The Fund S Transparency Policy Issues And Next Steps

Author : International Monetary Fund. Policy Development and Review Dept.,International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2003-09-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781498329002

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The Fund's Transparency Policy - Issues and Next Steps by International Monetary Fund. Policy Development and Review Dept.,International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department Pdf

This paper presents for consideration by Directors the issue of a move to a policy of presumed publication of staff reports, and lays out possible options for modalities of implementing the policy of presumed publication. The paper also addresses several issues deferred to this review including: (i) presumed publication of UFR staff reports in exceptional access cases; (ii) deletions of highly politically-sensitive information; (iii) presumed publication of Financial System Stability Assessment (FSSA) reports and a policy for publication of Technical Notes prepared in the context of the Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP); and (iv) presumed publication of Reports on the Observance of Standards and Codes (ROSCs). The paper also addresses the issue of a modification policy for staff policy papers prior to publication, and the possibility of withholding publication of a staff report when deletions of highly market sensitive material would significantly alter its key messages.

Author : International Monetary Fund. Policy Development and Review Dept.,International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2002-05-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781498328548

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The Fund's Transparency Policy - Review of Experience and Next Steps by International Monetary Fund. Policy Development and Review Dept.,International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department Pdf

This paper reviews the experience with transparency of the Fund’s activities and its members’ policies. Transparency of the Fund as an institution has now become much more systematic. Fund missions consult more regularly with a broad group of interested parties. The Independent Evaluation Office has been established to provide objective and independent evaluation of issues related to the Fund. The Fund’s transparency has also been increased through external consultations on, and independent evaluations of, its own policies and more systematic publication of policy papers. Finally, the Fund has enhanced the provision of information to the public through its website, and a substantial percentage of documents covering a wide range of topics is now published. Overall, activities of the Fund are now subject to much greater public scrutiny.

Author : Mr.J. D. Craig,Mr.George Kopits
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1998-02-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781557756978

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Transparency in Government Operations by Mr.J. D. Craig,Mr.George Kopits Pdf

Transparency in government operations is widely regarded as an important precondition for macroeconomic fiscal sustainability, good governance, and overall fiscal rectitude. Notably, the Interim Committee, at its April and September 1996 meetings, stressed the need for greater fiscal transparency. Prompted by these concerns, this paper represents a first attempt to address many of the aspects of transparency in government operations. It provides an overview of major issues in fiscal transparency and examines the IMF's role in promoting transparency in government operations.

Author : International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 43 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2009-10-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781498335287

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Review of the Fund's Transparency Policy by International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department Pdf

The Fund has come a long way since the inception of its policy toward increased openness some ten years ago. Most Board documents are now published; the volume of information in the Fund’s archives has increased significantly; and the Fund has strengthened outreach efforts to explain its operations and views to the outside world. Transparency and openness has become increasingly seen as a normal and essential part of the Fund’s business. There are significant benefits from increased transparency: it strengthens the Fund’s ability to influence public debate, subjects the Fund to outside scrutiny, and enhances the Fund’s legitimacy by making it more accountable. These benefits will only loom larger as the Fund takes on a larger role in calling out risks to the global economy, to help prevent future economic and financial crises. Indeed, in today’s world openness from public institutions like the Fund is generally expected.

Author : International Monetary Fund
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 948 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : International finance
ISBN : STANFORD:36105121688415

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Selected Decisions and Selected Documents of the International Monetary Fund by International Monetary Fund Pdf

Author : International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781498341042

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Guidance Note on the Fund's Transparency Policy by International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department Pdf

Provides guidance to staff on the implementation of the Fund’s Transparency Policy. The objectives of the policy include strengthening the Fund’s effectiveness by providing the public with access to Fund views and deliberations, thus informing public debate and building traction for the Fund’s advice, supporting the quality of surveillance and of programs, by subjecting the Fund to outside scrutiny, and enhancing the Fund’s legitimacy by making the institution more accountable. A Transparency Policy Decision (referred to in the remainder of this note as “the Decision”) sets out rules for the modification and publication of all Board documents. A number of changes to the Decision were adopted by the Executive Board on June 24, 2013 (See Box 1 and 2013 Review of the Fund’s Transparency Policy, May 14, 2013, Background Paper, May 14, 2013, and Supplementary Information and Revised Proposed Decisions, June 17, 2013).

Author : International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 63 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781498343497

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Updated Guidance Note on the Fund’s Transparency Policy by International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department Pdf

This note provides guidance to staff on the implementation of the Fund’s Transparency Policy. The objectives of the policy include strengthening the Fund’s effectiveness by providing the public with access to Fund views and deliberations, thus informing public debate and building traction for the Fund’s advice, supporting the quality of surveillance and of programs, by subjecting the Fund to outside scrutiny, and enhancing the Fund’s legitimacy by making the institution more accountable. A Transparency Policy Decision (referred to in the remainder of this note as “the Decision”) sets out rules for the modification and publication of all Board documents.

Author : John Warren Head
Publisher : International Law and Developm
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Law
ISBN : UCSD:31822029582855

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The Future of the Global Economic Organizations by John Warren Head Pdf

Presents an evaluation, from a legal perspective, of the main criticisms that have been leveled recently at the key global economic organizations, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank and its fellow multilateral developmental banks (MDBs), and the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Author : International Monetary Fund. Policy Development and Review Dept.,International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2005-05-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781498331517

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Review of the Fund's Transparency Policy by International Monetary Fund. Policy Development and Review Dept.,International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department Pdf

This review analyzes trends in publication of IMF documents and experience with various aspects of the transparency policy since July 2003, based on: Fund-wide data on publication; records of changes made to published staff reports; a survey of mission chiefs; and ten country case studies involving interviews with staff and Executive Directors.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1993-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 078810036X

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Policies and Methods Used by Federal Departments to Award Recognition to Drug Abuse Prevention Programs by Anonim Pdf

An examination of the policies & methods used by the Departments of Education & Health & Human Services to award federal recognition to drug abuse prevention programs. Charts & tables.

Author : John Hill
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780128186930

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Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Investing by John Hill Pdf

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Investing: A Balanced Analysis of the Theory and Practice of a Sustainable Portfolio presents a balanced, thorough analysis of ESG factors as they are incorporated into the investment process. An estimated 25% of all new investments are in ESG funds, with a global total of $23 trillion and the U.S. accounting for almost $9 trillion. Many advocate the sustainability goals promoted by ESG, while others prefer to maximize returns and spend their earnings on social causes. The core problem facing those who want to promote sustainability goals is to define sustainability investing and measure its returns. This book examines theories and their practical implications, illuminating issues that other books leave in the shadows. Provides a dispassionate examination of ESG investing Presents the historical arguments for maximizing returns and competing theories to support an ESG approach Reviews case studies of empirical evidence about relative returns of both traditional and ESG investment approaches

Author : International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific Dept
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781498371865

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Solomon Islands by International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific Dept Pdf

This paper presents an overview of Solomon Islands’ economy. Although Solomon Islands is a small island state, low-income country that is severely affected by external shocks, including commodity price declines, natural disasters, and climate change, it has achieved considerable gains in terms of macroeconomic stability under the Extended Credit Facility program. Despite the low access, the program has been effective in catalyzing donor support. Economic growth in 2015 is estimated at 31⁄4 percent. Near-term prospects remain favorable but new sources of growth are needed over the medium term. Key policy recommendations have been discussed in the paper to further strengthen the economy of Solomon Islands.

Author : International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-05-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781498341837

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Proposed Amendment on the Reform of the IMF Executive Board and Fourteenth General Review of Quotas - Status of Acceptances and Consents by International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department Pdf

A stronger presumption of publication for all program-related documents could further increase publication rates, while defining prompt publication should help reduce publication lags. Streamlining external communication products could reduce the risk of inconsistent messaging. The review also presents new evidence on evenhandedness with now only few cases not fulfilling the criteria for modifications under the policy. It nevertheless suggests measures to strengthen monitoring in this area. The review sets out the Fund’s policies on confidential information, and proposes that staff systematically explains these policies in its interactions with country authorities. In response to recent surveillance reforms, the review also proposes a new publication regime for multi-country documents. Staff sees the introduction of a publication regime for a new category of multi-country documents as the best way to ensure that the Fund publishes candid multilateral surveillance, while respecting members’ needs. Similarly, the modification rules for country documents will need to be adapted to take into account the implications of the Integrated Surveillance Decision (ISD).

Author : Tessa Hebb
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Investments
ISBN : 0801446961

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No Small Change by Tessa Hebb Pdf

In No Small Change, Tessa Hebb examines the ability of pension funds, now the largest single driver of financial markets around the world, to use their ownership position to change corporate practices for the sake of the bottom line and, perhaps, change the world for the better in the process. Pension funds are not the new moral conscience of the twenty-first century, but they are significant owners of today's corporations. Because pension funds have to pay out benefits over many decades, they are increasingly concerned about the long-term value of the stocks they hold in their portfolios. Risks posed by climate change can have a huge impact on future returns. To lower the risks associated with an uncertain future, pension funds are engaging corporations and using their influence to raise the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards of companies. At its best, Hebb finds, corporate engagement offers a long-term view of value that both promotes higher ESG standards and adds share value, thus providing long-term benefits to future pension beneficiaries. At its worst it may divert the attention of pension fund officials from their primary responsibility of ensuring the retirement benefits of their members. This book weighs the influence of corporate engagement on firms in an effort to see how the potential from this newly emerging force is being realized.

Author : International Monetary Fund
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Foreign exchange
ISBN : STANFORD:36105061926437

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Annual Report of the Executive Directors for the Fiscal Year by International Monetary Fund Pdf