Our Office
Critical Outpost in Asia
The IMF Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (OAP) is an important outpost of the IMF in a dynamic region of 37 member economies. Established in 1997, it facilitates policy dialogue and capacity development in Asia as a leading peer-to-peer learning center, contributes to regional surveillance under the Asia-Pacific Department, and communicates the Fund’s message to the region.
Director
Yoshida Akihiko Bio
Address
21F, Fukoku Seimei Bldg., 2-2-2 Uchisaiwai-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0011, Japan
For inquiries about OAP's activities, please submit your questions here.
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Our Work
Policy Dialogue & Capacity Development
The Office facilitates policy dialogue among policymakers in the region and helps develop their expertise through high-level policy discussions, peer-to-peer learning experiences, engagement in regional fora, and the Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA).
Surveillance
The Office contributes to regional surveillance by monitoring and analyzing economic developments in the region.
Public Outreach
The Office hosts public seminars, joins public events, promotes career opportunities, and communicates IMF messages via various channels.
Our Region
Member Countries
The Asia and Pacific region is home to 37 member economies, each with their unique political, economic, and cultural background.
Capacity Development Centers
The IMF has established several training and capacity development centers in the region to strengthen member countries’ policymaking capacity.
Our Messages
Recruitment
The Office has both internationally and locally recruited staff. Local job openings, including internships, are posted here.
・ Communications Intern: Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed as needed but for those wishing to work this summer, please apply by May 23. See more details here.
For international job openings, visit https://imf.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/IMF
News and Events
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[Apply Now] 24th Macroeconomist Training Program
Application is open through 11:59 am, July 3, 2025 (JST). See the flyer here. See the program overview here.
Date : July 30, 2025
- August 1, 2025
Tokyo, Japan
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OAP Director Talked at RIETI BBL Seminar on the World Economic Outlook and the Asia Pacific Region
Watch the videos (Japanese) here: Presentation / Q&A session
Date : May 23, 2025
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OAP Director Talked at Japan Center for International Finance (JCIF) Seminar on the IMF's Latest Economic Outlook
Watch the video here. Read the presentation material (Japanese) here.
Date : May 22, 2025
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Newsletter IMF Asia-Pacific News from Tokyo (Issue 37) published
Read issue 37 HERE.
Subscribe the newsletter HERE.Date : May 1, 2025
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IMF-The University of Tokyo CARF Conference on The State of Globalization held
The conference had two parts: an academic conference targeting researchers, and a policy panel designed for a wider audience.
See more details Here.
Date : April 4, 2025
- April 5, 2025
Tokyo, Japan
IMF Key Products
Finance & Development
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