IMF Annual Report 2017

☰CONTENTS

2016 Annual Report

Update

The new SDR basket of currencies became effective.

The Board adopted a work plan for the Fifteenth General Review of Quotas.

Economic surveillance included development of a new methodology that helps governments assess fiscal space—their ability to raise spending or lower taxes.

To help provide financial support for the poorest member countries, a new fundraising round for the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust got under way.

Knowledge sharing with governments focused on how to raise revenues and effectively manage expenditure, to help safeguard funding for public services.

2016 Annual Report

Update

UPDATE ON TOPICS FROM LAST YEAR’S ANNUAL REPORT

What We Do

The IMF Has Three Main Roles

Economic Surveillance

135 country health checks

The IMF oversees the international monetary system and monitors the economic and financial policies of its 189 member countries. As part of this surveillance process, which takes place both at the global level and in individual countries, the IMF highlights possible risks to stability and advises on needed policy adjustments.

Lending

$ 134.7 billion to 15 countries, plus $1.5 billion in low- or zero-interest loans to 15 low-income developing member countries

The IMF provides loans to member countries experiencing actual or potential balance of payments problems to help them rebuild their international reserves, stabilize their currencies, continue paying for imports, and restore conditions for strong economic growth, while correcting underlying problems.

Capacity Development

$267 million for knowledge sharing, expert advice, and training

The IMF works with governments around the world to modernize their economic policies and institutions, and train their people. This helps countries strengthen their economy, improve growth and create jobs.

REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

ECONOMIC SURVEILLANCE

☰IMF Annual Report 2017

2016 Annual Report

Update

The new SDR basket of currencies became effective.

The Board adopted a work plan for the Fifteenth General Review of Quotas.

Economic surveillance included development of a new methodology that helps governments assess fiscal space—their ability to raise spending or lower taxes.

To help provide financial support for the poorest member countries, a new fundraising round for the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust got under way.

Knowledge sharing with governments focused on how to raise revenues and effectively manage expenditure, to help safeguard funding for public services.

2016 Annual Report

Update

The new SDR basket of currencies became effective.

The Board adopted a work plan for the Fifteenth General Review of Quotas.

Economic surveillance included development of a new methodology that helps governments assess fiscal space—their ability to raise spending or lower taxes.

To help provide financial support for the poorest member countries, a new fundraising round for the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust got under way.

Knowledge sharing with governments focused on how to raise revenues and effectively manage expenditure, to help safeguard funding for public services.