Safeguards Assessments 2012 Update

Author : International Monetary Fund. Finance Dept.
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
ISBN 13 : 1498339913
Total Pages : 16 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Safeguards Assessments - 2012 Update written by International Monetary Fund. Finance Dept. and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2012-08-31 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The safeguards policy was introduced in 2000 to reduce the risks of misuse of Fund resources and misreporting of program monetary data to the Fund. It supports the Fund’s approach to prudent lending and complements other safeguards such as program design, conditionality, and access limits, to name a few. Some 242 assessments of 92 central banks have been completed since 2000. Assessments are followed by a period of monitoring for as long as Fund credit is outstanding.

Author : International Monetary Fund
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
ISBN 13 : 1498341225
Total Pages : 15 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Safeguards Assessments - 2013 Update written by International Monetary Fund and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2013-07-10 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The safeguards policy, introduced in 2000, is designed to reduce the risks of misuse of Fund resources and misreporting of program monetary data to the Fund. It supports the Fund’s approach to prudent lending and complements other safeguards, including program design, conditionality, and access limits. Safeguards assessments are required for almost all member countries seeking Fund financing, and are followed by a period of monitoring for as long as Fund credit is outstanding

Author : International Monetary Fund
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
ISBN 13 : 1498344178
Total Pages : 39 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Safeguards Assessments Policy - External Expert Panel's Advisory Report written by International Monetary Fund and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2015-09-24 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report by the external expert panel (“the panel”) examines the effectiveness and appropriateness of the safeguards assessments policy in the five years since its last review in 2010. In addition to expressing an opinion on the effectiveness and appropriateness of the safeguards assessment policy, the panel also makes recommendations to the Executive Board for its consideration to improve and optimize the benefits to be garnered from the safeguards assessment policy. The panel’s opinion is based on (i) consultations with key stakeholders, including central bank authorities, IMF Executive Directors’ offices, Fund and World Bank staff; (ii) examination of safeguards assessment and other Fund-specific documents; and (iii) study of international reference materials.

Author : International Monetary Fund
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
ISBN 13 : 1498346308
Total Pages : 23 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Safeguards Assessment - 2017 Update written by International Monetary Fund and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2017-10-26 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: activity remained consistent with recent years. 21 assessments were completed during the update period (September 2015-April 2017) and five were in progress at the end of the period. Activity continues to average around 13 assessments per year. While the number of central banks under monitoring decreased slightly from 67 to 63, some monitoring cases required intense engagement due to safeguards challenges that emerged. These related to forensic investigations, governance reforms, and a deterioration in safeguards frameworks of central banks facing difficult external conditions.

Author : Mr.George M Kabwe
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
ISBN 13 : 1513523023
Total Pages : 23 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Safeguards Assessment—2019 Update written by Mr.George M Kabwe and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2019-12-17 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Safeguards assessments are a key pillar of the risk management arrangements for IMF lending. Safeguards assessments aim to mitigate the risks of misuse of Fund resources and misreporting of program monetary data under Fund arrangements Safeguards assessment reports are confidential and therefore the IMF Executive Board is provided with a periodic report on safeguards activities on a biennial basis, in addition to high-level summaries in member country staff reports on key findings and recommendations. This update on safeguards activity covers the period May 2017 to end-April 2019 (the period).

Author : International Monetary Fund. Finance Dept.
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 45 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Safeguards Assessments - 2022 Review of Experience written by International Monetary Fund. Finance Dept. and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2022-12-16 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper reviews experience with the safeguards assessment policy since the last review in 2015. The policy is subject to periodic reviews by the Executive Board. The policy’s main objective is to mitigate risks of misuse of Fund resources and misreporting of monetary data under Fund arrangements. Consistent with past reviews, an external panel of experts provided an independent perspective on the implementation of the policy.

Author : International Monetary Fund
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
ISBN 13 : 1498344186
Total Pages : 43 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Safeguards Assessments - Review of Experience written by International Monetary Fund and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2015-09-23 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper reviews experience with the safeguards assessment policy since the last review in 2010. The policy is subject to periodic reviews by the Executive Board. The policy’s main objective is to mitigate risks of misuse of Fund resources and misreporting of monetary data under Fund arrangements. Consistent with past reviews, an external panel of experts provided an independent perspective on the implementation of the policy.

Author : International Monetary Fund. African Dept.
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
ISBN 13 : 1498399878
Total Pages : 93 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Kenya written by International Monetary Fund. African Dept. and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2014-10-02 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: KEY ISSUES Context: Kenya has embarked on major reforms in line with the 2010 constitution. The new government has started the process of devolution at a fast pace, introducing a reporting framework that allows for monitoring progress and challenges. Macroeconomic stability in a market-friendly environment continues attracting the interest of foreign investors. Kenya placed its first US$2 billion Eurobond at favorable terms, with proceeds to be used to upgrade power generation and transportation. Promising commercial prospects of oil discoveries have the potential of providing significant foreign exchange and fiscal resources. Kenya is actively participating in the integration of East Africa, showing progress in reducing delays from the port of Mombasa to Kampala and Kigali. Kenyan banks export their successful business models through East Africa and other countries in the region, while complying with upgraded prudential regulations. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) maintains proactive financial inclusion policies that have been effective in facilitating access to credit by small and medium enterprises. Thanks to legal reforms, the Financial Action Task Force has removed Kenya from its watch list. Recent terrorist attacks and threats have raised security concerns, especially in coastal areas bordering Somalia. Outlook and policies: Growth is projected to accelerate to 5.8 percent in 2014/15 on the back of higher public and private investment and measures to improve the business environment. The 2014/15 budget aims at rebalancing recurrent and development spending. Medium-term fiscal policies intend to bring down the debt burden consistent with the East African Community Monetary Union (EAMU) Protocol convergence criteria. Inflation remains broadly in check, but rising food prices and rapid credit growth require careful monitoring by the CBK. Focus: Discussions centered on the implementation of devolution, in particular on the enforcement of accountability provisions. Some checks and balances are proving effective, such as the required Treasury approval of guarantees for county borrowing. However, a more systematic framework is needed. Staff and the authorities agreed that the scale of transfers to counties magnified government’s cash management problems that need to be addressed with the help of the recently introduced Treasury Single Account (TSA). This would also contribute to more effective monetary operations. Discussions also focused on the design of the legal framework for natural resource management aimed at ensuring consistency with public finance management provisions.

Author : International Monetary Fund. African Dept.
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
ISBN 13 : 1484340973
Total Pages : 74 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Burundi written by International Monetary Fund. African Dept. and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2013-09-18 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper analyzes Burundi’s Third Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria. Policy discussions in the program focus on measures to strengthen fiscal performance, which have been reflected in a revised 2013 budget, bolstering public financial and debt management. The report highlights that the macroeconomic outlook remains difficult, compounded by downside risks related to uncertainties in the external economic environment. Also, the need to preserve debt sustainability continues to anchor medium-term fiscal policy.

Author : International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
ISBN 13 : 1484358767
Total Pages : 55 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Haiti written by International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept. and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2013-08-15 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper discusses Haiti’s Sixth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, and Request for Extension of the Arrangement and Rephasing of Disbursements. Growth continued to be modest, due largely to long-standing frail capacity, weather-related shocks, and structural weaknesses. Inflation remained in the mid-single digits and international reserves at about six months of imports. Fiscal performance during the first half of the year was weaker than budgeted, mostly on account of lower revenue collection. Program implementation is broadly satisfactory. The authorities met all end-March 2013 performance criteria, but missed two indicative targets.