The IMF and Civil Society/external/np/exr/cs/index.aspxThe IMF and Civil Society articles provide information relating to IMF activities, summarizing events, papers, and discussions relevant to CSOsImf.Org RSS Feed GeneratorENSub-Saharan Africa Builds Momentum in Multi-Speed Worldhttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2013/CSO262.htmWith a gradually improving outlook for the global economy, growth in sub-Saharan Africa is set to strengthen, according to the IMF’s latest forecast for the region. 13 May 2013 18:53:35 ESThttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2013/CSO262.htmMove from ‘Three-speed’ to ‘Full-speed’ Global Recovery, Urges Lagardehttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2013/CSO260.htmThe global economy can move beyond an uneven recovery to achieve “full-speed” if countries take customized action on a range of policy fronts, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said. 18 Apr 2013 20:11:21 ESThttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2013/CSO260.htmIMF Sees Big Gains from Energy Subsidies Reformhttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2013/CSO259.htmA new IMF paper urges governments all over the world to reform subsidies affecting products ranging from coal to gasoline.27 Mar 2013 16:56:53 ESThttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2013/CSO259.htmConsultation on Revisions to the Code of Good Practices on Fiscal Transparencyhttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2013/CSO257.htmThe IMF launched on December 7, 2012, a consultation with governments, civil society, academics, and private sector stakeholders to gather ideas for the revision of its Code of Good Practices and Manual on Fiscal on Fiscal Transparency and related instruments. The on-line consultation process remains open until February 10, 2013. 19 Jan 2013 16:56:49 ESThttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2013/CSO257.htmLatest Issue of Finance & Development Focuses on Philanthropy and Social Entreneurshiphttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2012/CSO256.htmThe December 2012 issue of the IMF’s Finance & Development magazine focuses on how philanthropists are helping to transform the developing world.10 Dec 2012 17:28:09 ESThttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2012/CSO256.htmIMF Adopts Institutional View on Capital Flowshttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2012/CSO238.htmThe International Monetary Fund has developed a comprehensive, flexible, and balanced view on the management of global capital flows to help give countries clear and consistent policy advice.07 Dec 2012 13:45:42 ESThttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2012/CSO238.htmIMF’s Work Program Focus Is on Securing Recovery and Anchoring the Futurehttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2012/CSO237.htmAgainst the backdrop of a still weak global economic outlook, the IMF’s work agenda for the coming months is designed to support bold policy implementation to secure the economic recovery and anchor the future. 27 Nov 2012 19:22:40 ESThttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2012/CSO237.htmAsian Youth Speak Outhttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2012/CSO236.htmYoung people need greater voice in the global economic debate as they will inherit the legacy of choices made today, IMF Deputy Managing Director Nemat Shafik told a seminar on Asian youth held during the 2012 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Tokyo.14 Oct 2012 11:11:39 ESThttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2012/CSO236.htmIMF Sees Heightened Risks Sapping Slower Global Recoveryhttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2012/CSO235.htmThe International Monetary Fund presented a gloomier picture of the global economy than a few months ago, saying prospects have deteriorated further and risks increased, marking the forecast down to 3.3 percent this year and a still sluggish 3.6 percent in 2013.10 Oct 2012 14:36:14 ESThttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2012/CSO235.htmJapanese Students Give Their Views on the Global Crisishttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2012/CSO234.htmA heartfelt call for the IMF to remember that economic performance impacts ordinary lives, was among the winning entries in an essay competition for young Japanese students organized to raise awareness in Japan of the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings taking place in October17 Sep 2012 08:56:09 ESThttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2012/CSO234.htmEngagement with IMF Helps Poorer Countries Through Global Crisishttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2012/CSO230.htmIMF-supported economic programs and related policy advice have helped low-income countries navigate the global financial crisis, an IMF internal review found. 16 Sep 2012 18:27:29 ESThttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2012/CSO230.htmThe Global Village: Connected World Drives Economic Shifthttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2012/CSO218.htmThe world economy is going through a major structural shift, with emerging markets rapidly catching up to advanced economies, says Kemal Dervis of the Brookings Institution.03 Sep 2012 17:01:04 ESThttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2012/CSO218.htmIMF Head Hails Asia’s Leading Role in Global Stabilityhttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2012/CSO217.htmAsia’s economies are central to global economic stability, and the region has emerged from the global crisis with its economic standing enhanced, the Managing Director of the IMF told an audience of top officials in Thailand.13 Jul 2012 18:03:47 ESThttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2012/CSO217.htmIMF, World Bank Back $4 Billion Côte d’Ivoire Debt Reliefhttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2012/CSO216.htmThe IMF and the World Bank approved debt relief with a present value of $4.4 billion for Côte d’Ivoire. Combined with other debt relief, the total will be $7.7 billion. 28 Jun 2012 15:13:58 ESThttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2012/CSO216.htmCountries Boost Emergency Funding for IMF to $456 Billionhttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2012/CSO215.htmNations from around the world firmed up their commitments to provide emergency resources for the International Monetary Fund, designed to deter the spread of crises and increase the institution’s lending capacity to help countries in financial trouble.20 Jun 2012 12:12:42 ESThttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2012/CSO215.htmExpanding Financial Sector in Low-Income Countrieshttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2012/CSO214.htmAccording to a new IMF policy paper, low-income countries can strengthen overall economic stability and spur growth by building stronger and more diversified financial and banking sectors.04 Jun 2012 16:50:30 ESThttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2012/CSO214.htmIMF Opens Its Doors to Wider Dialoguehttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2012/CSO213.htmThe crisis in the euro zone, natural resource management, regulation of international capital flows, inclusive growth, and poverty reduction were front and center as the IMF heard from a cross-section of society. 04 May 2012 16:17:58 ESThttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2012/CSO213.htmIMF to Double Lending Power as Pledges Top $430 Billionhttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2012/CSO212.htmThe Group of Twenty (G-20) advanced and emerging market economies, along with the broader IMF membership, agreed on pledges to boost the institution’s lending capacity by more than $430 billion.21 Apr 2012 19:10:39 ESThttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2012/CSO212.htmIMF Gathers Ideas on Best Use of Natural Resourceshttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2012/CSO211.htmThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has launched a consultation process with the private sector, civil society, academics, and others to gather ideas about the best use of natural resources for boosting living standards in developing countries.02 Apr 2012 20:06:48 ESThttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2012/CSO211.htmIMF Board Approves €28 billion Loan for Greecehttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2012/CSO210.htmThe IMF has approved a new €28 billion loan for Greece as part of the overall financing package agreed by Athens and its partners in the eurozone. 15 Mar 2012 20:15:08 ESThttp://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/news/2012/CSO210.htm