Policy Papers

Guidance Note on Letters and Statements Assessing Members’ Economic Conditions and Policies

Publication Date:

November 30, 2011

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This note provides guidance on the need for, content, review and circulation of assessment letters or statements. Such letters or statements may be prepared for countries with programs supported by the Fund through financial assistance or a policy support instrument, countries receiving Fund emergency assistance, countries with staff-monitored programs (SMPs), or surveillance-only cases.

Series:

Policy Papers

Subject:

Assessment letters Economic conditions Fiscal policy Fund policies Fund-supported adjustment programs Members Monetary policy Relationships with Fund Staff-monitored programs Transparency