Using the Government Finance Statistics Manual 2001 (GFSM 2001) Statistical Framework to Strengthen Fiscal Analysis in the Fund
Policy Papers, October 25, 2005
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- Published: October 25, 2005
- Series: Policy Papers
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Overview
- This paper responds to the Board’s call for greater consistency in fiscal reporting in line with GFSM 2001.
- It summarizes the GFSM 2001 framework, reviews the implementation process of the GFSM 2001 framework by member countries and Fund staff, and proposes pilot studies.
- The paper seeks the support of the Board for gradual adoption of the framework as the basis for fiscal analysis in Fund staff reports.
Purpose and scope
- Respond to the Board’s call for greater consistency in fiscal reporting in line with GFSM 2001.
- Provide a summary of the GFSM 2001 statistical framework.
- Review implementation by member countries and Fund staff.
- Propose pilot studies to facilitate gradual adoption.
Key components summarized in the paper
- Summary of the GFSM 2001 framework.
- Review of the implementation process by member countries and Fund staff.
- Proposal of pilot studies to test and support adoption.
- Request for Board support for gradual adoption as the basis for fiscal analysis in Fund staff reports.
Implementation review and proposed pilots
- Reviews the implementation process of the GFSM 2001 framework by member countries and Fund staff.
- Proposes pilot studies (details of pilot designs are indicated as part of the paper’s proposals).
Recommended institutional action
- Seek the support of the Board for gradual adoption of the GFSM 2001 framework as the basis for fiscal analysis in Fund staff reports.
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- Publication date: October 25, 2005
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Using the Government Finance Statistics Manual 2001 (GFSM 2001) Statistical Framework to Strengthen Fiscal Analysis in the Fund — October 25, 2005