The Fund's Capacity Development Strategy--Better Policies Through Stronger Institutions
Policy Papers, May 21, 2013
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- Published: May 21, 2013
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Summary
- This paper outlines reforms to increase the effectiveness of the Fund’s capacity development (CD) program.
- It builds on the 2008 and 2011 reviews of technical assistance (TA) and the 2008 review of training, which set in motion important changes to make CD more valuable to member countries.
- Reforms will involve Board endorsement in a few areas and implementation by staff of related next steps.
- Publication date: May 21, 2013.
- Format and metadata excerpt: Format: Chicago; The Fund's Capacity Development Strategy--Better Policies Through Stronger Institutions, (USA: International Monetary Fund, 0) accessed 9/18/2026.
Background and Rationale
- Past reviews informing the paper:
- 2008 review of technical assistance (TA).
- 2011 review of technical assistance (TA).
- 2008 review of training.
- Purpose: Increase effectiveness and value of CD to member countries by implementing reforms and follow-up actions.
Key Themes and Focus Areas
- Strengthening institutions to deliver better policies through improved capacity development.
- Emphasis on making CD more valuable to member countries via reforms that require both Board endorsement and staff implementation.
- Subject tags listed on the page:
- Fund role
- Institute for Capacity Development
- Public information notices
- Technical assistance
- Technical assistance programs
Implementation and Next Steps
- Reforms will involve:
- Board endorsement in a few areas.
- Implementation by staff of related next steps.
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Source: The Fund's Capacity Development Strategy--Better Policies Through Stronger Institutions, May 21, 2013 (IMF web landing page).