New Rules for Global Finance

04/06/2016

Understanding the role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in shaping the economic policies of developing countries can be a challenge, especially in a country like Myanmar where the political and economic fabric of the country is rapidly changing. The purpose of this guidebook is to provide essential information about the IMF to civil society groups and other interested stakeholders in Myanmar so that they can actively and effectively shape the institution’s involvement in their country.

A Guidebook for Engaging the International Monetary Fund Understanding the role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in shaping the economic policies

02/05/2016

Learn more about what civil society organizations want from the IMF-World Bank Meeting Forum. Submit your comments and recommendations directly to these two institutions!

In October 2015, a coalition of civil society organizations (CSOs) sent a letter to President Jim Yong Kim of the World Bank and Managing Director

09/11/2015

Join G20 country officials and experts to discuss Labor and Inequality on Sept 17

05/08/2015

Invitation: Municipal Debt Restructuring: Lessons for Sovereign Debt Workouts? MAY 19 http://conta.cc/1JSR7Rk

04/20/2015

REMINDER: Discussions w/ Experts on Sovereign Debt Start Tomorrow! http://conta.cc/1DtrvSL

04/16/2015

Invitation: Webinars w/ Jose Antonio Ocampo, IMF Chief of debt division, Anna Gelpern, Danny Bradlow, Eurodad, South Centre & more http://conta.cc/1b78Vd6

04/06/2015

Letter to G20 urging responsible financial reform: Sign-on by April 8 http://conta.cc/1Ikj0Ru

We, the undersigned organizations, are writing to request a meeting with you at the upcoming World Bank-IMF Spring meetings in Washington DC, in order to discuss the G20 agenda on establishing a safe and sound financial system - which we consider a prerequisite for achieving the G20's ambitious goal…

03/19/2015

Invitation: Webinar on Sovereign Debt and CACs - March 31, 10:00 AM EDT http://conta.cc/19D2kqb

01/26/2015

Reminder: Webinar in Sovereign Debt Series - Tuesday, January 27 - 9:00 AM EST http://conta.cc/1LbMFwc

In this second webinar, we invite you to a discussion on the criteria necessary for an effective and fair sovereign debt restructuring process. Matthew Martin, Director of Debt Relief International and Development Finance International, will begin by articulating principles that have guided the year…

01/23/2015

Join the conversation on Sovereign Debt Restructuring in the second webinar in our consultation series!

We will be discussing the necessary principles to guide a fair and effective restructuring on January 27, at 9am EST!

In this second webinar, we invite you to a discussion on the criteria necessary for an effective and fair sovereign debt restructuring process. Matthew Martin, Director of Debt Relief International and Development Finance International, will begin by articulating principles that have guided the year…

12/31/2014

2014, IMF and Low-Income Countries - Ensuring Positive Outcomes in 2015 http://conta.cc/1BmqFrr

In 2014, the IMF continued to increase its engagement with low-income countries. This year marks the highest level of IMF lending to low-income countries since the 2008 financial crisis. In addition, the IMF approved 3 new Policy Support Instruments (PSI) with Mozambique, Rwanda and Uganda - where e…