20 November
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amounting to 1,190 percent of Iceland's quota, and was approved under the Fund's fast-track Emergency Financing Mechanism procedures.
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19 November
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the budget, and inflation. The authorities' plans to maintain a tight macroeconomic policy stance will help reduce external and fiscal vulnerabilities.
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htm">Emergency Post-Conflict Assistance (EPCA) to Lebanon in support of the authorities' economic program for 2008-09. The amount approved adds to the SDR 50.75 million (about US$ 76.7 million) in Emergency Post-Conflict Assistance provided to Lebanon in April 2007 (see Read more and Responses (0). Email this.
18 November
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htm">Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) for the Republic of Armenia to support the government's economic program through 2011. The decision will enable the Republic of Armenia to draw an amount equivalent to SDR 1.
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Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, issued the following statement today in Tunis at the conclusion of his visit to Tunisia:
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On November 14, 2008, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Seychelles.
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1 which took place in Tripoli, Libya. At the conclusion of his visit to Libya Mr. Strauss-Kahn issued the following statement:
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by Masood Ahmed, Director, External Relations, with A. Shakour Shaalan, Dean of the Executive Board, and Joan Powers,
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Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement on Ukraine today:
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Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement on Hungary today:
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On October 17, 2008, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with the Kingdom of Swaziland.
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I would like to thank Tim Ryan and his SIFMA colleagues for inviting me here today. It is a pleasure and an honor to have the opportunity to address this distinguished audience, and to share the podium with Under Secretary Ryan.
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Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement on Hungary today:
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People's Republic of China—Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: 2008 Article IV Consultation Discussions,
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The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today approved the creation of the Short-Term Liquidity Facility (SLF) to establish quick-disbursing financing for countries with strong economic policies that are facing temporary liquidity problems in the global capital markets.
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On October 20, 2008, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with the Solomon Islands.
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Three-Day Caribbean Seminar on Unregulated Investment Schemes Opens in Montego Bay, Jamaica, Wednesday October 29,
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An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Mr. Robert Sharer, visited Maputo from October 14-30, 2008, to review progress under Mozambique's three-year Policy Support Instrument (PSI) and to discuss the IMF's ongoing support for the country's reform efforts.
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MR. HAWLEY: Welcome to this press conference with the Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn, and John Lipsky, the First Deputy Managing Director. Before taking your questions, the Managing Director will make some opening remarks.
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A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Lorenzo Giorgianni, held discussions with the Turkish authorities and private sector representatives in Ankara and Istanbul during October 16-29 in the context of Post-Program Monitoring (PPM)1 .
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MR. HAWLEY: Hello, everybody. I'm David Hawley, and welcome to another of our regular press briefings. Welcome to those of you joining us on the online Media Briefing Center. I believe there are about 30 of you online.
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We expect that global growth will be 3 percent in 2009, 0 percent for the advanced economies and 6-7 percent for the emerging countries. Since February, I have advised those countries that were in a position to do so,
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Chris M. Kassami; Chairman of the Budget Committee of Parliament, Hon. William Oketcho; and other senior government officials; private sector representatives; and members of civil society.
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Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement today on Seychelles:
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On October 17, 2008, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Sri Lanka.
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providing financial support of at least US$60 million. This agreement requires the approval of the IMF Executive Board, which is expected to consider it in early December.
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Improved pension fund management is needed to cope with aging, while growing financial integration and complexity create new risks and test supervision.
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The mission met with President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Minister of Finance Mr. Augustine Ngafuan, Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Governor Dr. Joseph Mills Jones, other senior officials of the government,
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The SBA was approved by the IMF's Executive Board on September 15, shortly after the armed conflict with Russia. Its aim was to support the government's policies to stabilize the economy, help bolster investor confidence,
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Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made the following statement today:
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The mission met with the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Honorable James Musoni, the Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda, François Kanimba, other government and central bank officials,
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First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), John Lipsky participated in the 2008 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers Meeting in Trujillo, Peru. Mr.
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The SBA request entails exceptional access to IMF resources equivalent to 802 percent of Ukraine's quota in the Fund, and was approved under the Fund's fast-track Emergency Financing Mechanism.
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Transcript of a Press Briefing on the World Economic Outlook Update by Olivier Blanchard, Economic Counselor and Director of Research, and Jörg Decressin, Chief of the World Economic Outlook Studies Division,
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amounting to 1,015 percent of Hungary's quota, and was approved under the Fund's fast-track Emergency Financing Mechanism procedures.
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MS. LOTZE: Good day, and welcome to this conference call on Ukraine. I'm Conny Lotze of the External Relations Department, and with me are the IMF's Mission Chief for Ukraine, Ceyla Pazarbasioglu,
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An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission headed by Mr. Benedict Clements, Division Chief in the Western Hemisphere Department, issued the following statement today in Bogota:
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The following statement was issued today in Phnom Penh after the conclusion of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission to Cambodia for the 2008 Article IV Consultation:
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Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), today released his letter dated November 6, 2008 to the Group of 20 Heads of Governments and Institutions:
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On October, 24, 2008, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Uruguay.
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This statement presents the conclusions of an IMF mission that visited Albania October 29-November 11, 2008, to discuss with the authorities the sixth and final review of the PRGF/EFF arrangement.
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Governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) Momodou Bamba Saho, Chairman of the National Planning Commission Alieu Ngum, other senior officials of the government and the CBG, and representatives of the business community,
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It is also regulating the related macroprudential policies that can create imbalances. So we need to reinforce this capacity of early warning and the surveillance carried about by the IMF. This is the first pillar of the reform effort.
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Gabriel Ntisezerana; the President of the National Assembly, Pie Ntavyohanyuma; the Ministers responsible for Finance, National Education, and Agriculture; the Vice-Minister in charge of the Fight against AIDS; and the Governor of the Bank of the Republic of Burundi.
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//www.imf.org/external/np/exr/facts/prgf.htm">Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF). In cooperation with the World Bank, the mission also assessed progress on implementing the triggers for completion of debt relief under the Read more and Responses (0). Email this.
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and as part of the conference the annual Mundell-Fleming Lecture this year will be held by Professor Jean Tirole of the Institute d'Economie Industrielle in Toulouse, who is also a visiting professor at MIT.
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6 million (about US$26.1 million). An amount equivalent to SDR 6.16 million (about US$9.13 million) will be made available immediately. The balance will be disbursed in seven quarterly installments over the next two years,
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Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made the following statement today:
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The following statement was issued today in Manila after the conclusion of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission to the Philippines for the 2008 Article IV Consultation:
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Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement on Pakistan today:
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Transcript of a Press Briefing by Dominique Strauss-Kahn, IMF Managing Director, John Lipsky, First Deputy Managing Director, Caroline Atkinson,
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Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), today welcomed the outcome of the G-20 Summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy, calling the agreed action plan a significant step by the international community toward stronger cooperation aimed at resolving the global financial crisis,
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An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team, led by Mr. Peter Winglee, Deputy Division Chief in Middle East and Central Asia Department, conducted its regular economic discussions with the Government of Turkmenistan during November 5-13,
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An IMF mission headed by Christina Daseking, Deputy Division Chief in the Western Hemisphere Department, issued the following statement at the end of its discussions in Port of Spain today:
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Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made the following statement today:
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To the contrary, the virulent combination of financial stress and shrinking advanced economy demand is impacting emerging economies, with potentially significant negative effect.
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Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made the following statement today:
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To the contrary, the virulent combination of financial stress and shrinking advanced economy demand is impacting emerging economies, with potentially significant negative effect.
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17 November
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Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made the following statement today:
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An IMF mission headed by Christina Daseking, Deputy Division Chief in the Western Hemisphere Department, issued the following statement at the end of its discussions in Port of Spain today:
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An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team, led by Mr. Peter Winglee, Deputy Division Chief in Middle East and Central Asia Department, conducted its regular economic discussions with the Government of Turkmenistan during November 5-13,
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The following statement was issued today in Manila after the conclusion of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission to the Philippines for the 2008 Article IV Consultation:
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16 November
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Transcript of a Press Briefing by Dominique Strauss-Kahn, IMF Managing Director, John Lipsky, First Deputy Managing Director, Caroline Atkinson,
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15 November
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Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), today welcomed the outcome of the G-20 Summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy, calling the agreed action plan a significant step by the international community toward stronger cooperation aimed at resolving the global financial crisis,
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Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement on Pakistan today:
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Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made the following statement today:
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14 November
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6 million (about US$26.1 million). An amount equivalent to SDR 6.16 million (about US$9.13 million) will be made available immediately. The balance will be disbursed in seven quarterly installments over the next two years,
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and as part of the conference the annual Mundell-Fleming Lecture this year will be held by Professor Jean Tirole of the Institute d'Economie Industrielle in Toulouse, who is also a visiting professor at MIT.
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13 November
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It is also regulating the related macroprudential policies that can create imbalances. So we need to reinforce this capacity of early warning and the surveillance carried about by the IMF. This is the first pillar of the reform effort.
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