversals And Currency Crises: Empirical Regularities
Study Analyzes Links Between International Currency Crises and Current Account Reversals Aug 3, 244
Current Legal Issues Affecting Central Banks
World Banking Systems Must Respond to New Global Innovation and Competition Aug 3, 245
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Debt
Comprehensive Framework and Government Involvement Are Key to Successful Restructuring Dec 14, 394
Despite Decline in 1996, Official Financing Is Increasingly Vital for Low-Income Countries Mar 23, 94
Group of Eight Leaders Focus on Asian Crisis, Monetary Cooperation, Debt Relief Issues May 25, 157
Leaders Stress Debt Relief for Poorest Nations; Affirm IMF’s Key Role in Crisis Resolution May 25, 159
Low-Income Countries’ External Debt Histories Yield Lessons for Future Jun 8, 180
Plight of the Poorest and Social Justice Are Important Items on the IMF’s Agenda Nov 2, 351
Relief Measures Help Lighten Debt Burden, Pave Way for Growth in Poorest Countries Aug 31, 269
Russia Announces Exchange Rate Measures Plus Restructuring of Government Debt Aug 31, 275
World Bank, IMF, and IDB to Assist Honduras and Nicaragua on External Debt Nov 30, 369
De La Piedra, Enrique
Structural Reform and Market-Based Policies Heighten Need for Policy Coordination Jun 8, 176
Deutsche Bundesbank
Frankfurt Symposium
IMF Financing: Too Much or Too Little? Jul 20, 223 IMF Surveillance: Need for New Teeth? Jul 20, 224
Role of the IMF in Transition Economies Jul 20, 225
Speakers Agree on IMF Role in Crisis Management; Stress Importance of Transparency, Data Disclosure Jul 20, 221
Developing Countries
Bolstering Market Access of Developing Countries Is Essential for Progress in Globalized World Jul 20, 231
Group of 24 Focuses on Lessons of Asian Crisis for Developing Countries Mar 9, 72
World Bank Study Projects Near-Term Drop in Private Financial Flows to Developing Countries Apr 6, 103
Development Committee
Communiqué
Ministers Outlined Strategy to Restore Growth and Curb Poverty in East Asia Oct 19, 323
Ministers Welcome Support for HIPC Initiative; Stress Importance of Additional Contributions Apr 27, 126
Development Issues
Speakers Explore Range of Development Issues and Appropriate Responses to Financial Crises May 11, 146
Djibouti
Extension and Augmentation of Stand-By Arrangement Jun 22, 200
Dominican Republic
Emergency Assistance Nov 16, 364
Donovan, Donal
Donal Donovan Named Director of Singapore Regional Training Institute May 11, 143
E
Economic Club Of Washington
Participation in the IMF Is an Investment in World Stability and Prosperity Mar 23, 88
Ecuador
Camdessus Gives Assurances of IMF Support to Economies Devastated by Hurricane Mitch Dec 14, 393
Egypt
Egypt’s Successful Stabilization Program Lays Foundation for Renewed Growth Feb 9, 47
IMF Support Aims to Raise Growth, Create Employment Opportunities Feb 9, 47
Eichengreen, Barry
IMF Study Concludes Hedge Funds Played Generally Limited Role in Asia Crisis May 11, 155
El Salvador
Camdessus Gives Assurances of IMF Support to Economies Devastated by Hurricane Mitch Dec 14, 393
Stand-By Credit Oct 19, 331
Emerging Market Economies
Camdessus Assesses Prospects for Recovery in Emerging Market Economies Sep 28, 285
Ministers Consider Effects of Aging Populations, Need to Strengthen Emerging Market Economies Apr 27, 130
Private Capital Flows to Emerging Markets Show Sharp Decline in 1997, IIF Reports Feb 9, 35
Employment
Group of Eight Advocates “Practical Steps” to Promote Jobs and Employment Mar 9, 70
Equity
Debate on Equity Invites Diverse Perspectives, Generates Pragmatic Prescriptions Jun 22, 189
Ernest Sturc Memorial Lecture
Temporary Fiscal Expansion Could Lessen Chance of Prolonged Recession in Asian Crisis Countries Nov 30, 377
Errico, Luca
Unprecedented Recent Growth of Islamic Banking Calls for Specialized Regulatory Framework May 11, 151
The Esaf At Ten Years: Economic Adjustment And Reform In Low-Income Countries
ESAF Review Assesses Macroeconomic Adjustment in Transition Economies Feb 23, 63
Estonia
Stand-By Jan 12, 11
Ethiopia
Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility Nov 2, 349
EURO
IMF to Incorporate Euro into SDR Basket After Launch of EMU Oct 19, 332
Speakers See Strong Prospects for Euro’s Success, but Note Political, Economic Challenges Remain Nov 30, 369
European-American Business Council
Camdessus Assesses Prospects for Recovery in Emerging Market Economies Sep 28, 285
European Economic And Monetary Union (EMU)
EMU Has Institutional Implications for Countries Aspiring to Join the European Union Jul 6, 211
European Monetary Institute Feb 23, 60
IMF to Incorporate Euro into SDR Basket After Launch of EMU Oct 19, 332
Industrial Countries Welcome Progress on EMU; Call for Japan to Address Financial Problems Apr 27, 128
Issues in Design of Monetary Instruments for EMU Move Toward Resolution Feb 23, 60
Prospective Link with EMU Poses Challenge for CFA Franc Zone Jan 12, 15
Three Stages to Economic and Monetary Union Feb 23, 61
European Union (EU)
EMU Has Institutional Implications for Countries Aspiring to Join the European Union Jul 6, 211
Free Trade Accords with EU Heighten Need for Tax Reform in Southern Mediterranean Region Aug 17, 266
Reforms Are Designed to Align Budgetary Practices with Those of EU Countries Dec 14, 399
Exchange Rates
A Methodology for Exchange Rate Assessments Sep 1998, S13
Russia Announces Exchange Rate Measures Plus Restructuring of Government Debt Aug 31, 275
Explaining The Recent Behavior Of Inflation And Unemployment In The United States
Sharp Fall in Import Prices Helps Shape U.S. Inflation Performance Dec 14, 391
External Borrowing In The Baltics, Russia, And Other States Of The Former Soviet Union—The Transition To A Market Economy
Study Analyzes Role of External Borrowing Among Countries of Former Soviet Union Jun 8, 178
External Debt, See Debt
External Debt Histories Of Ten Low-Income Developing Countries: Lessons From Their Experience
Low-Income Countries’ External Debt Histories Yield Lessons for Future Jun 8, 180
External Evaluation
External Evaluation of ESAF Following Executive Board Review, Mar 23, 81
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Farahbaksh, Mitra
Unprecedented Recent Growth of Islamic Banking Calls for Specialized Regulatory Framework May 11, 151
Feldman, Robert A.
EMU Has Institutional Implications for Countries Aspiring to join the European Union Jul 6, 211
Financial Architecture, See Architecture Of Financial System
Financial Crises, See Also Asian Crisis
Crisis Management Is Key to Crisis Prevention Jun 22, 203
Crisis Prevention, Stronger IMF, and Multilateral Cooperation Are Focus of Discussions Nov 2, 341
Developing Country Ministers Call for Task Force to Study Crisis Response and Social Safety Nets Apr 27, 131
Financial Crisis Prevention, Management Will Be Focus of Ministers’ Discussions Apr 6, 97
Global Response to Global Crisis—Elements of New Architecture Are Endorsed Oct 19, 327
Governors Stress Cooperative Approach to Crisis; Endorse Concept for New Financial Architecture Oct 19, 305
Higher Level of International Cooperation Needed to Tackle Crisis Facing Global Economic System Oct 19, 309
IMF Acts in Changing Economic Environment to Strengthen Global Monetary System Sep 1998, S1
Improved Crisis Prevention and Management Requires Private Sector Involvement Oct 19, 323
International Cooperation Is Vital to Overcome Human and Economic Crisis Oct 19,312
Leaders Stress Debt Relief for Poorest Nations; Affirm IMF’s Key Role in Crisis Resolution May 25,159
Maystadt, Camdessus Discuss Crisis Prevention, Monetary Architecture, and Fiscal Transparency Apr 27,116
Panel Agrees Rapid Response to Crises Is Vital to Avoid Costly Market Reactions May 11,141
Presentations Spotlight U.S. Economic Issues, Transition Economies, and Financial Crises Jan 26,24
Range of Elements Led to Buildup of Pressure, Spillover onto Global Financial Markets Sep 28, 292
Sound Policies and Reforms Help Philippines Manage Crisis and Seek Stronger Growth May 25, 167
Speakers Agree on IMF Role in Crisis Management; Stress Importance of Transparency, Data Disclosure Jul 20, 221
Speakers Explore Range of Development Issues and Appropriate Responses to Financial Crises May 11, 146
What Are the Causes and Consequences of Sharp Falls in Current Account Deficits? Feb 23, 62
Financial Markets
Exchange Regime Transitions, Boom-Bust Cycles Play Key Roles in Financial Market Turbulence Dec 14, 385
Range of Elements Led to Buildup of Pressure, Spillover onto Global Financial Markets Sep 28, 292
Financial Reform
Camdessus Outlines Agenda for International Monetary and Financial Reform Nov 16, 355
Group of Seven Unveils Plan for Financial Reform, Calls for Enhanced IMF Line of Credit Nov 16, 360
Financial Sector Development In Sub-Saharan African Countries
IMF Assistance Helps African Countries to Modernize Their National Financial Sectors Nov 16, 365
Fiscal Policy
Fiscal Policy Can Have Direct Influence on Output Growth Feb 23, 57
Structural Reform and Market-Based Policies Heighten Need for Policy Coordination Jun 8, 176
United States Applied Strong Deficit Reduction Policies to Achieve Fiscal Balance Aug 31, 283
Fischer, Stanley
Fischer Briefs Asian, African Journalists Via Teleconference Nov 2, 345
IMF Executive Board Completes First Review of Indonesia’s Economic Program May 11, 141
Addresses
Fischer Outlines IMF Policy Prescriptions to Minimize Impact of Asian Crisis Apr 6, 97
Fischer Presents IMF Perspective on Origins, Implications of Asian Crisis Jan 26, 21
Press Briefing
Fischer Emphasizes Success of Indonesian Program Depends on Rigorous Implementation May 11, 142
Fischer Underscores Need to Strengthen IMF Resources to Meet Demand for Financial Support Sep 28, 296
Press Conference
Fischer Says Program Aims to Help Brazil to Strengthen Fiscal, Structural Reform Efforts Nov 30, 372
Foreign Direct Investment, See Investment
Foreign Exchange Market
Should Central Bank Operations in the Foreign Exchange Market Be More Transparent? Aug 17, 261
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The Gambia
Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility Jul 20, 234
Georgia
Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility Aug 3, 249
Ghana
Appropriate Price Incentive Is Key to Boosting Ghana’s Cocoa Production Jul 20, 235
Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility Apr 6, 108
Globalization
Bolstering Market Access of Developing Countries Is Essential for Progress in Globalized World Jul 20, 231
Effective Globalization Requires Strong National, International Monetary and Financial Systems Nov 2, 346
Globalization and Declining Aid Bring Sub-Saharan Africa to a Turning Point Jul 6, 219
Globalization, Market Integration Spotlight Key Role of Payment Systems Apr 6, 105
Globalization Spurs Need to Adapt Taxes to Address Highly Mobile Financial Capital Jul 6, 213
Managing the International Economy in an Age of Globalization Nov 2, 344
Paris Seminar Addresses African Adjustment to the Challenges of Globalization May 25, 164
Gondwe, G.E.
IMF Announces Senior Staff Appointments Dec 14, 396
Government Expenditure Arrears: Securitization And Other Solutions
Study Recommends Securitization as a Means of Clearing Stock of Government Arrears Jun 22, 198
Government Operations
How to Enhance the Transparency of Government Operations Feb 23, 55
Group Of Eight (G-8)
Group of Eight Advocates “Practical Steps” to Promote Jobs and Employment Mar 9, 70
Group of Eight Leaders Focus on Asian Crisis, Monetary Cooperation, Debt Relief Issues May 25, 157
Leaders Stress Debt Relief for Poorest Nations; Affirm IMF’s Key Role in Crisis Resolution May 25, 159
Group Of Seven (G-7)
Group of Seven Calls for Debate on Implications of Asian Crisis for Strengthening Monetary System Mar 9, 65
Group of Seven Pledges Support for Strengthened Financial Sector Surveillance Nov 16, 360
Group of Seven Unveils Plan for Financial Reform, Calls for Enhanced IMF Line of Credit Nov 16, 360
IMF Executive Directors for Group of Seven Present Program on Strengthening IMF Nov 16, 362
Communiqués
Group of Seven Agrees on Basis for Recovery; Supports Emphasis on Structural Reform Mar 9, 69
Industrial Countries Welcome Progress on EMU; Call for Japan to Address Financial Problems Apr 27, 128
Surveillance, Catalytic Financing Remain Key to IMF’s Central Role in Crisis Prevention Oct 19, 321
Group Of Ten (G-10)
Communiqués
Improved Crisis Prevention and Management Requires Private Sector Involvement Oct 19, 323
Ministers Consider Effects of Aging Populations, Need to Strengthen Emerging Market Economies Apr 27, 130
Group Of Twenty-Four (G-24)
Group of 24 Focuses on Lessons of Asian Crisis for Developing Countries Mar 9, 72
Communiqués
Developing Country Ministers Call for Task Force to Study Crisis Response and Social Safety Nets Apr 27, 131
Effective Globalization Requires Strong National, International Monetary and Financial Systems Nov 2, 346
Guinea
Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility Apr 27, 134
Guyana
Debt-Reduction Package Jan 12, 13
Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility Aug 3, 247
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Haiti
Emergency Assistance Dec 14, 397
Hardy, Daniel C.
In Asian Crisis, Macroeconomic Indicators Provided Limited Advance Warning Aug 17, 259
Hedge Funds And Financial Market Dynamics
IMF Study Concludes Hedge Funds Played Generally Limited Role in Asia Crisis May 11, 155
Hernandez-CatÁ, Ernesto
IMF Announces Senior Staff Appointments Dec 14, 396
Honduras
Camdessus Gives Assurances of IMF Support to Economies Devastated by Hurricane Mitch Dec 14, 393
Emergency Assistance Dec 14, 397
World Bank, IMF, and IDB to Assist Honduras and Nicaragua on External Debt Nov 30, 369
Horiguchi, Yusuke
IMF Announces Senior Staff Appointments Dec 14, 396
Hurricane Mitch
Camdessus Gives Assurances of IMF Support to Economies Devastated by Hurricane Mitch Dec 14, 393
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The Impact Of Fiscal Policy Variables On Output Growth
Fiscal Policy Can Have Direct Influence on Output Growth Feb 23, 57
Indonesia
As Indonesian Economy Continues to Weaken, IMF to Consider Easing Program Deadlines Jun 8, 173
Fischer Emphasizes Success of Indonesian Program Depends on Rigorous Implementation May 11, 142
IMF Accelerates Disbursement to Korea; Schedules High-Level Visit to Indonesia Jan 12, 1
IMF and Indonesia Agree on Accelerated Economic Reforms Jan 26, 17
IMF Approves $960 Million Credit for Indonesia Nov 16, 355
IMF Board Approves Extended Arrangement to Support Indonesia’s Economic Program Aug 31, 269
IMF Completes Review and Increases Financing of Indonesia’s Economic Program Jul 20, 229
IMF Executive Board Completes First Review of Indonesia’s Economic Program May 11, 141
Indonesia Adopts Revised Reform Program; Korean Situation Eases Jan 26, 17
Indonesia and IMF Sign New Agreement Jul 6, 214
Indonesia Announces Comprehensive Reforms; Seeks to Rehabilitate Banking Sector Feb 9, 33
Ingves, Stefan
IMF Names New Head of Monetary and Exchange Affairs Department Nov 2, 348
Institute Of International Finance
Private Capital Flows to Emerging Markets Show Sharp Decline in 1997, IIF Reports Feb 9, 35
Inter-American Development Bank
World Bank, IMF, and IDB to Assist Honduras and Nicaragua on External Debt Nov 30, 369
Interim Committee
Managing Director’s Statement to the Interim Committee, April 16 Apr 27, 125
Maystadt Proposes Setting Up Working Groups to Increase Effectiveness of Interim Committee Jul 20, 227
Ministers Outline Measures to Strengthen Monetary System; Adopt Code of Good Practices on Fiscal Transparency Apr 27, 113
Reports on International Financial Architecture Oct 19, 307
Agenda
Financial Crisis Prevention, Management Will Be Focus of Ministers’ Discussions Apr 6, 97
Chairmanship
Italy’s Ciampi Named New Chairman of IMF Interim Committee Oct 19, 306
Communiqués
Countries Urged to Take Forceful Action to Restore Market Confidence and Growth Oct 19, 317
Ministers Assess Implications of Asian Crisis, Capital Liberalization, ESAF and HIPC Apr 27, 119
Declaration
Code of Good Practices on Fiscal Transparency: Declaration on Principles Apr 27, 122
Joint Press Conferences
Ciampi, Camdessus Emphasize Need to Strengthen IMF Resources in Current Circumstances Oct 19, 315
Maystadt, Camdessus Discuss Crisis Prevention, Monetary Architecture, and Fiscal Transparency Apr 27, 116
International Capital Markets: Developments, Prospects, And Policy Issues
Asian Crisis Dominates Developments in International Capital Markets Sep 28, 290
Range of Elements Led to Buildup of Pressure, Spillover onto Global Financial Markets Sep 28, 292
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Indonesia and IMF Sign New Agreement Jul 6, 214
Access Limits
Access Limits Are Guided by Quotas Sep 1998, S19
Appointments
Donal Donovan Named Director of Singapore Regional Training Institute May 11, 143
IMF Announces Senior Staff Appointments Dec 14, 396
IMF Names New Head of Monetary and Exchange Affairs Department Nov 2, 348
Arrears
IMF Strategy Stresses Prevention, Cooperation Sep 1998, S28
Articles of Agreement
Article IV Sep 1998, S11
Article VIII Sep 1998, S14
Capital Liberalization Under an Amendment of the IMF’s Articles Sep 1998, S4
Chronology
IMF Evolves in Response to Over Half a Century of Challenge and Change Sep 1998, S29
Conditionality
Fostering Sustained Policy Implementation Sep 1998, S14
Conferences
Debate on Equity Invites Diverse Perspectives, Generates Pragmatic Prescriptions Jun 22, 189
Kyrgyz Republic Hosts Conference on Challenges Facing Economies in Transition Jun 22, 196
Debt Strategy
IMF Involvement Emphasizes Guidance and Adequate Financial Support Sep 1998, S21
Economic Forums
Economic Forum Debates Capital Mobility Issues, Addresses IMF Role in Orderly Liberalization Nov 2, 337
Exchange Regime Transitions, Boom-Bust Cycles Play Key Roles in Financial Market Turbulence Dec 14, 385
Panel Agrees Rapid Response to Crises Is Vital to Avoid Costly Market Reactions May 11, 141
Trade Liberalization Increasingly Seen as Crucial Ingredient for Sustained Growth Mar 9, 73
Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility (ESAF)
ESAF Facts Mar 23, 85
ESAF Review Assesses Macroeconomic Adjustment in Transition Economies Feb 23, 63
Executive Board Considers Report of External Evaluators Mar 23, 86
External Evaluation of the ESAF Sep 1998, S20
IMF Releases Report of External Evaluation of ESAF Following Executive Board Review Mar 23, 81
Ministers Assess Implications of Asian Crisis, Capital Liberalization, ESAF and HIPC Apr 27, 119
Executive Board
Executive Board Considers Report of External Evaluators Mar 23, 86
IMF Board Approves Extended Arrangement to Support Indonesia’s Economic Program Aug 31, 269
IMF Board Completes Thailand Review, Commends Thai Authorities Sep 28, 300
IMF Completes Review and Increases Financing of Indonesia’s Economic Program Jul 20, 229
IMF Executive Board Sep 1998, S5
IMF Executive Board Completes First Review of Indonesia’s Economic Program May 11, 141
IMF Executive Board Completes Review of Russian Program Jul 6, 205
IMF Executive Board Completes Second Review of Thailand’s Economic Program Mar 9, 68
IMF Executive Board Releases Further Funds to Support Thailand’s Economic Program Jun 22, 193
IMF Releases Report of External Evaluation of ESAF Following Executive Board Review Mar 23, 81
Management Welcomes Board Decision to Provide Additional Credits for Russia Aug 3, 237
New Executive Directors Elected Oct 19, 325
Strengthening the Architecture of the International Monetary System Sep 1998, S2
Financial Facilities
As Indonesian Economy Continues to Weaken, IMF to Consider Easing Program Deadlines Jun 8, 173
Composition of the Brazilian Support Package Nov 30, 374
IMF Accelerates Disbursement to Korea; Schedules High-Level Visit to Indonesia Jan 12, 1
IMF Approved $11.2 Billion in Financing to Support Russia’s Economic Program Aug 3, 237
IMF Approves $960 Million Credit for Indonesia Nov 16, 355
IMF Approves Stand-By Credit for Brazil; Activates New Arrangements to Borrow Dec 14, 385
IMF Approves Supplemental Reserve Facility Jan 12, 7
IMF Board to Consider Strengthened Reform Program and Increased Financing for Russia Jul 20, 221
IMF Financing Helps Members Pursue Sound Policies Sep 1998, S16
IMF Management to Recommend Release of Funds After Russia Announces New Fiscal Measures Jun 8, 173
IMF Support Aims to Raise Growth, Create Employment Opportunities Feb 9, 47
IMF Support Has Been Integral Element in Helping Countries Weather Impact of Asian Crisis Aug 31, 280
Korea to Make Repurchases Under SRF Dec 14, 388
Management Welcomes Board Decision to Provide Additional Credits for Russia Aug 3, 237
Russia and IMF Agree to Extend and Augment Financial Support Under EFF Program Feb 23, 49
Financial Position
IMF Begins Regular Release of Information on Financial Resources and Liquidity Position Nov 16, 353
Fiscal Program
Brazil and IMF Hold Preliminary Discussions to Prepare Ground for Multiyear Fiscal Program Nov 3, 337
Frankfurt Symposium
IMF Financing: Too Much or Too Little? Jul 20, 223
IMF Surveillance: Need for New Teeth? Jul 20, 224
Role of the IMF in Transition Economies Jul 20, 225
Speakers Agree on IMF Role in Crisis Management; Stress Importance of Transparency, Data Disclosure Jul 20, 221
Governance
Good Governance Has Become Essential in Promoting Growth and Stability Feb 9, 36
Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative
HIPC Definitions Sep 28, 289
HIPC Documents Available on IMF Web Site Sep 28, 289
Initiative for Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Sep 1998, S23
Ministers Assess Implications of Asian Crisis, Capital Liberalization, ESAF and HIPC Apr 27, 119
Ministers Welcome Support for HIPC Initiative; Stress Importance of Additional Contributions Apr 27, 126
Relief Measures Help Lighten Debt Burden, Pave Way for Growth in Poorest Countries Aug 31, 269
IMF-Supported Programs
IMF Mission Reaches Tentative Agreement on Stabilization, Structural Program for Ukraine Aug 17, 253
Social Spending Rises and Indicators Improve with IMF-Supported Programs Feb 23, 52
Trade Liberalization Increasingly Seen as Crucial Ingredient for Sustained Growth Mar 9, 73
Income and Charges
IMF Sets Annual Net Income Target to Add to Reserves Sep 1998, S27
Joint Communiqué
Russia and IMF Agree to Extend and Augment Financial Support Under EFF Program Feb 23, 49
Lending
IMF Lending in 1997 Soars to Near-Record Level as Asian Countries Make Large Drawings Feb 9, 33
New Arrangements to Borrow (NAB)
New Arrangements to Borrow Enter into Force Nov 30, 370
News Briefs
World Bank, IMF, and IDB to Assist Honduras and Nicaragua on External Debt Nov 30, 369
Organization
IMF Structure Shaped by Articles of Agreement Sep 1998, S5
Press Releases
Albania: ESAF May 25, 170
Argentina: EFF Feb 9, 43
Azerbaijan: ESAF/EFF/ Jan 12, 13
Bangladesh: Emergency Assistance Nov 2, 349
Board of Governors Adopts Quota Resolution; Members Must Take Steps to Consent to Increases Feb 9, 38
Bolivia: ESAF Sep 28, 300
Bolivia: HIPC Oct 19, 333
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Stand-By Arrangement Jun 8, 185
Bulgaria: Article VIII Oct 19, 333
Bulgaria: Extended Fund Facility Oct 19, 332
Burkina Faso: ESAF Sep 28, 298
Cameroon: ESAF Sep 28, 301
Cape Verde: Stand-By Mar 9, 78
Central African Republic: ESAF Aug 3, 248
Chad: ESAF May 11, 153
Congo, Republic of: Emergency Post-Conflict Assistance Aug 3, 248
Cote d’Ivoire: Debt Reduction Under HIPC Apr 6, 107
Cote d’lvoire: ESAF Mar 23, 93
Djibouti: Extension and Augmentation of Stand-By Arrangement Jun 22, 200
Dominican Republic: Emergency Assistance Nov 16, 364
Donal Donovan Named Director of Singapore Regional Training Institute May 11, 143
El Salvador: Stand-By Credit Oct 19, 331
Estonia: Stand-By Jan 12, 11
Ethiopia: ESAF Nov 2, 349
The Gambia: ESAF Jul 20, 234
Georgia: ESAF Aug 3, 249
Ghana: ESAF Apr 6, 108
Guinea: ESAF Apr 27, 134
Guyana: Debt-Reduction Package Jan 12, 13
Guyana: ESAF Aug 3, 247
Haiti: Emergency Assistance Dec 14, 397
Honduras: Emergency Assistance Dec 14, 397
IMF Approves Stand-By Credit for Brazil; Activates New Arrangements to Borrow Dec 14, 385
IMF Approves Supplemental Reserve Facility Jan 12, 7
IMF Board Submits Resolution to Governors for Quota Increase Jan 12, 7
IMF Executive Board Praises Kafka’s Distinguished Record of Service Nov 2, 348
IMF Names New Head of Monetary and Exchange Affairs Department Nov 2, 348
IMF to Incorporate Euro into SDR Basket After Launch of EMU Oct 19, 332
Kyrgyz Republic: ESAF Jul 6, 217
Lesotho: Article VIII Mar 23, 93
Macedonia, F.Y.R.: Article VIII Jul 6, 217
Macedonia, F.Y.R.: ESAF Jul 6, 215
Mali: ESAF Aug 17, 266
Mali: HIPC Sep 28, 299
Mozambique: Debt-Relief Package Under HIPC Apr 27, 135
Mozambique: ESAF Aug 31, 282
Nicaragua: ESAF Apr 6, 107
Niger: ESAF Sep 28, 297
Palau: Membership Jan 12, 11
Panama: EFF Jan 12, 10
Philippines: Stand-By Arrangement Apr 6, 108
Romania: Article VIII Jun 22, 200
Russia: IMF Approves $11.2 Billion in Financing to Support Russia’s Economic Program Aug 3, 237
Rwanda: ESAF Jul 6, 216
Rwanda: Post-Conflict Assistance Jan 12, 11
Senegal: ESAF Apr 27, 137
Sierra Leone: Post-Conflict Assistance Nov 16, 364
Tajikistan: ESAF Jul 6, 216
Tajikistan: Post-Conflict Assistance Jan 12, 12, and Apr 27, 134
Uganda: Debt-Relief Package Under HIPC Apr 27, 136
Uganda: ESAF Nov 30, 380
Ukraine: Stand-By Arrangement Sep 28, 298
Zimbabwe: Stand-By Arrangement Jun 8, 185
Publications
Algeria’s Reform Program Promotes Economic Growth and Transition to the Market Aug 31, 276
Appropriate Price Incentive Is Key to Boosting Ghana’s Cocoa Production Jul 20, 235
Asian Crisis Dominates Developments in International Capital Markets Sep 28, 290
Can Monetary Policy Achieve Credibility Without Rules? Feb 9, 40
Central Banks in Transition Economies Pursue Market-Based Reforms Feb 9, 44
Comprehensive Framework and Government Involvement Are Key to Successful Restructuring Dec 14, 394
Comprehensive Strategy Is Needed to Fight Global Corruption Jun 8, 182
Despite Decline in 1996, Official Financing Is Increasingly Vital for Low-Income Countries Mar 23, 94
Economic Forum Debates Capital Mobility Issues, Addresses IMF Role in Orderly Liberalization Nov 2, 337
Effects of Asian Crisis Add to Uncertainty of World Economic Prospects Apr 27, 138
EMU Has Institutional Implications for Countries Aspiring to Join the European Union Jul 6, 211
ESAF Review Assesses Macroeconomic Adjustment in Transition Economies Feb 23, 63
Fiscal Policy Can Have Direct Influence on Output Growth Feb 23, 57
Fischer Underscores Need to Strengthen IMF Resources to Meet Demand for Financial Support Sep 28, 296
Forceful Coordinated Response Needed to Put Global Economy Back on Sustained Growth Path Oct 19, 334
Free Trade Accords with EU Heighten Need for Tax Reform in Southern Mediterranean Region Aug 17, 266
Globalization and Declining Aid Bring Sub-Saharan Africa to a Turning Point Jul 6, 219
Globalization, Market Integration Spotlight Key Role of Payment Systems Apr 6, 105
IMF Assistance Helps African Countries to Modernize Their National Financial Sectors Nov 16, 365
IMF Publications Cover Asian Crisis and Reviews of Member Country Prospects Jun 8, 175
IMF Study Concludes Hedge Funds Played Generally Limited Role in Asia Crisis May 11, 155
In Asian Crisis, Macroeconomic Indicators Provided Limited Advance Warning Aug 17, 259
Interim Assessment Revises Global Growth Projections Downward Jan 12, 1
Issues in Design of Monetary Instruments for EMU Move Toward Resolution Feb 23, 60
Kazakhstan Follows Pragmatic Path in Restructuring Its Banking System Nov 30, 382
Lessons from Systemic Bank Restructuring Jan 12, 8
Low-Income Countries’ External Debt Histories Yield Lessons for Future Jun 8, 180
Making Currency Boards Operational Requires Wide Array of Technical Preparations Jan 26, 27
Prospective Link with EMU Poses Challenge for CFA Franc Zone Jan 12, 15
Range of Elements Led to Buildup of Pressure, Spillover onto Global Financial Markets Sep 28, 292
Sharp Fall in Import Prices Helps Shape U.S. Inflation Performance Dec 14, 391
Should Central Bank Operations in the Foreign Exchange Market Be More Transparent? Aug 17, 261
Should Privatization Proceeds Be Viewed in Terms of Revenue or Financing? Mar 23, 91
Small Size of African Economies Explains Low Trade Levels with Industrial Countries Aug 3, 251
Stock Market Reactions to Macroeconomic News Vary According to Economic Conditions Aug 17, 263
Structural Reform and Market-Based Policies Heighten Need for Policy Coordination Jun 8, 176
Study Analyzes Links Between International Currency Crises and Current Account Reversals Aug 3, 244
Study Analyzes Role of External Borrowing Among Countries of Former Soviet Union Jun 8, 178
Study Recommends Securitization as a Means of Clearing Stock of Government Arrears Jun 22, 198
Trade Liberalization Increasingly Seen as Crucial Ingredient for Sustained Growth Mar 9, 73
Transition Economies’ Progress in Structural Reform Helps Determine Trade Patterns Apr 6, 110
Unprecedented Recent Growth of Islamic Banking Calls for Specialized Regulatory Framework May 11, 151
What Are the Causes and Consequences of Sharp Falls in Current Account Deficits? Feb 23, 62
World Banking Systems Must Respond to New Global Innovation and Competition Aug 3, 245
Quotas
Access Limits Are Guided by Quotas Sep 1998, S19
Board of Governors Adopts Quota Resolution; Members Must Take Steps to Consent to Increases Feb 9, 38
IMF Board Submits Resolution to Governors for Quota Increase Jan 12, 7
IMF Quotas Sep 1998, S7
Quotas Determine Members’ Voting Power, Financial Access, Share in SDR Allocations Sep 1998, S6
Resources
Borrowing Supplements Ordinary Resources Sep 1998, S9
IMF Begins Regular Release of Information on Financial Resources and Liquidity Position Nov 16, 353
IMF Resources Under Considerable Strain Owing to Heavy Demand for Financing Sep 1998, S10
New Arrangements to Borrow Enter into Force Nov 30, 370
Operational Budget Sep 1998, S9
Role
Camdessus Says IMF Support for Asian Programs Is Marked Departure from Traditional Role Feb 23, 49
IMF Announces External Evaluation of Its Surveillance Role Jul 6, 218
IMF Executive Directors for Group of Seven Present Program on Strengthening IMF Nov 16, 362
Leaders Stress Debt Relief for Poorest Nations; Affirm IMF’s Key Role in Crisis Resolution May 25, 159
Role of the IMF in Transition Economies Jul 20, 225
Rubin Stresses IMF’s Central Stabilizing Role, Need to Update Global Financial Structure Jan 26, 23
Speakers Agree on IMF Role in Crisis Management; Stress Importance of Transparency, Data Disclosure Jul 20, 221
Surveillance, Catalytic Financing Remain Key to IMF’s Central Role in Crisis Prevention Oct 19, 321
IMF Publications Reviewed
Books
Annual Report 1998 Sep 28, 296
Current Legal Issues Affecting Central Banks Aug 3, 245
International Capital Markets: Developments, Prospects, and Policy Issues Sep 28, 290, 292
Payment Systems, Monetary Policy, and the Role of the Central Bank Apr 6, 105
Trade Liberalization in IMF-Supported Programs Mar 9, 73
Occasional Papers
Algeria: Stabilization and Transition to the Market Aug 31, 276
Capital Account Liberalization: Theoretical and Practical Aspects Nov 2, 337
Central Bank Reforms in the Baltics, Russia, and Other Countries of the Former Soviet Union Feb 9, 44
Credibtiity Without Rules? Monetary Framework in the Post—Bretton Woods Era Feb 9, 40
The ESAF at Ten Years; Economic Adjustment and Reform in Low-Income Countries Feb 23, 63
Financial Sector Development in Sub-Saharan African Countries Nov 16, 365
Hedge Funds and Financial Market Dynamics May 11, 155
Transparency in Government Operations Feb 23, 55
Papers an Policy Analysis and Assessment (PPAAs)
Africa: Is This the Turning Point? Jul 6, 219
Corporate Debt Restructuring in East Asia: Some Lessons from International Experience Dec 14, 394
External Borrowing in the Baltics, Russia, and Other States of the Former Soviet Union—The Transition to a Market Economy Jun 8, 178
The Macroeconomic Impact of Privatization Mar 23, 91
Making a Currency Board Operational Jan 26, 27
Transparency in Central Bank Operations in the Foreign Exchange Market Aug 17, 261
Working Papers
Banking System Restructuring in Kazakhstan Nov 30, 382
The CFA Franc Zone and the EMU Jan 12, 15
Coordination of Monetary and Fiscal Policies Jun 8, 176
Corruption Around the World: Causes, Consequences, Scope, and Cures Jun 8, 182
Current Account Reversals and Currency Crises: Empirical Regularities Aug 3, 244
Explaining the Recent Behavior of Inflation and Unemployment in the United States Dec 14, 391
External Debt Histories of Ten Low-Income Developing Countries: Lessons from Their Experience Jun 8, 180
Government Expenditure Arrears: Securitization and Other Solutions Jun 22, 198
The Impact of Fiscal Variables on Output Growth Feb 23, 57
Islamic Banking: Issues in Prudential Regulations and Supervision May 11, 151
Leading Indicators of Banking Crises: Was Asia Different? Aug 17, 259
Lessons from Systemic Bank Restructuring: A Survey of 24 Countries Jan 12, 8
North-South Trade: Is Africa Unusual? Aug 3, 251
Opening Up and Geographic Diversification of Trade in the Transition Economies Apr 6, 110
Pension Reform in the Baltics, Russia, and Other Countries of the Former Soviet Union Mar 9, 75
The Price Incentive to Smuggle and the Cocoa Supply in Ghana, 1950-96 Jul 20, 235
Responses of the Stock Market to Macroeconomic Announcements Across Economic States Aug 17, 263
Selected Transition and Mediterranean Countries: An Institutional Primer on EMU and EU Relations Jul 6, 211
Sharp Reductions in Current Account Deficits: An Empirical Analysis Feb 23, 62
Some Issues in the Design of Monetary Instruments for the Operation of European Economic and Monetary Union Feb 23, 60
Trade Liberalization and Tax Reform in the Southern Mediterranean Region Aug 17, 266
World Economics and Financial Surveys Series
Official Financing for Developing Countries Mar 23, 94
World Economic Outlook Jan 12, 1, 5; Apr 27, 138; Oct 19, 334
I Selected IMF Rates
| Jan 11, 11t | May 11, 153t | Aug 31, 283t |
| Jan 26, 26t | May 25, 160t | Sep 28, 304t |
| Feb 9, 43t | Jun 8, 183t | Oct 19, 328t |
| Feb 23, 56t | Jun 22, 200t | Nov 2, 340t |
| Mar 9, 72t | Jul 6, 215t | Nov 16, 356t |
| Mar 23, 92t | Jul 20, 230t | Nov 30, 371t |
| Apr 6, 108t | Aug 3, 251t | Dec 14, 397t |
| Apr 27, 135t | Aug 17, 264t |
| Jan 11, 11t | May 11, 153t | Aug 31, 283t |
| Jan 26, 26t | May 25, 160t | Sep 28, 304t |
| Feb 9, 43t | Jun 8, 183t | Oct 19, 328t |
| Feb 23, 56t | Jun 22, 200t | Nov 2, 340t |
| Mar 9, 72t | Jul 6, 215t | Nov 16, 356t |
| Mar 23, 92t | Jul 20, 230t | Nov 30, 371t |
| Apr 6, 108t | Aug 3, 251t | Dec 14, 397t |
| Apr 27, 135t | Aug 17, 264t |
Seminars
Paris Seminar Addresses African Adjustment to the Challenges of Globalization May 25, 164
Seminar Discusses the Orderly Path to Capital Account Liberalization Mar 23, 81
Seminar for Parliamentarians Aug 31, 279
Singapore Regional Training Institute Opens with Seminar on Capital Flows in Asia May 25, 166
Structural and Institutional Reform Are Stressed at Seminar on Economic Transition Aug 31, 279
Special Data Dissemination Standard (SDDS)
The Dissemination Standards Bulletin Board (DSBB) Sep 1998, S12
IMF Seeks Comments on Proposals to Modify SDDS International Reserves Data Category Jun 8, 174
SDRs
IMF to Incorporate Euro into SDR Basket After Launch of EMU Oct 19, 332
Quotas Determine Members’ Voting Power, Financial Access, Share in SDR Allocations Sep 1998, S6
SDR Supplements Existing Reserves Sep 1998, S26
Statement
Brazil and IMF Discuss Main Lines of Proposed Economic Policy Framework Oct 19, 305
Supplemental Reserve Facility
IMF Approves Supplemental Reserve Facility Jan 12, 7
Surveillance
IMF Announces External Evaluation of Its Surveillance Role Jul 6, 218
IMF Surveillance: Need for New Teeth? Jul 20, 224
Scope of Surveillance Expands to Include Broader Range of Institutional Measures Sep 1998, S11
Surveillance, Catalytic Financing Remain Key to IMF’s Central Role in Crisis Prevention Oct 19, 321
Technical Assistance Complements Surveillance and Financing Sep 1998, S24
Symposium
Sugisaki Outlines Basis for Sustainable Recovery in Japanese Economy Aug 3, 240
Table of IMF Arrangements
| Jan 26, 28t | May 25, 169t | Sep 28, 302t |
| Feb 23, 54t | Jun 22, 201t | Oct 19, 313t |
| Mar 23, 90t | Jul 20, 233t | Nov 16, 363t |
| Apr 27, 136t | Aug 17, 265t | Dec 14, 398t |
| Jan 26, 28t | May 25, 169t | Sep 28, 302t |
| Feb 23, 54t | Jun 22, 201t | Oct 19, 313t |
| Mar 23, 90t | Jul 20, 233t | Nov 16, 363t |
| Apr 27, 136t | Aug 17, 265t | Dec 14, 398t |
Technical Assistance
Grant Expands Swiss Financing of IMF-Provided Technical Assistance May 11, 145
IMF Assistance Helps African Countries to Modernize Their National Financial Sectors Nov 16, 365
IMF Technical Assistance Remains at High Level Feb 23, 59
Technical Assistance Complements Surveillance and Financing Sep 1998, S24
Training Institute
Donal Donovan Named Director of Singapore Regional Training Institute May 11, 143
Singapore Regional Training Institute Opens with Seminar on Capital Flows in Asia May 25, 166
Transparency
Camdessus Cites Greater IMF Transparency; Urges Japan to Pursue Bank Restructuring Apr 27, 124
Enhancing Information on Transparency in Article IV Consultations Sep 1998, S12
Use of IMF Credit
| Jan 26, 20t | Jun 22, 200t | Nov 16, 356t |
| Feb 23, 58t | Jul 20, 234t | Dec 14, 397t |
| Mar 23, 93t | Aug 17, 264t | |
| Apr 27, 134t | Sep 28, 297t | |
| May 25, 171t | Oct 19, 333t |
| Jan 26, 20t | Jun 22, 200t | Nov 16, 356t |
| Feb 23, 58t | Jul 20, 234t | Dec 14, 397t |
| Mar 23, 93t | Aug 17, 264t | |
| Apr 27, 134t | Sep 28, 297t | |
| May 25, 171t | Oct 19, 333t |
Website
IMF Begins Regular Release of Information on Financial Resources and Liquidity Position Nov 16, 353
New on the IMF Website Oct 19, 308
International Monetary System
Governors to Discuss Global Policy Challenges, Architecture of International Monetary System Sep 28, 285
Group of Seven Calls for Debate on Implications of Asian Crisis for Strengthening Monetary System Mar 9, 65
IMF Acts in Changing Economic Environment to Strengthen Global Monetary System Sep 1998, S1
IMF Response to Crisis Highlights New Directions in Managing International Monetary System Feb 23, 50
Ministers Outline Measures to Strengthen Monetary System; Adopt Code of Good Practices on Fiscal Transparency Apr 27, 113
Strengthening the Architecture of the International Monetary System Sep 1998, S2
Interviews
EMU Has Institutional Implications for Countries Aspiring to Join the European Union Jul 6, 211
Facing Asian Crisis, Latin America and Caribbean Demonstrate Resiliency, Potential for Growth Mar 9, 65
Globalization, Market Integration Spotlight Key Role of Payment Systems Apr 6, 105
How to Enhance the Transparency of Government Operations Feb 23, 55
IMF Assistance Helps African Countries to Modernize Their National Financial Sectors Nov 16, 365
In Asian Crisis, Macroeconomic Indicators Provided Limited Advance Warning Aug 17, 259
Middle Eastern and North African Countries Need to Accelerate Process of Economic Integration Jul 6, 205
Reforming Pension Systems in the Baltics, Russia, and Other Countries of the Former Soviet Union Mar 9, 75
Structural Reform and Market-Based Policies Heighten Need for Policy Coordination Jun 8, 176
Study Analyzes Links Between International Currency Crises and Current Account Reversals Aug 3, 244
Study Recommends Securitization as a Means of Clearing Stock of Government Arrears Jun 22, 198
Investment
Multinationals Remain Confident in Asia as Destination for Investment Apr 6, 112
Worldwide Foreign Direct Investment Reaches Record Levels in 1997 and 1998 Nov 16, 358
Islamic Banking
Unprecedented Recent Growth of Islamic Banking Calls for Specialized Regulatory Framework May 11, 151
J
Japan
Camdessus Cites Greater IMF Transparency; Urges Japan to Pursue Bank Restructuring Apr 27, 124
Industrial Countries Welcome Progress on EMU; Call for Japan to Address Financial Problems Apr 27, 128
Reforms Are Needed to Ensure Restructuring of Japan’s Banking System and Restore Growth Aug 17, 253
Sugisaki Outlines Basis for Sustainable Recovery in Japanese Economy Aug 3, 240
Johnson, Omotunde E.
Globalization, Market Integration Spotlight Key Role of Payment Systems Apr 6, 105
K
Kafka, Alexandre
IMF Executive Board Praises Kafka’s Distinguished Record of Service Nov 2, 348
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan Follows Pragmatic Path in Restructuring Its Banking System Nov 30, 382
Kobe University
Sugisaki Outlines Basis for Sustainable Recovery in Japanese Economy Aug 3, 240
Kodres, Laura
IMF Study Concludes Hedge Funds Played Generally Limited Role in Asia Crisis May 11, 155
Kopits, George
How to Enhance the Transparency of Government Operations Feb 23, 55
Korea
IMF Accelerates Disbursement to Korea; Schedules High-Level Visit to Indonesia Jan 12, 1
Indonesia Adopts Revised Reform Program; Korean Situation Eases Jan 26, 17
Korea to Make Repurchases Under SRF Dec 14, 388
Kyrgyz Republic
Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility Jul 6, 217
Kyrgyz Republic Hosts Conference on Challenges Facing Economies in Transition Jun 22, 196
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Latin America
Camdessus Affirms International Support for Economic Reforms in Latin America Sep 28, 303
Facing Asian Crisis, Latin America and Caribbean Demonstrate Resiliency, Potential for Growth Mar 9, 65
Western Hemisphere Policymakers Discuss Latin American Prospects at Regional Meeting Sep 28, 303
Laurens, Bernard
Structural Reform and Market-Based Policies Heighten Need for Policy Coordination Jun 8, 176
Leading Indicators Of Banking Crises: Was Asia Different?
In Asian Crisis, Macroeconomic Indicators Provided Limited Advance Warning Aug 17, 259
Lesotho
Article VIII Mar 23, 93
Lithuania
Reforms Are Designed to Align Budgetary Practices with Those of EU Countries Dec 14, 399
Loser, Claudio
Facing Asian Crisis, Latin America and Caribbean Demonstrate Resiliency, Potential for Growth Mar 9, 65
Low-Income Countries
Despite Decline in 1996, Official Financing Is Increasingly Vital for Low-Income Countries Mar 23, 94
Low-Income Countries’ External Debt Histories Yield Lessons for Future Jun 8, 180
M
Macedonia, F.Y.R.
Article VIII Jul 6, 217
Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility Jul 6, 215
The Macroeconomic Impact Of Privatization
Should Privatization Proceeds Be Viewed in Terms of Revenue or Financing? Mar 23, 91
Making A Currency Board Operational
Making Currency Boards Operational Requires Wide Array of Technical Preparations Jan 26, 27
Malaysia
Indonesia Adopts Revised Reform Program; Korean Situation Eases Jan 26, 17
Malaysia Unveils Package of Economic Measures Apr 6, 100
Mali
Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility Aug 17, 266
HIPC Sep 28, 299
Managing Director Of The Imf
Camdessus Meets with Asian Labor Leaders Mar 9, 71
Camdessus Welcomes Debt Agreements Jun 8, 175
Addresses
Africa Is a “Continent on the Move,” Says IMF Managing Director Jun 22, 194
Asian Crisis Intensifies Need for a New Global Architecture Jul 6, 208
Bolstering Market Access of Developing Countries Is Essential for Progress in Globalized World Jul 20, 231
Camdessus Assesses Prospects for Recovery in Emerging Market Economies Sep 28, 285
Camdessus Discusses New Global Architecture, Ways to Strengthen Political Accountability May 25, 157
Camdessus Outlines Agenda for International Monetary and Financial Reform Nov 16, 355
Camdessus Stresses Sound Banking System Requires Strong and Transparent Framework Nov 30, 375
Global Response to Global Crisis—Elements of New Architecture Are Endorsed Oct 19, 327
Good Governance Has Become Essential in Promoting Growth and Stability Feb 9, 36
Higher Level of International Cooperation Needed to Tackle Crisis Facing Global Economic System Oct 19, 309
IMF and Indonesia Agree on Accelerated Economic Reforms Jan 26, 17
IMF Response to Crisis Highlights New Directions in Managing International Monetary System Feb 23, 50
Participation in the IMF Is an Investment in World Stability and Prosperity Mar 23, 88
Plight of the Poorest and Social Justice Are Important Items on the IMF’s Agenda Nov 2, 351
Announcements
IMF Approves $960 Million Credit for Indonesia Nov 16, 355
IMF Board to Consider Strengthened Reform Program and Increased Financing for Russia Jul 20, 221
IMF Executive Board Releases Further Funds to Support Thailand’s Economic Program Jun 22, 193
Press Conferences
Agreement Achieved on Key Tenets of Efforts to Fight Contagion, Adapt Financial Architecture Oct 19, 329
Brazil and IMF Announce Successful Conclusion to Negotiations on Economic, Financial Program Nov 2, 353
Camdessus Affirms International Support for Economic Reforms in Latin America Sep 28, 303
Camdessus Cites Greater IMF Transparency; Urges Japan to Pursue Bank Restructuring Apr 27, 124
Ciampi, Camdessus Emphasize Need to Strengthen IMF Resources in Current Circumstances Oct 19, 315
Maystadt, Camdessus Discuss Crisis Prevention, Monetary Architecture, and Fiscal Transparency Apr 27, 116
Statements
Camdessus Says IMF Support for Asian Programs Is Marked Departure from Traditional Role Feb 23, 49
Camdessus Says IMF Will Work with Brazil to Support a Strong Program Sep 28, 299
Following Russian Measures, Camdessus Calls for Full Implementation of Economic Program Aug 31, 275
IMF Board Approves Extended Arrangement to Support Indonesia’s Economic Program Aug 31, 269
Indonesia Announces Comprehensive Reforms; Seeks to Rehabilitate Banking Sector Feb 9, 33
Malaysia Unveils Package of Economic Measures Apr 6, 100
Managing Director’s Statement to the Interim Committee, April 16 Apr 27, 125
Visits
Camdessus Gives Assurances of IMF Support to Economies Devastated by Hurricane Mitch Dec 14, 393
Indonesia Adopts Revised Reform Program; Korean Situation Eases Jan 26, 17
Mauritius
Mauritius Enjoys Political and Social Stability Aug 17, 256
Prudent Policies Spur Mauritius’s Development from Sugar Dependency to Balanced Growth Aug 17, 256
Maystadt, Philippe
Maystadt, Camdessus Discuss Crisis Prevention, Monetary Architecture, and Fiscal Transparency Apr 27, 116
Maystadt Proposes Setting Up Working Groups to Increase Effectiveness of Interim Committee Jul 20, 227
Mediterranean Region
Free Trade Accords with EU Heighten Need for Tax Reform in Southern Mediterranean Region Aug 17, 266
Middle East
Middle Eastern and North African Countries Need to Accelerate Process of Economic Integration Jul 6, 205
Milesi-Ferretti, Gian Maria
Study Analyzes Links Between International Currency Crises and Current Account Reversals Aug 3, 244
Military Expenditures
Worldwide Military Expenditures Appear to Have Leveled Off May 11, 149
Monetary Policy
Can Monetary Policy Achieve Credibility Without Rules? Feb 9, 40
Globalization, Market Integration Spotlight Key Role of Payment Systems Apr 6, 105
Structural Reform and Market-Based Policies Heighten Need for Policy Coordination Jun 8, 176
Mozambique
Debt-Relief Package Under HIPC Apr 27, 135
Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility Aug 31, 282
N
Neiss, Hubert
As Indonesian Economy Continues to Weaken, IMF to Consider Easing Program Deadlines Jun 8, 173
Fischer Emphasizes Success of Indonesian Program Depends on Rigorous Implementation May 11, 142
Nicaragua
Camdessus Gives Assurances of IMF Support to Economies Devastated by Hurricane Mitch Dec 14, 393
Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility Apr 6, 107
Niger
Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility Sep 28, 297
North Africa, See Africa
North-South Trade: Is Africa Unusual?
Small Size of African Economies Explains Low Trade Levels with Industrial Countries Aug 3, 251
O
Odung-Smee, John
IMF Management to Recommend Release of Funds After Russia Announces New Fiscal Measures Jun 8, 173
Official Financing For Developing Countries
Despite Decline in 1996, Official Financing Is Increasingly Vital for Low-Income Countries Mar 23, 94
Opening Up And Geographic Diversification Of Trade In The Transition Economies
Transition Economies’ Progress in Structural Reform Helps Determine Trade Patterns Apr 6, 110
Organization For Economic Cooperation And Development (OECD)
Global Integration Is Key to Prosperity in Twenty-First Century Jan 26, 30
P
Palau
New Member of the IMF Jan 12, 11
Panama
Extended Fund Facility Jan 12, 10
Payment Systems, Monetary Policy, And The Role Of The Central Bank
Globalization, Market Integration Spotlight Key Role of Payment Systems Apr 6, 105
Pension Reform In The Baltics, Russia, And Other Countries Of The Former Soviet Union
Reforming Pension Systems in the Baltics, Russia, and Other Countries of the Former Soviet Union Mar 9, 75
Per Jacobsson Lecture
Managing the International Economy in an Age of Globalization Nov 2, 344
Phiuppines
Sound Policies and Reforms Help Philippines Manage Crisis and Seek Stronger Growth May 25, 167
Stand-By Arrangement Apr 6, 108
The Price Incentive To Smuggle And The Cocoa Supply In Ghana, 1950-96
Appropriate Price Incentive Is Key to Boosting Ghana’s Cocoa Production Jul 20, 235
Privatization
Should Privatization Proceeds Be Viewed in Terms of Revenue or Financing? Mar 23, 91
R
Razin, Assaf
Study Analyzes Links Between International Currency Crises and Current Account Reversals Aug 3, 244
Responses Of The Stock Market To Macroeconomic Announcements Across Economic States
Stock Market Reactions to Macroeconomic News Vary According to Economic Conditions Aug 17, 263
Romania
Article VIII Jun 22, 200
Rubin, Robert E.
Rubin Stresses IMF’s Central Stabilizing Role, Need to Update Global Financial Structure Jan 26, 23
Russia
Following Russian Measures, Camdessus Calls for Full Implementation of Economic Program Aug 31, 275
IMF Approves $11.2 Billion in Financing to Support Russia’s Economic Program Aug 3, 237
IMF Board to Consider Strengthened Reform Program and Increased Financing for Russia Jul 20, 221
IMF Executive Board Completes Review of Russian Program Jul 6, 205
IMF Management to Recommend Release of Funds After Russia Announces New Fiscal Measures Jun 8, 173
Management Welcomes Board Decision to Provide Additional Credits for Russia Aug 3, 237
Reforming Pension Systems in the Baltics, Russia, and Other Countries of the Former Soviet Union Mar 9, 75
Russia and IMF Agree to Extend and Augment Financial Support Under EFF Program Feb 23, 49
Russia Announces Exchange Rate Measures Plus Restructuring of Government Debt Aug 31, 275
Study Analyzes Role of External Borrowing Among Countries of Former Soviet Union Jun 8, 178
Ruttenstorfer, Wolfgang
International Cooperation Is Vital to Overcome Human and Economic Crisis Oct 19, 312
Rwanda
Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility Jul 6, 216
Post-Conflict Assistance Jan 12, 11
S
Securitization
Study Recommends Securitization as a Means of Clearing Stock of Government Arrears Jun 22, 198
Selected Transition And Mediterranean Countries: An Institutional Primer On Emu And Eu Relations
EMU Has Institutional Implications for Countries Aspiring to Join the European Union Jul 6, 211
Senegal
Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility Apr 27, 137
Sharp Reductions In Current Account Deficits: An Empirical Analysis
What Are the Causes and Consequences of Sharp Falls in Current Account Deficits? Feb 23, 62
Sierra Leone
Post-Conflict Assistance Nov 16, 364
Social Safety Nets
Developing Country Ministers Call for Task Force to Study Crisis Response and Social Safety Nets Apr 27, 131
Social Spending
Social Spending Rises and Indicators Improve with IMF-Supported Programs Feb 23, 52
Some Issues In The Design Of Monetary Instruments For The Operation Of European Economic And Monetary Union
Issues in Design of Monetary Instruments for EMU Move Toward Resolution Feb 23, 60
Stock Market
Stock Market Reactions to Macroeconomic News Vary According to Economic Conditions Aug 17, 263
Sugisaki, Shigemitsu
Sugisaki Outlines Basis for Sustainable Recovery in Japanese Economy Aug 3, 240
Sugisaki Welcomes Thailand’s Resolve to Pursue Economic Restructuring Policies Aug 31, 270
Sutherland, Peter D.
Managing the International Economy in an Age of Globalization Nov 2, 344
Switzerland
Grant Expands Swiss Financing of IMF-Provided Technical Assistance May 11, 145
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Tajikistan
Enhanced Structure Adjustment Facility Jul 6, 216
Post-Conflict Assistance Jan 12, 12, and Apr 27, 134
Taxes
Free Trade Accords with EU Heighten Need for Tax Reform in Southern Mediterranean Region Aug 17, 266
Globalization Spurs Need to Adapt Taxes to Address Highly Mobile Financial Capital Jul 6, 213
Temprano-Arroyo, Heuodoro
EMU Has Institutional Implications for Countries Aspiring to Join the European Union Jul 6, 211
Ter-Minassian, Teresa
Fischer Says Program Aims to Help Brazil to Strengthen Fiscal, Structural Reform Efforts Nov 30, 372
Thailand
IMF Board Completes Thailand Review, Commends Thai Authorities Sep 28, 300
IMF Executive Board Completes Second Review of Thailand’s Economic Program Mar 9, 68
IMF Executive Board Releases Further Funds to Support Thailand’s Economic Program Jun 22, 193
Sugisaki Welcomes Thailand’s Resolve to Pursue Economic Restructuring Policies Aug 31, 270
Trade
Continued Trade Growth Is Crucial Element in Global Recovery Feb 9, 42
Free Trade Accords with EU Heighten Need for Tax Reform in Southern Mediterranean Region Aug 17, 266
Small Size of African Economies Explains Low Trade Levels with Industrial Countries Aug 3, 251
Transition Economies’ Progress in Structural Reform Helps Determine Trade Patterns Apr 6, 110
Trade Liberalization And Tax Reform In The Southern Mediterranean Region
Free Trade Accords with EU Heighten Need for Tax Reform in Southern Mediterranean Region Aug 17, 266
Trade Liberalization In Imf-Supported Programs
Trade Liberalization Increasingly Seen as Crucial Ingredient for Sustained Growth Mar 9, 73
Transition Economies
Central Banks in Transition Economies Pursue Market-Based Reforms Feb 9, 44
Discussions Focus on Central Banking Issues, Financial Stability in Transition Economies Aug 3, 241
ESAF Review Assesses Macroeconomic Adjustment in Transition Economies Feb 23, 63
Kyrgyz Republic Hosts Conference on Challenges Facing Economies in Transition Jun 22, 196
Presentations Spotlight U.S. Economic Issues, Transition Economies, and Financial Crises Jan 26, 24
Role of the IMF in Transition Economies Jul 20, 225
Structural and Institutional Reform Are Stressed at Seminar on Economic Transition Aug 31, 279
Transition Economies’ Progress in Structural Reform Helps Determine Trade Patterns Apr 6, 110
Transparency In Central Bank Operations In The Foreign Exchange Market
Should Central Bank Operations in the Foreign Exchange Market Be More Transparent? Aug 17, 261
Transparency In Government Operations
How to Enhance the Transparency of Government Operations Feb 23, 55
U
Uganda
Debt-Relief Package Under HIPC Apr 27, 136
Uganda Achieves Impressive Results in Reforming Public Service Sector May 25, 171
Uganda: Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility Nov 30, 380
Ukraine
Stand-By Arrangement Sep 28, 298
IMF Mission Reaches Tentative Agreement on Stabilization, Structural Program for Ukraine Aug l7, 253
United Kingdom—Selected Issues
United Kingdom’s Targeting Framework is Expected to Improve Inflation Performance Mar 9, 78
United Nations (UN)
Conference on Trade and Development (UNGTAD)
Multinationals Remain Confident in Asia as Destination for Investment Apr 6, 112
Worldwide Foreign Direct Investment Reaches Record Levels in 1997 and 1998 Nov 16, 358
Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Bolstering Market Access of Developing Countries Is Essential for Progress in Globalized World Jul 20, 231
Publications
Continued Trade Growth Is Crucial Element in Global Recovery Feb 9, 42
United States
Sharp Fall in Import Prices Helps Shape U.S. Inflation Performance Dec 14, 391
United States Applied Strong Deficit Reduction Policies to Achieve Fiscal Balance Aug 31, 283
W
West African Economic And Monetary Union (WAEMU)
WAEMU to Extend Integration Efforts to Build Macroeconomic Stability Jun 8, 187
Western Hemisphere, See Latin America World Bank
Origins of the Asian Crisis Apr 6, 104
Speakers Explore Range of Development Issues and Appropriate Responses to Financial Crises May 11, 146
Wolfensohn Addresses Human Crisis; Seeks Solution Through Balanced Framework Oct 19, 314
World Bank, IMF, and IDB to Assist Honduras and Nicaragua on External Debt Nov 30, 369
World Bank Study Projects Near-Term Drop in Private Financial Flows to Developing Countries Apr 6, 103
World Economic Outlook
Effects of Asian Crisis Add to Uncertainty of World Economic Prospects Apr 27, 138
Forceful Coordinated Response Needed to Put Global Economy Back on Sustained Growth Path Oct 19, 334
Further Downside Risks Possible from Asia Crisis Jan 12, 5
Interim Assessment Revises Global Growth Projections Downward Jan 12, 1
Z
Zimbabwe
Stand-By Arrangement Jun 8, 185
Ian S. McDonald
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