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Save to My PortfolioThe Spring Meetings and the Global Economy

Colin I. Bradford, May 02, 2008, Guardian Unlimited

The Spring Meetings and the Global EconomyMissing from the recent IMF-World Bank ministerial meetings was an understanding that policy development needs to be an interactive process, one that includes financial officials and law makers. Colin Bradford advises the world's legislators must be brought into the conversation about global development in order for these discussions to evolve into successful action. Read More

Global Governance, International Monetary Fund, Financial Services, World Bank, Global Economics

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Save to My PortfolioThe New Philanthropy and Development Aid

Raj M. Desai and Homi Kharas, April 24, 2008, The Brookings Institution

The New Philanthropy and Development AidWhile the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings made recent headlines, the Global Philanthropy Forum, gathering top private aid donors, fell in the shadows. These private aid donors will likely give more aid to the world’s poor this year than the institutions that convened the Spring Meetings. Raj Desai and Homi Kharas compare these two events and discuss how private aid can help to relieve global poverty. Read More

Foreign Aid, Global Governance, International Monetary Fund, Global Food Crisis, Development

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Save to My PortfolioThe Housing Crisis and Lessons for Monetary Policy

Monday, April 21, 2008
Washington, DC

Reuters/Luke MacGregorOn April 21, the Brookings Institution and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) hosted a presentation of recent cross-country IMF research on the housing sector and monetary policy, as released in the April 2008 World Economic Outlook. Read More

Housing, International Monetary Fund, Fiscal Policy, Global Economics, Global Finance

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Save to My PortfolioThe Response to Global Economy Issues

Friday, April 11, 2008
Washington, DC

The Brookings Institution and the British Embassy hosted a breakfast discussion on Friday, April 11 with the British Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Right Honorable Alistair Darling MP. The Chancellor discussed the context for this year's IMF Spring Meetings, recent financial market events, and international coordination. Read More

International Monetary Fund, United Kingdom, Global Economics, Financial Markets

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Save to My PortfolioShort Term Fixes for Development Assistance

Homi Kharas and Abdul Malik, April 10, 2008, The Brookings Institution

Short Term Fixes for Development AssistancePoor planning and execution of projects, unachievable goals and a lack of accountability resulting in corruption are a handful of reasons why donors’ development assistance is failing to end poverty. Homi Kharas outlines four short term measures to improve the quality of aid by drawing attention to the growing unmanageable aid delivery system with multiple donors, fragmented projects and divided priorities. Read More

International Monetary Fund, Global Governance, Development, Developing Countries, Multilateral Development Banks

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Save to My PortfolioExperts Critique Proposal for IMF Quota Reform

Johannes F. Linn, Ralph C. Bryant and Colin I. Bradford, April 09, 2008, The Brookings Institution

Experts Critique Proposal for IMF Quota ReformIMF governance reform is critical to adequately represent the rapidly growing emerging market economies and protect lower-income developing countries. Brookings experts raise concern over the Fund’s reform proposals and suggest ways to strengthen the legitimacy of the international financial institution. Read More

Global Governance, International Monetary Fund, Global Economics, Multilateral Development Banks

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Save to My PortfolioThe Future of the IMF

Colin I. Bradford, April 09, 2008, The Brookings Institution

The Future of the IMFRecent international economic news has led many to question the best role for the International Monetary Fund. Colin Bradford discusses the future of the Fund and perspectives on its governance and critical international responsibilities. Read More

International Monetary Fund, Global Governance, Multilateral Development Banks, Global Economics

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Save to My PortfolioReform of IMF Quota Shares and Voting Shares: A Missed Opportunity

Ralph C. Bryant, April 08, 2008, The Brookings Institution

Reform of IMF Quota Shares and Voting Shares: A Missed OpportunityIn a new paper, Ralph Bryant examines the recently approved recommended set of reforms for IMF quotas and voting shares and discusses key governance issues. Read More

Global Governance, International Monetary Fund, Multilateral Development Banks, Global Economics

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Save to My PortfolioHow Europe Can Shape the International Monetary Fund

Domenico Lombardi and Jim O’Neill, April 08, 2008, The Financial Times

How Europe Can Shape the International Monetary FundThis weekend the IMF and World Bank hold their annual Spring meetings. Domenico Lombardi discusses the IMF governance reform plan and ways in which Europe can help to effectively shape the Fund's future. Read More

International Monetary Fund, Global Governance, Multilateral Development Banks, Global Economics, Europe

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Save to My PortfolioThe Politics of Influence: An Analysis of IMF Surveillance

Domenico Lombardi and Ngaire Woods, April 2008, The Brookings Institution

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International Monetary Fund, Global Governance, Economic Development, Multilateral Development Banks, Global Economics

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Save to My PortfolioDouble Majority Voting in the IMF

Friday, February 08, 2008
Washington, DC

On February 8, 2008, Brookings and CIGI hosted a governance seminar series about the complex issue of double majority voting at the IMF. Read More

International Monetary Fund, Global Governance, Global Economics, Multilateral Development Banks

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Save to My PortfolioGlobal Downturn? The World Economy in 2008

Thursday, January 31, 2008
Washington, DC

On January 31, the Brookings Institution and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) hosted a presentation of the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) Update. Economic Counselor of the IMF and Director of the Research Department Simon Johnson presented the report’s findings. The WEO contains the IMF’s updated forecast for 2008 and analyzes recent global economic developments. Read More

International Monetary Fund, Global Economics, Globalization, Multilateral Development Banks

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Save to My PortfolioA Vision for the Future IMF and the Nature of Power within It

Friday, January 18, 2008
Washington, DC

On January 18, 2008, Brookings and CIGI hosted a governance seminar where they explored the concept of soft power reform within the IMF. Read More

Global Governance, International Monetary Fund, Global Economics, Multilateral Development Banks, World Bank

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Save to My PortfolioReform of Quota and Voting Shares in the International Monetary Fund: "Nothing" Is Temporarily Preferable to an Inadequate "Something"

Ralph C. Bryant, January 2008, The Brookings Institution

Ralph C. Bryant summarizes an approach for periodic reviews of IMF quotas and voting shares, emphasizing the issues at stake in the design of a rebalancing formula, and assesses the status of the international negotiations as of the beginning of 2008. Read More

Macroeconomics, International Monetary Fund, International Organizations, Global Economics, Financial Institutions

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Save to My PortfolioShould Sovereign Wealth Funds Be Regulated?

Thursday, December 06, 2007
Washington, DC

Should Sovereign Wealth Funds Be Regulated?Brookings recently hosted leading economists for a discussion on the breadth and depth of sovereign wealth funds and potential regulation. Read More

Competitiveness, International Monetary Fund, Middle East, U.S. Congress, International Finance

In Brief

Established at the end of World War II to restore economic stability, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) promotes financial cooperation and growth among its 185 member countries. To cope with increasing challenges of the global economy, the IMF has promoted greater transparency of financial markets and pursued governance reform within the organization.

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Colin I. Bradford

Colin I. Bradford

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Global Economy and Development

A former chief economist at the U.S. Agency for International Development, Colin Bradford focuses on global economic governance, environmental governance and international economics and development.
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Domenico Lombardi

Domenico Lombardi

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Global Economy and Development

Domenico Lombardi is an expert on international economics and monetary issues. His current projects include the role of the IMF and the World Bank in the global financial and development architecture.
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Johannes F. Linn

Johannes F. Linn

Executive Director, Wolfensohn Center for Development

A former World Bank vice president for Europe and Central Asia, Johannes Linn is the executive director of the Wolfensohn Center for Development, and focuses on international development and global governance issues.
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