## Statement by the Managing Director on the Independent Evaluation Office's Report on the IMF and Social Protection

## Source details

**Canonical URL:** [Statement by the Managing Director on the Independent Evaluation Office's Report on the IMF and Social Protection](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/policy-papers/issues/2017/07/20/pp071917md-statement-ieo-report)

## Other formats

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## Bibliographic details
- Published: July 24, 2017

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### Overview
- I welcome the report of the Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) on the IMF and Social Protection.
- The Fund has broadened its engagement in social protection in recent years, responding to the needs of the membership.
- The IEO’s analysis and findings align with recent work by Fund staff while providing a broader perspective.

### Key findings and assessment
- Conclusion drawn from the report: the Fund has made strong progress.
- Recognition that there is scope to do better.
- The IEO’s recommendations for refining the Fund’s approach to social protection are described as well-judged.

### Policy stance and endorsement
- The proposals from the IEO have the Managing Director’s support.

### Publication details
- Date: July 24, 2017
- Citation format example included: Statement by the Managing Director on the Independent Evaluation Office's Report on the IMF and Social Protection, (USA: International Monetary Fund, ) accessed 9/18/2026

*Statement by the Managing Director on the Independent Evaluation Office's Report on the IMF and Social Protection, July 24, 2017*

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