Statement by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on the Report on Investigation of Data Irregularities in Doing Business 2018 and Doing Business 2020
IMF News, September 16, 2021
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- Published: September 16, 2021
Core statement
- Direct quote from Ms. Kristalina Georgieva:
- “I disagree fundamentally with the findings and interpretations of the Investigation of Data Irregularities as it relates to my role in the World Bank’s Doing Business report of 2018. I have already had an initial briefing with the IMF’s Executive Board on this matter.”
Key factual points
- The statement responds to: Report on Investigation of Data Irregularities in Doing Business 2018 and Doing Business 2020.
- Ms. Georgieva reports having had an initial briefing with the IMF’s Executive Board regarding the matter.
Statement by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on the Report on Investigation of Data Irregularities in Doing Business 2018 and Doing Business 2020