## IMF Office in Republic of Türkiye

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**Canonical URL:** [IMF Office in Republic of Türkiye](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/resrep/tur)

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### Resident Representative for Republic of Türkiye

Gabriel Di Bella  
Senior Resident Representative

### At a Glance : Republic of Türkiye's Relations with the IMF

- Current IMF membership: 191 countries
- Date of Republic of Türkiye's membership: March 11, 1947
- [Quota](http://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/facts/quotas.htm): SDR 4658.6 million (0.98 percent of total)
- The was discussed by the Executive Board on
- [Recent Technical Assistance](https://www.imf.org/-/media/files/countries/resrep/tur/recent-technical-assistance-turkey.docx)

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### Leadership and Contact Information
- Senior Resident Representative in the Republic of Türkiye since January 2024.
- Joined the IMF in 2002 and served in various positions at the European, Western Hemisphere, African, and Strategy and Policy Review Departments.
- From Buenos Aires; holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
- E-mail: smenguc@imf.org
- Tel: +903 12 446 5007
- Fax: +903 12 446 5266

### Role and Activities of the Office
- The IMF opened its office in Ankara in 2000.
- Functions:
  - Follows economic developments and policies in the Republic of Türkiye.
  - Liaises between the Turkish authorities and IMF staff in Washington.
  - Coordinates IMF technical assistance.
  - Serves as a source of information about IMF views for the public, local and foreign analysts, investors, academic and research institutions, and Republic of Türkiye's international partners and their diplomatic missions.

### Featured Papers and Key Publications
- Featured Paper:
  - 2021 External Sector Report: Divergent Recoveries and Global Imbalances
- Publications (titles and dates as listed):
  - World Economic Outlook: Global Economy in Crosscurrents of War and Technology — July 8, 2026
  - Global Financial Stability Report: Global Financial Markets Confront the War in the Middle East and Amplification Risks — April 14, 2026
  - Fiscal Monitor: Fiscal Policy under Pressure: High Debt, Rising Risks — April 15, 2026
  - Annual Report of the Executive Board: Getting to Growth in an Age of Uncertainty — September 24, 2025
- Regional Economic Outlook series listed for:
  - Asia and Pacific
  - Europe
  - Middle East and Central Asia
  - Sub-Saharan Africa
  - Western Hemisphere
- Additional note:
  - WEO Update - January 2022 — Available on the IMF iPad App
- Regional Economic Outlook — April 17, 2026:
  - Title: Reforming Europe Under Pressure
  - Key points:
    - 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.
    - Policymakers must respond with targeted, temporary support while maintaining stability and advancing reforms to strengthen resilience and long-term growth.

### Institutional Partners and Stakeholders
- Ministries and agencies listed:
  - Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye
  - Ministry of Treasury and Finance
  - Revenue Administration
  - Ministry of Trade
  - Ministry of Family and Social Services
  - Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources
  - Capital Markets Board
  - Budget and Strategy Directorate
  - Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency
  - Social Security Institution

### Data Sources and Media Outlets
- Data sources:
  - Turkish Statistical Institute
  - Central Bank
  - Istanbul Stock Exchange
  - Capital Markets Board of Türkiye
- Turkish news sites:
  - Hurriyet Daily News
  - Daily Sabah
  - Yenisafak

### IMF’s Work on the Republic of Türkiye

- [IMF’s Work on the Republic of Türkiye](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/resrep/tur#Turkey%20and%20the%20IMF)

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## Content in this bundle

- **Recent Technical Assistance**
  - [Recent Technical Assistance (Markdown version)](/-/media/files/countries/resrep/tur/recent-technical-assistance-turkey.docx.md){rel="alternate" type="text/markdown"}
  - [Recent Technical Assistance (DOCX)](/-/media/files/countries/resrep/tur/recent-technical-assistance-turkey.docx){rel="external" type="application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"}
- **IMF Kararlarını Nasıl Alıyor**
  - [IMF Kararlarını Nasıl Alıyor (Markdown version)](/-/media/files/countries/resrep/tur/tr-how-the-imf-makes-decisions.pdf.md){rel="alternate" type="text/markdown"}
  - [IMF Kararlarını Nasıl Alıyor (PDF)](/-/media/files/countries/resrep/tur/tr-how-the-imf-makes-decisions.pdf){rel="external" type="application/pdf"}
- **IMF’nin Kapasite Geliştirme Faaliyetleri**
  - [IMF’nin Kapasite Geliştirme Faaliyetleri (Markdown version)](/-/media/files/countries/resrep/tur/tr-imf-capacity-development.pdf.md){rel="alternate" type="text/markdown"}
  - [IMF’nin Kapasite Geliştirme Faaliyetleri (PDF)](/-/media/files/countries/resrep/tur/tr-imf-capacity-development.pdf){rel="external" type="application/pdf"}
- **IMF Kredileri**
  - [IMF Kredileri (Markdown version)](/-/media/files/countries/resrep/tur/tr-imf-lending.pdf.md){rel="alternate" type="text/markdown"}
  - [IMF Kredileri (PDF)](/-/media/files/countries/resrep/tur/tr-imf-lending.pdf){rel="external" type="application/pdf"}
- **IMF Gözetimi**
  - [IMF Gözetimi (Markdown version)](/-/media/files/countries/resrep/tur/tr-imf-surveillance.pdf.md){rel="alternate" type="text/markdown"}
  - [IMF Gözetimi (PDF)](/-/media/files/countries/resrep/tur/tr-imf-surveillance.pdf){rel="external" type="application/pdf"}
- **I. G20 Karşılıklı Değerlendirme Süreci**
  - [I. G20 Karşılıklı Değerlendirme Süreci (Markdown version)](/-/media/files/countries/resrep/tur/tr-the-g20-mutual-assessment-process.pdf.md){rel="alternate" type="text/markdown"}
  - [I. G20 Karşılıklı Değerlendirme Süreci (PDF)](/-/media/files/countries/resrep/tur/tr-the-g20-mutual-assessment-process.pdf){rel="external" type="application/pdf"}
- **IMF ve Dünya Bankası**
  - [IMF ve Dünya Bankası (Markdown version)](/-/media/files/countries/resrep/tur/tr-the-imf-and-the-world-bank.pdf.md){rel="alternate" type="text/markdown"}
  - [IMF ve Dünya Bankası (PDF)](/-/media/files/countries/resrep/tur/tr-the-imf-and-the-world-bank.pdf){rel="external" type="application/pdf"}
- **Bir Bakışta IMF**
  - [Bir Bakışta IMF (Markdown version)](/-/media/files/countries/resrep/tur/tr-the-imf-at-a-glance.pdf.md){rel="alternate" type="text/markdown"}
  - [Bir Bakışta IMF (PDF)](/-/media/files/countries/resrep/tur/tr-the-imf-at-a-glance.pdf){rel="external" type="application/pdf"}
- **IMF Kaynaklarını Nereden Temin Ediyor**
  - [IMF Kaynaklarını Nereden Temin Ediyor (Markdown version)](/-/media/files/countries/resrep/tur/tr-where-the-imf-gets-its-money.pdf.md){rel="alternate" type="text/markdown"}
  - [IMF Kaynaklarını Nereden Temin Ediyor (PDF)](/-/media/files/countries/resrep/tur/tr-where-the-imf-gets-its-money.pdf){rel="external" type="application/pdf"}

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## References

- [Europe Page](https://imf.org/europe)
- [2021 External Sector Report: Divergent Recoveries and Global Imbalances](https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/ESR/Issues/2021/08/02/2021-external-sector-report)
- [World Economic Outlook](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/weo)
- [Global Economy in Crosscurrents of War and Technology](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/weo/issues/2026/07/08/world-economic-outlook-update-july-2026)
- [Global Financial Stability Report](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/gfsr)
- [Global Financial Markets Confront the War in the Middle East and Amplification Risks](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/gfsr/issues/2026/04/14/global-financial-stability-report-april-2026)
- [Fiscal Monitor](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/fm)
- [Fiscal Policy under Pressure: High Debt, Rising Risks](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/fm/issues/2026/04/15/fiscal-monitor-april-2026)
- [Regional Economic Outlook Reports, All Regions](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/reo)
- [Asia and Pacific](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/reo/apac)
- [Europe](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/reo/eu)
- [Middle East and Central Asia](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/reo/meca)
- [Sub-Saharan Africa](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/reo/ssa)
- [Western Hemisphere](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/reo/wh)
- [IMF Annual Report 2025](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/areb)
- [Getting to Growth in an Age of Uncertainty](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/areb/issues/2025/09/24/annual-report-2025)
- [More Publications](https://www.imf.org/en/publications)
- [Republic of Türkiye and IMFcountry page, including IMF reports and Executive Board documents that deal with the Republic of Türkiye.](https://www.imf.org/en/Countries/TUR)
- [The IMF at a Glance](https://www.imf.org/en/About/Factsheets/IMF-at-a-Glance)
- [The IMF and the World Bank](https://www.imf.org/en/About/Factsheets/Sheets/2016/07/27/15/31/IMF-World-Bank)
- [How the IMF Makes Decisions](https://www.imf.org/en/About/Factsheets/Sheets/2016/07/27/15/24/How-the-IMF-Makes-Decisions)
- [Where the IMF Gets Its Money?](https://www.imf.org/en/About/Factsheets/Where-the-IMF-Gets-Its-Money)
- [The G20 Mutual Assessment Program](https://www.imf.org/en/About/Factsheets/Sheets/2016/07/27/15/48/G20-Mutual-Assessment-Process-MAP)
- [IMF Surveillance](https://www.imf.org/en/About/Factsheets/IMF-Surveillance)
- [IMF Lending](https://www.imf.org/en/About/Factsheets/IMF-Lending)
- [IMF Capacity Development](https://www.imf.org/en/About/Factsheets/imf-capacity-development)
- [Read the Report](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/reo/eu/issues/2026/04/17/regional-economic-outlook-europe-april-2026)

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