The IMF and Human Development: A Dialogue with Civil Society
Pamphlet Series, March 6, 2000
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Bibliographic details
- Authors: Michel Camdessus
- Published: March 6, 2000
- Series: Pamphlet Series
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781557758903.054
Overview and purpose
- During his tenure as Managing Director of the IMF, Michel Camdessus responded to questions from civil society about the IMF's role in development.
- The pamphlet collects questions frequently asked by civil society around the world and the responses given by Mr. Camdessus to clarify the IMF position on human development.
Key themes covered
- Civil society engagement with the IMF.
- The IMF's position on human development issues including:
- Poverty and poverty reduction
- Education
- Spending priorities
- Debt relief and creditor country government interactions
- The pamphlet frames IMF policy advice and assessments in the context of development priorities and poverty reduction strategies.
Subjects and keywords (as listed)
- Subjects: Civil society, Economic sectors, Education, Poverty, Poverty reduction, Poverty reduction and development, Poverty reduction strategy
- Keywords: Africa, Civil society, country, creditor country government, debt relief, development priority, economic growth, government, HIPC country, IMF assessment, IMF assessments of growth, IMF of a country's improvement, IMF policy advice, IMF study, IMF support, international community, MTU, Poverty reduction, Poverty reduction and development, Poverty reduction strategy, spending
Use cases and audience
- Intended for civil society actors seeking clarity on IMF positions related to human development.
- Relevant for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners focused on poverty reduction strategies and the IMF’s policy engagement.
The IMF and Human Development: A Dialogue with Civil Society — Michel Camdessus, March 6, 2000.