## Statement by the Managing Director on the Work Program of the Executive Board Executive Board Meeting November 4, 2009

_Policy Papers, October 23, 2009_

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## Bibliographic details
- Published: October 23, 2009
- Series: Policy Papers

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### Overview and Objectives
- The Fund "was called on to support a global response to the global crisis" and "has delivered with strengthened surveillance, policy advice and financing with modernized instruments."
- The Managing Director referenced the Istanbul meeting where "the membership expressed its appreciation for these accomplishments."
- The months ahead require focus on four key reform areas—the Istanbul decisions:
  - "our mandate"
  - "our financing role"
  - "multilateral surveillance"
  - "governance"
- Concurrent operational objectives:
  - "supporting the consolidation of the nascent upturn"
  - "helping to establish a stronger post-crisis global economy"

### Noncountry Work Program
- The work program builds on completed work summarized in "Table 1" and sets out the "noncountry work program" in "Table 2."
- Scope note: the noncountry work program "leaves aside country items such as Article IVs and program reviews."
- Characterization: "This work program is no less ambitious and taxing than the one we have just completed," with confidence that "we can successfully meet this challenge."

### Policy Focus Areas (as stated)
- Enhanced surveillance
- Executive Board work program
- Financial stability
- Fiscal policy
- Governance
- International monetary system
- Low-income developing countries
- Monetary policy
- Quotas

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- Document heading: "Statement by the Managing Director on the Work Program of the Executive Board Executive Board Meeting November 4, 2009"
- Date on page: "October 23, 2009"
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*Statement by the Managing Director on the Work Program of the Executive Board Executive Board Meeting November 4, 2009 (October 23, 2009).*

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