## Capacity Development under COVID-19

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**Canonical URL:** [Capacity Development under COVID-19](https://www.imf.org/-/media/files/capacity-developement/infographics/imf-capacity-development-under-covid19.pdf)

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### Emergency response and funding
- The IMF raised USD 40 million so far to meet the unprecedented demand for capacity development, thanks to contributions from 9 external donors.
- The COVID-19 Crisis Capacity Development Initiative will ensure the IMF meets countries’ urgent capacity development needs and boosts the response to the crisis.
- The IMF, 40+ partners, a network of 17 regional development centers, and a dozen thematic funds help cover the crisis response and recovery.

### Geographic reach and lending alignment
- IMF Capacity Development supports regions most affected by the COVID-19 crisis, closely matching IMF Emerging Lending.
- 50% of IMF Capacity Development went to low income countries.
- 45% of IMF Capacity Development went to middle income countries.
- 100% of IMF COVID Lending went to low and middle income countries.
- Named partner contributors include: JAPAN, KORE A, GERMANY, CHINA, SPA IN, CANADA, SWITZERLAND, SINGAPORE, BELGIUM.

### Technical assistance and training (WHAT?)
- Technical Assistance and Training for:
  - Fiscal policies for a green recovery
  - Tax policies for inclusive growth
  - Debt sustainability frameworks
  - Transparency in public financial management
  - Assessing universal cash transfers
- With a particular focus on low income countries and fragile states.

### Priority thematic responses during the crisis
- Transparency and accountability in emergency response.
- Social protection and health expenditures.
- Digital solutions for direct cash transfers.
- Revenue mobilization and public financial management.

### Building Forward Better — policy recommendations and focus areas
- Leverage digitalization to mobilize domestic revenues, create safety nets, and accelerate cash transfers.
- Incorporate climate indicators into macroeconomic frameworks.
- Improve tax policies to arrest inequalities and boost inclusive growth.
- Continue to provide timely advice for member countries as “how to notes” for policymakers.

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_Source: https://www.imf.org/-/media/files/capacity-developement/infographics/imf-capacity-development-under-covid19.pdf_