IMF Policies and Practices on Capacity Development

Policy Papers, November 14, 2019

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This statement summarizes the IMF’s policies and practices with regard to the delivery of capacity development (CD) activities.
It updates the 2014 Statement on IMF Policies and Practices on Capacity Development.
It reflects the conclusions of the 2018 Review of the Fund’s Capacity Development Strategy, approved by the Executive Board on November 14, 2018.
The statement consolidates the guiding principles endorsed by the Board with policies and practices that are within the authority of IMF’s management and are followed by staff in carrying out capacity development activities.

Purpose:
- Consolidate guiding principles and management-authority policies and practices for CD activities.
- Serve as a point of reference for future reviews of the IMF’s CD activities.
Intended users:
- IMF staff
- Executive Directors and their staff
- Country authorities
- Donors

Scope:
- Policies and practices regarding delivery of capacity development (CD) activities.
Relationship to prior work:
- Update to the 2014 Statement on IMF Policies and Practices on Capacity Development.
- Reflects conclusions of the 2018 Review of the Fund’s Capacity Development Strategy (Executive Board approval date: November 14, 2018).
Implementation:
- Focus on policies and practices within IMF management authority and followed by staff in delivering CD.