## IMF Holds Informal Board Briefing on Myanmar

_IMF News, October 1, 2026_

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## Bibliographic details
- Published: October 1, 2026

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### Summary of the event
- The IMF Executive Board was briefed by staff on economic developments in Myanmar on September 30, 2026.
- The briefing was conducted in line with IMF standard procedures for members whose Article IV consultations are delayed.
- Press Release No. 26/313 was issued on October 1, 2026, identifying the briefing and its procedural context.
- Location noted as Washington, DC.

### Procedural context and timing
- The Board is routinely briefed based on publicly available information approximately every 12 months for members whose Article IV consultations are delayed by more than 18 months.
- The September 30, 2026 briefing follows those standard procedures for delayed Article IV consultations.

### Contact and media information
- IMF Communications Department, MEDIA RELATIONS.
- PRESS OFFICER: Pavis Devahasadin
- Phone: +1 202 623-7100
- Email: MEDIA@IMF.org
- Social: @IMFSpokesperson

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_Source: https://www.imf.org/en/news/articles/2026/10/01/pr26313-myanmar-imf-holds-informal-board-briefing_