Speeches List 1999


December
Achievements and Prospects after Ten Years of Transition--Remarks by Michel Camdessus  Given at the Warsaw School of EconomicsDecember 10, 1999
Learning the Lessons of Financial Crises: The Roles of the Public and Private Sectors -- Address by Stanley Fischer  Given at the Emerging Market Traders' Association Annual Meeting, New YorkDecember 09, 1999
Crisis, Restructuring, and Recovery in Korea -- Remarks by Michel Camdessus  Given at the Conference on Economic Crisis and Restructuring, Seoul, KoreaDecember 02, 1999
November
A New Round of Trade Negotiations: an IMF Perspective -- Remarks by Michel Camdessus   Given to the Third Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO)November 30, 1999
From the Crises of the 1990s to the New Millennium -- Remarks by Michel Camdessus   Given to the International Graduate School of Management (IESE) Palacio de Congresos, Madrid, Spain.November 27, 1999
Global Markets and the Global Village in the 21st Century: Are International Organizations Prepared for the Challenge? -- Address by Stanley Fischer  Prepared for delivery to the Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Auswartige Politik (German Society for Foreign Affairs) in BerlinNovember 19, 1999
Social Policy Concerns for the New Architecture in Asia -- Remarks by Peter Heller  Prepared for the the Manila Social Forum addressing the New Social Agenda for East, Southeast, and Central AsiaNovember 09, 1999
Second Generation Reforms: Reflections and New Challenges -- by Michel Camdessus  Opening Remarks to IMF Conference on SecondNovember 08, 1999
Capacity Building, Governance, and Economic Reform in Africa-- Remarks by Michel Camdessus  The Inaugural Seminar of the Joint Africa Institute (JAI), Abidjan, Cote d'IvoireNovember 02, 1999
October
Strengthening the Link Between Economic and Social Policies Within the Framework of a Globalized Economy -- Remarks by Michel Camdessus  Remarks to the Confederal Board of the World Confederation of Labour, Washington D.C.October 26, 1999
The Road to a Sustainable Recovery in Asia -- Address by Stanley Fischer  Remarks prepared for delivery at a meeting of the World Economic Forum in Singapore, October 18 1999October 18, 1999
International Financial Policy in the Context of Globalization--Remarks by Michel Camdessus  Given at the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, Frankfurt, GermanyOctober 11, 1999
September
Concluding Remarks by Michel Camdessus Chairman of the Executive Board and Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund at the Closing Joint Session of the Annual Meetings  September 30, 1999
Address by Michel Camdessus Chairman of the Executive Board and Managing Director of the IMF to the Board of Governors of the Fund  September 28, 1999
August
Remarks at the Inauguration of the Governor of the Reserve Bank of South Africa, Tito Mboweni -- Address by Stanley Fischer  These remarks were prepared for delivery at the inauguration of Tito Mboweni, and the retirement of Chris Stals, as Governor of the Reserve Bank of South Africa, MidrandAugust 07, 1999
July
After-crisis thoughts on poverty alleviation and peace for development -- Address by Michel Camdessus  Given at the High-Level Segment of the 1999 Substantive Session of the UN Economic and Social Council, GenevaJuly 05, 1999
June
The Asian Crisis: the Return of Growth -- Stanley Fischer  This is an outline of comments prepared for delivery at a dinner of the Asia Society, Hong KongJune 17, 1999
Russia: In Search of a Vision to Revitalize Reform -- Address by Michel Camdessus  Given at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, RussiaJune 16, 1999
Global Economic and Financial Developments in the 1990s and Implications for Monetary Policy -- Address by Flemming Larsen  Given at the 27th Economics Conference: Possibilities and Limitations of Monetary Policy, Oesterreichische Nationalbank, ViennaJune 11, 1999
The Political Dimensions of Economic Reforms: Conditions for Successful Adjustment--Address by Mr. Alassane D. Ouattara  Berlin, GermanyJune 09, 1999
Preventing and Resolving Financial Crises: The Role of the Private Sector -- Remarks by Michel Camdessus  Given at the Bretton Woods Committee 1999 Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.June 09, 1999
The Private Sector in a Strengthened Global Financial System -- Remarks by Michel Camdessus  Given at the International Monetary Conference, PhiladelphiaJune 08, 1999
Better Integrating in an Increasingly Globalized World -- Remarks by Alassane D. Ouattara  Given to the Group of 77 Preparatory Committee for UNCTAD X, GenevaJune 07, 1999
Africa: Preparing for the 21th Century -- Address by Mr. Alassane D. Ouattara  Presented at the National Summit on Africa, San FranciscoJune 04, 1999
Global Financial Reform: The Evolving Agenda - Remarks by Michel Camdessus  Given at the Council on Foreign Relations, New YorkJune 04, 1999
Economic Prospects for the Americas Under a New Financial Architecture - Remarks by Michel Camdessus  Given at the Conférence de Montréal, MontréalJune 02, 1999
May
International Financial and Monetary Stability: A Global Public Good? - Remarks by Michel Camdessus  Given at the IMF/Research Conference, Washington, D.C.May 28, 1999
Stable and Efficient Financial Systems for the 21st Century: A Quest for Transparency and Standards -- Address of Michel Camdessus  Given at the XXIVth Annual Conference of theMay 25, 1999
Sustaining Asia’s Recovery from Crisis - Remarks by Michel Camdessus  Given at the 34th South East Asian Central Banks Governors’ Conference Seoul, KoreaMay 20, 1999
World Economic Outlook: Implications of Reform for Japan and the IMF- Remarks by Michel Camdessus  Given at the International Finance Seminar, TokyoMay 18, 1999
Governments and Economic Development in a Globalized World - Remarks by Michel Camdessus  Given at the 32nd International General Meeting of the Pacific Basin Economic Council, Hong KongMay 17, 1999
The Reform of Global Exchange and Financial Systems Since the Eruption of the Asian Crisis - Address by Shigemitsu Sugisaki  Presented at the International Conference on Central Banking Policies, MacauMay 14, 1999
Africa: A Window of Opportunity - Address by Mr. Alassane D. Ouattara  Given at the High-Level Seminar on Structural Adjustment in Sub-Saharan Africa, MauritiusMay 12, 1999
April
The Financial Crisis in Emerging Markets: Some Lessons -- Stanley Fischer  This is an outline of comments prepared for delivery at the Conference of the Economic Strategy Institute, Washington DCApril 28, 1999
The Financial Crisis in Emerging Markets: Lessons for Eastern Europe and Asia -- Stanley Fischer  This is an outline of comments prepared for delivery at the EastWest Institute conference, New YorkApril 23, 1999
Regional Integration in Africa: An Important Step Toward Global Integration - Address by Mr. Alassane D. Ouattara  Given at the First Conference of Ministers of Economy and Finance of French-Speaking Countries (Francophone), MonacoApril 14, 1999
March
Fostering Trade and Investment: A Vehicle to Accelerating Africa's Integration into the Global Economy -- Address by Mr. Alassane D. Ouattara  Presented at a Meeting of the Africa Studies Program of the Council on Foreign Relations, New YorkMarch 25, 1999
Supporting Nigeria’s Recovery: An IMF Perspective - Address by Michel Camdessus  Given at the conference Nigeria: The Way Forward, AbujaMarch 18, 1999
Trade and Development - Address by Shigemitsu Sugisaki  Presented at the WTO High Level Symposium on Trade and Development, GenevaMarch 17, 1999
Regional Implications of Globalization: A Latin American Perspective - Address of Michel Camdessus  At the 40th Annual Meeting of the Inter-American Development Bank, ParisMarch 15, 1999
Latin America in a Globalized Economy: The Chilean Response - Remarks by Michel Camdessus  Given at the Round Table organized by the Government of Chile on Institutions and the Market in the Era of Globalization, ParisMarch 14, 1999
Reforming the International Monetary System - Address by Mr. Alassane D. Ouattara  Given at the Academie de la Paix et de la Securité Internationale Conference on Crises and International Security, MonacoMarch 06, 1999
Economic Crisis and Recovery in Asia and its Implications for the International Financial System - Address by Shigemitsu Sugisaki  Presented at the Meeting on Development Cooperation: Responding to the Asia Crisis, Sydney, AustraliaMarch 05, 1999
Opening Remarks by Mr. Alassane D. Ouattara  Given at the Academie de la paix et de la securité internationale Conference on Crises and International Security, MonacoMarch 04, 1999
Capital flows, crises, and the private sector -- Remarks by Michel Camdessus  Given to the Institute of International Bankers,March 01, 1999
February
Looking Beyond Today's Financial Crisis: Moving Forward with International Financial Reform - Address by Michel Camdessus  Presented at the Foreign Policy Association, New YorkFebruary 24, 1999
The International Financial Institution: A View from the IMF -- Address by Mr. Alassane D. Ouattara  Presented at the MidWinter Conference of the Bankers' Association for Foreign Trade, Washington, D.C.February 03, 1999
A Decade of Transition: Achievements and Challenges--Concluding Remarks by Shigemitsu Sugisaki  Address given at the IMF Conference on A Decade of Transition: Achievements and Challenges, Washington, D.C.February 03, 1999
A Decade of Transition: Achievements and Challenges--Opening Remarks by Michel Camdessus  Address given at the IMF Conference on A Decade of Transition: Achievements and Challenges, Washington, D.C.February 01, 1999
January
Globalization and the Third Millennium: Challenges and Issues -- Address by Mr. Alassane D. Ouattara  Presented to the CERAM Sophia Antipolis, Nice, FranceJanuary 22, 1999
Human Dimensions of the Asian Economic Crisis by Peter S. Heller  Presentation to World Bank Regional Meeeting on Social Issues Arising from the East Asia Crisis and Policy Implications for the Future, BangkokJanuary 21, 1999
Economic and Financial Situation in Asia: Latest Developments - Background paper prepared for presentation by Michel Camdessus  Presented at the Asia-Europe Finance Ministers Meeting, Frankfurt, GermanyJanuary 16, 1999
On the Need for an International Lender of Last Resort -- Stanley Fischer  This is a slightly revised version of a paper prepared for delivery at the joint luncheon of the American Economic Association and the American Finance AssociationJanuary 03, 1999