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A www.iquango.org RSS Feed http://www.iquango.org//news/imf A feed from www.iquango.org. en-gb rss@thegovernmentsays.com 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 1 daily Press Release: Statement of an IMF Staff Mission at the Conclusion of the 2008 Article IV Discussions with ChadÂ  http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08294.htm An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission led by Mr. Sukhwinder Singh, Deputy Division Chief in the African Department, visited Chad during November 6-19, 2008, to conduct the 2008 Article IV Consultation discussions. Press Release: IMF Executive Board Approves US$2.1 Billion Stand-By Arrangement for IcelandÂ  http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08296.htm amounting to 1,190 percent of Iceland's quota, and was approved under the Fund's fast-track Emergency Financing Mechanism procedures. Jordan--Aide-MÃ©moire for the Staff Visit DiscussionsÂ  http://www.imf.org/external/np/ms/2008/111608.htm the budget, and inflation. The authorities' plans to maintain a tight macroeconomic policy stance will help reduce external and fiscal vulnerabilities. Press Release: IMF Executive Board Approves US$37.6 Million in Emergency Post-Conflict Assistance to LebanonÂ  http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08295.htm htm">Emergency Post-Conflict Assistance (EPCA)</a> to Lebanon in support of the authorities' economic program for 2008-09. The amount approved adds to the SDR 50.75 million (about US$ 76.7 million) in Emergency Post-Conflict Assistance provided to Lebanon in April 2007 (see <a href="http: Press Release: IMF Executive Board Approves Three Year, US$13.6 Million Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility Arrangement for the Republic of ArmeniaÂ  http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08292.htm htm">Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF)</a> 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. Press Release: IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn's Statement at the Conclusion of his Visit to TunisiaÂ  http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08291.htm 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: Public Information Notice: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2008 Article IV Consultation with SeychellesÂ  http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pn/2008/pn08142.htm On November 14, 2008, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Seychelles. Press Release: IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn's Statement at the Conclusion of his visit to the Socialist People's Libyan Arab JamahiriyaÂ  http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08290.htm <a href="#P25_470" name="P25_471">1</a> which took place in Tripoli, Libya. At the conclusion of his visit to Libya Mr. Strauss-Kahn issued the following statement: Transcript of a Teleconference Press Briefing on the Executive Board's Review of the Managing Director's Conduct? http://www.imf.org/external/np/tr/2008/tr081025.htm by Masood Ahmed, Director, External Relations, with A. Shakour Shaalan, Dean of the Executive Board, and Joan Powers, Press Release: IMF Announces Staff Level Agreement with Ukraine on US$16.5 Billion Loan? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08259.htm Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement on Ukraine today: Press Release: IMF and Hungary Agree on Policies to be Supported by International Community? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08260.htm Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement on Hungary today: Public Information Notice: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2008 Article IV Consultation with the Kingdom of Swaziland? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pn/2008/pn08138.htm On October 17, 2008, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with the Kingdom of Swaziland. Global Prospects and Policies, Speech by John Lipsky, First Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund? http://www.imf.org/external/np/speeches/2008/102808.htm 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. Press Release: IMF Announces Staff-Level Agreement with Hungary on 12.5 Billion Euro Loan (US$15.7 billion); European Union, World Bank to Lend, Too? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08261.htm Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement on Hungary today: People?s Republic of China?Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, 2008 Article IV Consultation Discussions: Preliminary Conclusions of the Mission? http://www.imf.org/external/np/ms/2008/102808.htm <h1>People's Republic of China—Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: 2008 Article IV Consultation Discussions, Press Release: IMF Creates Short-Term Liquidity Facility for Market-Access Countries? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08262.htm 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. Public Information Notice: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2008 Article IV Consultation with the Solomon Islands? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pn/2008/pn08139.htm On October 20, 2008, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with the Solomon Islands. Press Release: Three-Day Caribbean Seminar on Unregulated Investment Schemes Opens in Montego Bay, Jamaica, Wednesday October 29, 2008? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08263.htm <h1>Three-Day Caribbean Seminar on Unregulated Investment Schemes Opens in Montego Bay, Jamaica, Wednesday October 29, Press Release: Statement by IMF Staff Mission to Mozambique? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08264.htm 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. Transcript of a Press Conference by IMF Chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn on the Launch of a New Lending Facility for Emerging Markets? http://www.imf.org/external/np/tr/2008/tr081029.htm 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. Press Release: Statement by the IMF Mission to Turkey? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08265.htm 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)<a href="#P25_409" name="P25_410">1</a> . Transcript of Regular Press Briefing by David Hawley, Senior Advisor, External Relations Department, IMF? http://www.imf.org/external/np/tr/2008/tr081030.htm 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. Dominique Strauss-Kahn: "I will propose a global regulation strategy to the G20," Interview published in Le Monde? http://www.imf.org/external/np/vc/2008/103008.htm 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, Press Release: Statement by an IMF Staff Mission in Uganda? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08266.htm 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. Press Release: IMF Managing Director Strauss-Kahn Welcomes Seychelles Reform Program, Proposes to Support it with Stand-By Arrangement? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08267.htm Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement today on Seychelles: Public Information Notice: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2008 Article IV Consultation with Sri Lanka? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pn/2008/pn08140.htm On October 17, 2008, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Sri Lanka. Press Release: IMF Announces Staff-Level Agreement with Kyrgyz Republic on Arrangement under the Exogenous Shocks Facility? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08268.htm 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. Finland: 2008 Article IV Consultation - Concluding Statement of the Mission? http://www.imf.org/external/np/ms/2008/110308.htm Improved pension fund management is needed to cope with aging, while growing financial integration and complexity create new risks and test supervision. Press Release: Statement at the Conclusion of an IMF Staff Mission to Liberia? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08269.htm 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, Press Release: Statement of an IMF Mission at the Conclusion of a Visit to Georgia? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08270.htm 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, Press Release: Statement by IMF Managing Director Strauss-Kahn on the Elections in the United States? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08272.htm Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made the following statement today: Press Release: Statement by an IMF Mission to Rwanda? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08273.htm 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, Press Release: Statement by IMF First Deputy Managing Director John Lipsky at the conclusion of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08274.htm 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. Press Release: IMF Approves US$16.4 Billion Stand-By Arrangement for Ukraine? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08271.htm 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. Transcript of a Press Briefing on the World Economic Outlook Update by Olivier Blanchard, Economic Counselor and Director of Research, and J?rg Decressin, Chief of the World Economic Outlook Studies Division,... http://www.imf.org/external/np/tr/2008/tr081106.htm <h1>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, Press Release: IMF Executive Board Approves 12.3 Billion Euro Stand-By Arrangement for Hungary? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08275.htm amounting to 1,015 percent of Hungary's quota, and was approved under the Fund's fast-track Emergency Financing Mechanism procedures. Transcript of a Press Conference on Executive Board Approval of the Standby Arrangement for Ukraine? http://www.imf.org/external/np/tr/2008/tr081106a.htm 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, Press Release: Statement of the IMF Mission for Colombia? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08276.htm 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: Press Release: Statement at the Conclusion of the 2008 Article IV Discussions with Cambodia? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08277.htm 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: Press Release: Letter from IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn to the G-20 Heads of Governments and Institutions? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08278.htm 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: Public Information Notice: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2008 Article IV Consultation with Uruguay? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pn/2008/pn08141.htm On October, 24, 2008, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Uruguay. Concluding Statement of the IMF Mission for Albania? http://www.imf.org/external/np/ms/2008/111108.htm 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. Press Release: Statement by an IMF Mission to The Gambia? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08279.htm 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, Interview with IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Published in Caijing Magazine, November 8, 2008? http://www.imf.org/external/np/vc/2008/110808.htm 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. Press Release: Visit by Antoinette Sayeh, Director of the IMF's African Department, to Burundi? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08280.htm 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. Press Release: Statement by an IMF Mission to Burundi? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08281.htm //www.imf.org/external/np/exr/facts/prgf.htm">Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF)</a>. In cooperation with the World Bank, the mission also assessed progress on implementing the triggers for completion of debt relief under the <a href="http: Transcript of Regular Press Briefing by David Hawley, Senior Advisor, External Relations Department? http://www.imf.org/external/np/tr/2008/tr111308.htm 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. Press Release: IMF Executive Board Approves US$26 Million Stand-By Arrangement for Seychelles? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08282.htm 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, Press Release: Statement by IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn on Japan? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08284.htm Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made the following statement today: Press Release: Statement of an IMF Staff Mission at the Conclusion of the 2008 Article IV Discussions with the Philippines? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08283.htm 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: Press Release: IMF Announces Staff Level Agreement with Pakistan on US$7.6 Billion Loan? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08285.htm Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement on Pakistan today: Transcript of a Press Briefing by Dominique Strauss-Kahn, IMF Managing Director, John Lipsky, First Deputy Managing Director, Caroline Atkinson, Director of External Relations? http://www.imf.org/external/np/tr/2008/tr081115.htm <h1>Transcript of a Press Briefing by Dominique Strauss-Kahn, IMF Managing Director, John Lipsky, First Deputy Managing Director, Caroline Atkinson, Press Release: IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn Calls G-20 Action Plan Significant Step toward Stronger International Cooperation? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08286.htm 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, Press Release: Statement by an IMF Mission to Turkmenistan? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08287.htm 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, Press Release: Press Statement Issued by the IMF Mission for the 2008 Article IV Consultation Discussions with Trinidad and Tobago? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08288.htm 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: Press Release: IMF Announces Staff Level Agreement with Serbia on a US$518 Million Precautionary Stand-By Arrangement? http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08289.htm Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made the following statement today: Towards a Post-Crisis World Economy, Speech by John Lipsky, First Deputy Managing Director, IMF? http://www.imf.org/external/np/speeches/2008/111708.htm To the contrary, the virulent combination of financial stress and shrinking advanced economy demand is impacting emerging economies, with potentially significant negative effect. Press Release: IMF Announces Staff Level Agreement with Serbia on a US$518 Million Precautionary Stand-By ArrangementÂ  http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08289.htm Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made the following statement today: Towards a Post-Crisis World Economy, Speech by John Lipsky, First Deputy Managing Director, IMFÂ  http://www.imf.org/external/np/speeches/2008/111708.htm To the contrary, the virulent combination of financial stress and shrinking advanced economy demand is impacting emerging economies, with potentially significant negative effect. Press Release:Â  http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08289.htm Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made the following statement today: Press Release: Press Statement Issued by the IMF Mission for the 2008 Article IV Consultation Discussions with Trinidad and TobagoÂ  http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08288.htm 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: Press Release: Statement by an IMF Mission to TurkmenistanÂ  http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08287.htm 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, Press Release: Statement of an IMF Staff Mission at the Conclusion of the 2008 Article IV Discussions with the PhilippinesÂ  http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08283.htm 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: Transcript of a Press Briefing by Dominique Strauss-Kahn, IMF Managing Director, John Lipsky, First Deputy Managing Director, Caroline Atkinson, Director of External RelationsÂ  http://www.imf.org/external/np/tr/2008/tr081115.htm <h1>Transcript of a Press Briefing by Dominique Strauss-Kahn, IMF Managing Director, John Lipsky, First Deputy Managing Director, Caroline Atkinson, Press Release: IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn Calls G-20 Action Plan Significant Step toward Stronger International CooperationÂ  http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08286.htm 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, Press Release: IMF Announces Staff Level Agreement with Pakistan on US$7.6 Billion LoanÂ  http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08285.htm Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement on Pakistan today: Press Release: Statement by IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn on JapanÂ  http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08284.htm Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made the following statement today: Press Release: IMF Executive Board Approves US$26 Million Stand-By Arrangement for SeychellesÂ  http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08282.htm 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, Transcript of Regular Press Briefing by David Hawley, Senior Advisor, External Relations DepartmentÂ  http://www.imf.org/external/np/tr/2008/tr111308.htm 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. Press Release: Statement by an IMF Mission to BurundiÂ  http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08281.htm //www.imf.org/external/np/exr/facts/prgf.htm">Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF)</a>. In cooperation with the World Bank, the mission also assessed progress on implementing the triggers for completion of debt relief under the <a href="http: Interview with IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Published in Caijing Magazine, November 8, 2008Â  http://www.imf.org/external/np/vc/2008/110808.htm 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.