Japan Administered Account For Selected Imf Activities Jsa Annual Report For Fiscal Year 2009

Author : International Monetary Fund
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2009-09-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781589069046

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Japan Administered Account for Selected IMF Activities (JSA)--Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2009 by International Monetary Fund Pdf

This paper provides a brief description of the IMF and its activities, focusing in particular on its technical assistance (TA) activities. The report then describes in greater detail the Japan Administered Account for Selected Fund Activities (JSA)—including its scope and objectives, the size and uses of the TA contribution, and assessments of its TA activities and scholarship programs—with a focus on fiscal year (FY) 2009. Japan has provided grant contributions to support IMF technical assistance to member countries since 1990. In 1997, the scope of the administered account was widened to allow for financing other IMF activities in Asia and the Pacific, carried out through the IMF Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific in Tokyo. Regular consultations are held between the IMF and the Japanese authorities; the most recent formal meeting took place in April 2009. The use of JSA resources is flexible. JSA funds can be used to cover the cost of short- and long-term TA experts and other costs associated with conducting seminars and workshops, such as room rental fees.

Author : International Monetary Fund
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2008-10-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781589067875

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Japan Administered Account for Selected IMF Activities (JSA)--Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2008 by International Monetary Fund Pdf

This paper reports a brief description of the IMF and its activities, focusing in particular on its technical assistance (TA) activities. The report then describes in greater detail the Japan Administered Account for Selected Fund Activities (JSA)—including its objectives, size, scope, and use, as well as assessments of its activities, with a focus on fiscal year (FY) 2008—and the TA activities and scholarship programs that it finances. The IMF finances technical assistance for its member countries, devoting some 25 percent of its annual operating budget to TA work and training. Although most technical assistance is financed through internal resources, external financing from bilateral and multilateral partners has been increasing over the past few years and constitutes an important pillar. The responsibilities of the Regional Office in Tokyo include collaborative efforts between the IMF and Japan that strengthen economic prospects in the Asia-Pacific region, and also include support of various regional policy forums, such as Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and the Pacific Islands Forum.

Author : International Monetary Fund
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2005-07-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781589064522

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Japan Administered Account for Selected IMF Activities (JSA)--Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2004 by International Monetary Fund Pdf

This paper reports a brief description of the IMF and its activities, focusing in particular on its technical assistance activities. The report describes in detail the Japan Administered Account for Selected Fund Activities (JSA)—its objectives, size, scope and use, as well as assessments of its activities, with a focus on fiscal year 2004—and the scholarship programs that it finances. The IMF finances its technical assistance for its member countries mainly from its own budgetary resources; it also receives external financing from bilateral and multilateral partners. JSA resources can be used to cover the costs of short- and long-term technical assistance experts and those providing seminars and workshops. In addition, JSA projects in two or three countries are visited and reviewed each year by a joint Japan-IMF mission. These visits provide the Japanese authorities with a firsthand view of how JSA funding is being used in the field.

Author : International Monetary Fund
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2004-03-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1589063295

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Japan Administered Account for Selected IMF Activities (JSA) -- Annual Report Fiscal Year 2003 by International Monetary Fund Pdf

This paper discusses Fiscal Year 2003 Annual Report for Japan Administered Account for Selected IMF Activities (JSA). The report consists of a brief description of the IMF and its activities, with a particular focus on its technical assistance activities. It provides greater detail with regard to the JSA and the scholarship programs. It also describes the objectives, size and scope, and use with a focus on fiscal year 2003. The report highlights that in FY2003, JSA financing accounted for 18 percent of total IMF technical assistance, 33 percent of the assistance delivered in the field, and 66 percent of the total external financing.

Author : International Monetary Fund
Publisher : INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2007-08-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1589066545

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Japan Administered Account for Selected IMF Activities (JSA)--Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2007 by International Monetary Fund Pdf

Author : International Monetary Fund
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2006-08-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1589065662

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Japan Administered Account for Selected IMF Activities (JSA)--Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2006 by International Monetary Fund Pdf

This chapter focuses on IMF’s technical assistance (TA) activities and describes Japan Administered Account for Selected Fund Activities (JSA) including its objectives, size, scope, and use, as well as assessments of its activities, with focus on fiscal year. Activities to be funded from the JSA, as well as all other IMF TA activities, are planned each year. Reflecting greater global financial stability and fewer conflict situations over the past two years, FY2006 saw a reduction in JSA allocations for crisis prevention and the rehabilitation of economic and financial institutions in post-conflict countries, and an increase in JSA allocations for sustainable debt management and poverty reduction efforts. The distribution of the commitment of JSA funds among the subject areas has broadly reflected the foregoing distribution in the overall use of IMF resources for technical assistance. Japan also provides financial support for a scholarship program for qualified Asian nationals who want to study economics at the doctoral level at one of the leading universities in North America to pursue a career at the IMF or in their home country governments. The program covers tuition and reasonable costs for two years of study; scholars are expected to cover the remaining years of study, typically through additional funding from their universities.

Author : International Monetary Fund
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2003-09-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1589062353

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Japan Administered Account for Selected IMF Activities (JSA)--Annual Report Fiscal Year 2002 by International Monetary Fund Pdf

This paper reports about the IMF and its activities, and particularly its technical assistance activities, the Japan Administered Account for Selected Fund Activities (JSA)—its objectives, size and scope, and use—with a focus on fiscal year 2002 and the scholarship programs. As the IMF seeks to meet its mandate, the demand on its technical assistance resources is expected to increase in a variety of areas, including helping countries to build capacity for their anti-money laundering and combating financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) efforts; to adopt and adhere to international standards and codes for financial, fiscal, and statistical management; to help Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPCs) design and manage debt reduction programs; and to help low-income countries formulate and implement poverty reduction strategies. The Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia supports a 12-month course of graduate studies in Japan in macroeconomics or related fields for students from Asia and the Pacific and Central Asia, and is administered by the Regional Office in Tokyo.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Foreign exchange administration
ISBN : IND:30000075074652

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Japan Administered Account for Selected IMF Activities (JSA) by Anonim Pdf

Author : International Monetary Fund
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1589064976

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Japan Administered Account for Selected Imf Activities (jsa) by International Monetary Fund Pdf

Author : International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific Dept
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 67 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781484319178

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Lao People's Democratic Republic by International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific Dept Pdf

This 2013 Article IV Consultation highlights that over the past year, the economy of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic has been overheating from expansionary macroeconomic policies. The fiscal deficit is estimated to have widened to 61⁄2 percent of GDP, mainly fro'm a doubling of public sector employee compensation and higher capital spending. Government liquidity is tight, and wage and other arrears of 2–3 percent of GDP have emerged. Monetary policy has been accommodative, and credit growth remains vigorous. Although medium-term growth prospects remain favorable, based on robust natural resource exports and post-WTO expansion in the nonresource sectors, heightened vulnerabilities have subjected the outlook to considerable uncertainty.

Author : International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific Dept
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 71 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781484359242

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Samoa by International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific Dept Pdf

This 2018 Article IV Consultation highlights that Samoa’s economy has shown resilience and continues to perform well. Growth remained robust at 2.5 percent in 2016/17, driven by commerce, services and agriculture. Inflation picked up to 1.3 percent in 2016/17, compared with close to zero in the previous year, but remains well below the authorities’ target of 3 percent. The current account deficit narrowed to 2.3 percent, driven by temporary factors. The Samoan Tala appreciated against the United States dollar during 2016/17, although there was little change in the nominal and real effective exchange rates. Growth is projected to moderate to 1.8 percent in 2017/18 and then rebound in 2018/19, as two new businesses scale up operations at the old Yazaki plant and several infrastructure projects are completed.

Author : Mr.Gilles Montagnat-Rentier,Mr.Gilles Parent
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781475572131

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Customs Administration Reform and Modernization in Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa, 1995–2010 by Mr.Gilles Montagnat-Rentier,Mr.Gilles Parent Pdf

This paper outlines reforms that have been achieved in the modernization of the customs administrations of francophone sub-Saharan (African) countries since the mid-1990s. It also highlights the remaining issues in this process. Progress has been made in the automation of operations and procedures, with constant and significant efforts to strengthen revenue collection and improve trade facilitation in a number of countries. However, the pace and scope of modernization remains insufficient, particularly in developing customs control and enforcement capacities, and enhancing operational resources and management. The findings suggest that the authorities’ strong commitment to reform, organizational and management changes, adequate technical assistance and project management, and effective implementation of modern customs standards, are critical to accelerate the modernization of customs in francophone sub-Saharan Africa.

Author : Great Britain. Treasury
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0101748426

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Pre-budget Report 2008 by Great Britain. Treasury Pdf

The 2008 Pre-Budget Report presents updated assessments and forecasts of the economy and public finances, and reports on how in the face of major global economic shocks the Government intends to support the economy, businesses and households through these uncertain times while delivering its long-term goals. Measures announced include: temporarily reducing the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate to 15 per cent from1 December 2008 to 31 December 2009; bringing forward £3 billion of capital spending from 2010-11 including introducing a green stimulus supporting low carbon growth and jobs; introducing a new additional higher rate of income tax of 45 per cent for those with incomes above £150,000 from April 2011; increasing national insurance contributions by 0.5 per cent from April 2011; increasing alcohol and tobacco duties; a two pence per litre increase in fuel duty from 1 December). Immediate action to help those individuals and businesses most affected by the economic downturn include: increases in the income tax personal allowance; bringing forward the increase in Child Benefit; increases of the Child Tax Credit and a payment of £60 to all pensioners; help through mortgage rescue and Support for Mortgage Interest schemes for eligible homeowners in difficulty and a commitment from major mortgage lenders not to initiate repossession action within at least three months of an owner-occupier going into arrears; an additional £1.3 billion to support for the unemployed to find a new job; measures to help small and medium-sized enterprises facing credit constraints; a new HMRC Business Payment Support Service to allow businesses in temporary financial difficulty to pay their HMRC tax bills on a timetable they can afford; and more generous tax relief for businesses now making losses and the modification of a number of planned tax reforms, including vehicle excise duty, air passenger duty, and the deferral of the increase in the small companies' rate of corporation tax.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264180178

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Policy Priorities for International Trade and Jobs by OECD Pdf

Launched and co-ordinated by the OECD, the International Collaborative Initiative on Trade and Employment (ICITE) is a two-year old joint undertaking of ten international organisations. This book brings together some of the results of ICITE's research.

Author : International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific Dept
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781513510491

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Lao People’s Democratic Republic by International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific Dept Pdf

This 2019 Article IV Consultation with Lao People’s Democratic Republic (P.D.R) analyses that after more than a decade of high growth with low inflation, country is solidifying its progress toward graduating from the Least Developed Country (LDC) status. However, more than one-fifth of the population remains poor, regional disparities are persistent, and recurring natural disasters pose risks for poverty reduction. A large current account deficit, low level of reserves, a high level of debt, managed exchange rate, and a dollarized banking system amplify macro-vulnerabilities. The authorities recognize the current economic challenges and their comprehensive reform programs aim at rebalancing the economy from a resource based to a more diversified growth model by investing in human development and improving competitiveness. Modernizing monetary governance and building reserves supported by greater exchange rate flexibility will help to mitigate external shocks in an uncertain global environment.