## IMF Policies and Practices on Capacity Development

_Policy Papers, August 26, 2014_

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## Bibliographic details
- Published: August 26, 2014
- Series: Policy Papers

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### Summary
- This statement summarizes the IMF’s policies and practices with regard to the delivery of capacity development (CD) activities.
- It updates the 2001 Policy Statement on IMF Technical Assistance, incorporating the principles outlined in the 2013 CD strategy paper approved by the Executive Board as well as relevant principles described in earlier documents considered by the Executive Board.
- The statement consolidates guiding principles endorsed by the Board with policies and practices within the authority of IMF Management and followed by staff in carrying out capacity development activities.

### Purpose and scope
- Consolidate guiding principles endorsed by the Executive Board with Management-authorized policies and practices for CD delivery.
- Serve as a point of reference for future reviews of the IMF’s CD activities.

### Intended audiences and uses
- IMF staff.
- Executive Directors and their staff.
- Country authorities.
- Donors.

### Notable references incorporated
- 2001 Policy Statement on IMF Technical Assistance
- 2013 CD strategy paper (approved by the Executive Board)

_Italic: IMF Policies and Practices on Capacity Development (web landing page), accessed 9/17/2026._

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