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The IMF's Data Dissemination Initiative After Ten Years

Author/Editor:

William E. Alexander ; John Cady ; Jesus R Gonzalez-Garcia

Publication Date:

March 10, 2008

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

The Data Dissemination Initiative was launched in the mid-1990s as part of a broader internationally-agreed-upon initiative to strengthen transparency and promote good governance practices by establishing standards and codes. Ten years later, the initiative is viewed as an integral part of the international financial architecture, and is considered to have improved the functioning of international financial markets and contributed to global financial stability. This volume reviews certain aspects of the development of and experience with the initiative over the past decade, and concludes by reflecting on potential challenges ahead and possible enhancements.

Series:

Books

Subject:

Central banks Data dissemination Economic and financial statistics International reserves Reserve assets Special Data Dissemination Standard (SDDS)