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  "title": "IMF Capacity Development Strategy and Policies",
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  "summary": "As one of the core functions of the IMF, capacity development accounts for around one-third of our direct work with member countries and supports them to develop human capacity and build institutions devising sound macroeconomic policies.",
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    {
      "heading": "Role and scope of IMF capacity development",
      "content": "- Every five years, the IMF undertakes a comprehensive review of its capacity development strategy.\n- IMF capacity development accounts for around one-third of our direct work with member countries and supports them to develop human capacity and build institutions devising sound macroeconomic policies.\n- Regular reviews are intended to ensure capacity development remains high quality and well-focused on the priority needs of member countries."
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    {
      "heading": "Findings and reforms from past strategy reviews",
      "content": "- The past two strategy reviews in 2013 and 2018 led to a series of reforms to increase the efficiency and impact of IMF capacity development work, while strengthening its internal governance."
    },
    {
      "heading": "2024 Review of the IMF’s Capacity Development Strategy — key directions",
      "content": "- The 2024 review built upon prior reforms to advance the evolution of the IMF’s capacity development work.\n- The 2024 review called for capacity development to be:\n  - more flexible,\n  - well-tailored to respond to member needs, and\n  - better integrated with the IMF’s economic analysis and lending."
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    {
      "heading": "Evidence base and inputs to the 2024 review",
      "content": "- The 2024 review benefitted from:\n  - an independent evaluation of IMF capacity development,\n  - internal and external consultations with stakeholders,\n  - surveys of recipients and partners,\n  - staff background studies, and\n  - recommendations of an External Advisory Group."
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    "The past two strategy reviews in 2013 and 2018 led to a series of reforms to increase the efficiency and impact of IMF capacity development work, while strengthening its internal governance.",
    "The 2024 review built upon prior reforms to advance the evolution of the IMF’s capacity development work.",
    "The 2024 review called for capacity development to be:",
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