2020 Civil Society Policy Forum
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How the IMF is Helping Countries Address the Economic Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Exceptional times call for exceptional actions. The IMF is responding to the coronavirus crisis with unprecedented speed and magnitude of financial assistance to help countries protect the lives and livelihoods of people, especially the most vulnerable. The Fund is at the center of the global financial safety net – and is deploying its entire lending capacity of USD 1 trillion at the service of its membership. Read more.
“The IMF has secured $1 trillion in lending capacity, serving our members and responding fast to an unprecedented number of emergency financing requests—from over 90 countries so far.” Kristalina Georgieva Managing Director, IMF
For more information on how the Fund is helping countries address the economic impact of Coronavirus click here www.imf.org/coronavirus
For more information on how the IMF is promoting transparent and accountable use of COVID-19 financial assistance, click here Factsheet
PUBLICATIONS
Progress In Implementing The Framework For Enhanced Fund Engagement On Governance
This paper provides an interim update on implementation of the 2018 Framework for Enhanced Fund Engagement on Governance. This update is in advance of a comprehensive formal review of the Framework scheduled for mid-2021.
Review of Implementation of IMF Commitments in Support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
This paper reviews the implementation of the initiatives the IMF committed to in 2015 to support developing countries in pursuing the 2030 agenda for sustainable development, including (i) strengthening national tax systems; (ii) tackling large infrastructure gaps; (iii) promoting economic inclusion; (iv) the development of domestic financial markets; (v) intensifying engagement in fragile and conflict-affected states; (vi) improving economic statistics; (vii) expanding the financial safety net for developing countries; and (viii) addressing macroeconomic aspects of climate change.
A Strategy for IMF engagement on social spending”
Interest in social spending issues has intensified over the last decade. This reflects concerns about rising inequality and the need to support vulnerable groups, especially in the aftermath of the global financial crisis. In line with this, the Fund has also increased its engagement on social spending issues. This paper outlines a strategy to guide IMF engagement on social spending issues going forward
Corporate taxation in the global economy
With special attention to the circumstances of developing countries, the paper identifies and discusses various options currently under discussion for the international tax system to ensure that countries, and in particular low-income countries, can continue to collect corporate tax revenues from multinational activities
How to Operationalize Gender Issues in Country Work
This note provides examples of good practice with respect to coverage of gender issues in country reports and lays out the resources available to country teams, both with respect to existing analytical work as well as the availability of data and tools.
How to Operationalize Inequality Issues in Country Work
This note provides examples of good practices with respect to coverage of inequality-related issues in country reports and lays out the resources available to country teams, both with respect to existing analytical work as well as the availability of data and tools.
Fiscal Monitor: Tackling Inequality
Rising inequality and slow economic growth in many countries have focused attention on policies to support inclusive growth. This Fiscal Monitor discusses how fiscal policies can help achieve redistributive objectives. It focuses on three salient policy debates: tax rates at the top of the income distribution, the introduction of a universal basic income, and the role of public spending on education and health.
The role of the Fund in governance issues
Against a growing recognition that systemic corruption can undermine prospects for delivering sustainable and inclusive growth, the paper assesses the extent to which corruption has been appropriately addressed in the IMF's work in member countries in both economic reviews and Fund-supported programs.