RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Laurence Chandy, Geoffrey Gertz and Johannes F. Linn, October 21, 2009, The Brookings Institution
In May 2009, Laurence Chandy, Geoffrey Gertz and Johannes Linn examined the global impact of the financial crisis based on data from the IMF’s April World Economic Outlook (WEO). Following the release of a new WEO database released earlier this month, they appraise their previous assertions and analyze the salient features of the global economic recovery. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Homi Kharas, September 24, 2009, The Brookings Institution
A topic of discussion at previous G-20 summits, IBRD resources are central to helping poor countries survive this economic crisis. Homi Kharas discusses the importance of making IBRD resources much more widely available to promote development and urges G-20 leaders to continue talks about this issue at the summit in Pittsburgh. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Domenico Lombardi, September 23, 2009, Newsdesk Communications Limited
In a recent compilation of commentary for the G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh, Domenico Lombardi discusses conclusions drawn from recent IMF governance reform consultations and states that it is time for the IMF to embrace transparency and accountability, in order to bring its practices into line with those of other international organizations. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Domenico Lombardi, September 08, 2009, Presentation Before IMF Executive Directors
Governance reform at the IMF is one of the most critical tasks facing the institution. In early 2009, the IMF Managing Director, for the first time in the Fund's history, called for global consultations with civil society to gather its input in the current reform process. In a presentation before IMF Executive Directors, Domenico Lombardi shared the main points of the final report of the Fourth Pillar (civil society) consultations on IMF governance reform. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Eswar Prasad, May 04, 2009, The Brookings Institution
The IMF is considering issuing bonds as a way to increase the amount of money it has available to lend to countries struggling in the wake of the financial crisis. In a new article, Eswar Prasad discusses the bond proposal, including the potential structure and impacts on the demand for U.S. treasuries. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Getnet Alemu, April 28, 2009, The Brookings Institution
International aid has significantly impacted Ethiopia's development initiatives since the end of World War II, and Ethiopia has been a major recipient of foreign aid in recent times. Project consultant Getnet Alemu examines the country’s aid flows—predominantly assisting Ethiopia's health sector—and argues that although aid has been instrumental in the country's development, donor coordination has been challenging. Read More
PAST EVENT
Friday, April 24, 2009
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Washington, DC
On April 24, the Brookings Institution hosted a conversation with Trevor Manuel and George Soros, among other distinguished panelists, on the recommendations by the Committee on IMF Governance and also discussed broader global financial challenges, including proposals for a new global reserve currency. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
April 13, 2009, The Brookings Institution
Leaders of the Western Hemisphere gathered in Trinidad and Tobago on April 17-19, 2009 for the fifth Summit of the Americas. In a series of commentary articles focused on the summit's agenda and key challenges, Brookings experts discuss critical economic, social, energy and climate change issues facing the leaders attending the summit and propose recommendations for policy action. Read More
VIDEO
Mauricio Cárdenas, April 10, 2009
Mauricio Cárdenas, director of the Latin America Initiative, says the focus of the fifth Summit of the Americas will be the global economic crisis. He also explains that the nations need to agree on strengthening regional development banks and that certain countries need open trade.
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Mauricio Cárdenas, April 02, 2009, The Brookings Institution
Economic conditions in emerging and developing countries are rapidly deteriorating and many are unable to implement recommended fiscal stimulus plans. Following the G-20 London Summit, Mauricio Cárdenas discusses the implications for Latin America and how multilateral development banks will play a role in economic recovery. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Johannes F. Linn, March 30, 2009, The Great Debate - Reuters blog
Reform of the IMF and World Bank is one of the tasks for the G-20 Summit in London. Johannes Linn suggests steps for critical action to help ensure early recovery from the current global financial crisis and the future capabilities of these institutions. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
March 26, 2009, The Brookings Institution
Leaders of the Group of 20 (G-20) countries met in London on April 2 for their second summit on the global financial crisis. In a new set of articles, Brookings experts addressed the critical issues for policy-makers and offered guidelines for more effective global coordination. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Domenico Lombardi, March 10, 2009, Center for Global Development
Will the G-20 be able to offer recommendations for the outdated governance systems of the IMF and the World Bank? Domenico Lombardi suggests a focus on the Bretton Woods model could provide the needed guidance. Read More
PAST EVENT
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Washington, DC
On March 3, Brookings hosted Dominique Strauss-Kahn, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, for a discussion on the impact of the fiancial crisis on low-income countries. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Johannes F. Linn, February 25, 2009, The Brookings Institution
The April 2, 2009 G-20 Summit should focus on easing the impact of the global financial crisis—particularly on the world’s poor. Leading up to the summit, Johannes Linn lists recommendations for critical World Bank reform so that the global institution can aid the developing world during this time of crisis.
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