Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IMF?

Who belongs to the IMF?

Who runs the IMF?

Where does the IMF get its money?

Who can borrow from the IMF?

How can I contact IMF staff?

How do I contact the desk officer for a particular country?

How does the IMF help the poor?

Does the IMF guarantee prime bank notes, prime bank guarantees, or debentures?

What are the Articles of Agreement?

What is an SDR?

Where can I get IMF publications?

Can I have a tour of the IMF building?

Does the IMF offer scholarships?

How can I get a job at the IMF?