## IMF Office in Romania

## Source details

**Canonical URL:** [IMF Office in Romania](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/resrep/rou)

## Other formats

- [Markdown version](/en/countries/resrep/rou/index.md)
- [Structured JSON version](/en/countries/resrep/rou/index.json)
- [Bundle manifest](/en/countries/resrep/rou/bundle-manifest.json)

### Resident Representative for Romania

Carlos Mulas-Granados  
IMF Senior Regional Representative for Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe

### Office Information

Phone: 40‐21‐311‐5833  
Fax: (4021) 318-1410  
Email: [cmulasgranados@imf.org](mailto:cmulasgranados@imf.org)

### At a Glance: Romania's Relations with the IMF

- Current IMF membership: 191 countries
- Romania joined in December 15, 1972
- [Quota](https://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/facts/quotas.htm): [SDR](https://www.imf.org/external/fin.htm)
- The was discussed by the Executive Board on
- The Fund has had a resident representative in Bucharest since 1991.

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### Office role and partnerships
- The IMF Resident Representative Office in Romania presents information about the work of the IMF in Romania, including the activities of the IMF Resident Representative Office.
- Key institutional partners listed:
  - IMF Europe office and office in Warsaw
  - Joint Vienna Institute
  - Government of Romania
  - National Bank of Romania
  - Romania's Presidency

### Leadership
- Carlos Mulas-Granados, IMF Senior Regional Representative for Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, has been appointed as the new Resident Representative for Bulgaria and Romania.
- He replaces Mr. Gottlieb.

### Activities, resources, and where to find more information
- Additional information is available on the Romania and IMF country page, including IMF reports and Executive Board documents that deal with Romania.
- Useful information and resources referenced:
  - Infographics
  - Training for Government Officials
  - IMF Annual Report
  - IMF Factsheets

### Recent publication and policy implications (April 17, 2026)
- Publication date: April 17, 2026
- Title: Reforming Europe Under Pressure
- Key findings:
  - Europe faces a new energy-driven shock linked to the war in the Middle East.
  - The shock is weighing on growth, raising inflation, and increasing uncertainty.
- Policy recommendations:
  - Policymakers must respond with targeted, temporary support.
  - Policymakers should maintain stability.
  - Policymakers should advance reforms to strengthen resilience and long-term growth.

### IMF’s Work on Romania

- [IMF’s Work on Romania](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/resrep/rou#country)

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## References

- [IMF Europe Office](https://www.imf.org/en/Countries/ResRep/EUR)
- [IMF Europe office and office in Warsaw](https://www.imf.org/en/Shared-Content/Shared-Link-Sets/Shared-List-Links-Folder/EUR/LeftColRR_About-Europe/The-IMF-and-Europe)
- [Joint Vienna Institute](https://www.imf.org/en/Shared-Content/Shared-Link-Sets/Shared-List-Links-Folder/EUR/LeftColRR_About-Europe/All-the-Facts---Europe)
- [Infographics](https://www.imf.org/en/Shared-Content/Shared-Link-Sets/Shared-List-Links-Folder/LeftColRR_IMF-Resources/Aside-Related-Linksets)
- [IMF Resident Offices Around the World](https://www.imf.org/en/Countries/ResRep)
- [Training for Government Officials](https://www.imf.org/en/Capacity-Development)
- [IMF Annual Report](https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/AREB)
- [IMF Factsheets](https://www.imf.org/en/About/Factsheets)
- [Bulgariaand Romania. He replaces Mr. Gottlieb.](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/resrep/bgr)
- [Read the Report](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/reo/eu/issues/2026/04/17/regional-economic-outlook-europe-april-2026)
- [IMF Resident Offices Around the World](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/resrep)

_Source: https://www.imf.org/en/countries/resrep/rou_