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  "title": "2026 Review of Program Design and Conditionality",
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  "summary": "This paper presents the findings and recommendations of the 2026 Review of Program Design and Conditionality. It assesses the performance of IMF-supported programs during 2018–24 and proposes targeted reforms to strengthen program design and implementation in a more uncertain and shock-prone global environment. Following its endorsement by the IMF Executive Board, it sets out the policy changes that will be implemented by IMF staff.",
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      "content": "- Download PDF\n- More Formats on IMF eLibrary\n- Order a Print Copy\n- Create Citation\n- Share\n\nInternational Monetary Fund. \"2026 Review of Program Design and Conditionality\", Policy Papers 2026, 031 (2026), accessed 9/24/2026, https://doi.org/10.5089/9798229061162.007\n\n---\n\n Content in this bundle\n\n- Policy Paper\n  - Policy Paper (Markdown version){rel=\"alternate\" type=\"text/markdown\"}\n  - Policy Paper (PDF){rel=\"external\" type=\"application/pdf\"}\n\n---\n\nSource: https://www.imf.org/en/publications/policy-papers/issues/2026/09/10/2026-review-of-program-design-and-conditionality-579561"
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    "Published: September 24, 2026",
    "Series: Policy Papers",
    "Volume: 2026",
    "Issue: 031",
    "Pages: 38",
    "DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9798229061162.007",
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    "Presents the findings and recommendations of the 2026 Review of Program Design and Conditionality.",
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