## IMF Executive Board Approves FY2027–FY2029 Medium-Term Budget

_IMF News, May 8, 2026_

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- Published: May 8, 2026

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### Approval and context
- The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund approved the FY2027–FY2029 medium-term budget on April 28.
- The budget was formulated against a global economy that "has shown resilience in recent years but continues to face profound transformations, elevated uncertainty, and unexpected shocks, including the war in the Middle East."
- The Board emphasized continued "prudent stewardship of members’ resources" to keep the Fund "agile and responsive."

### FY2027 net administrative and capital budgets
- Net administrative budget for FY2027 (May 1, 2026–April 30, 2027): US$1,601.3 million.
- FY2027 capital budget: US$129.4 million.
- The maximum amount of unused budget resources from previous years will be reduced from 4 to the historical norm of 3 percent, completing the unwinding of exceptional pandemic-related temporary funding.

### Budget principles and institutional priorities
- The FY2027–FY2029 budget is anchored in a "flat real net administrative envelope," described as "roughly the same in real terms as it was two decades ago."
- Emphasis on discipline, focus, and agility across Fund operations.
- A Fund-wide streamlining effort is under way to:
  - Help departments focus on the highest priority needs.
  - Alleviate staff work pressures.
  - Respond to unforeseen demands.

### Capital and IT investments
- The refocused facilities portfolio will prioritize essential lifecycle and maintenance projects across two headquarters facilities and field offices.
- IT-related investments will:
  - Strengthen cybersecurity.
  - Address historical under-investment.
  - Scale the use of artificial intelligence across core functions.

### Additional information and contacts
- Additional information is available in the staff paper on the FY27-29 Medium-Term Budget.
- Press contact:
  - IMF Communications Department, MEDIA RELATIONS
  - PRESS OFFICER: Camila Perez
  - Phone: +1 202 623-7100
  - Email: MEDIA@IMF.org
  - @IMFSpokesperson

*IMF Press Release No. 26/144 — May 8, 2026*

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