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What's New?

October 27, 2008

Transcript of IEO Director Tom Bernes' speech on Evaluation, Learning, and Accountability: The IMF in a Time of Global Crisis

October 14, 2008

The IEO has posted its latest progress report to the IMFC.

October 13, 2008

The IEO releases its Fall 2008 Dialogue Newsletter (French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian).

October 01, 2008

The IEO released its 2008 Annual Report (PDF), which describes the activities of the IEO over the last year.

August 5, 2008

The IEO has posted a menu of Possible Topics for Evaluation over the Medium Term (PDF). In this note, IEO presents a deliberately broad list, which reflects the many suggestions received from outside stakeholders as well as IMF Executive Directors, Management, and staff. Additions to its work program will be finalized in early fall. Any comments and further suggestions would be greatly appreciated and can be sent to feedback@ieo-imf.org by September 12, 2008.

June 19, 2008

The IEO has posted the final issues paper for the evaluation on "The IMF's Approach to International Trade Policy Issues." It takes into account various comments received from Executive Directors, staff, and the public.

May 28, 2008

The Independent Evaluation Office announces the release of the report on Governance of the IMF: An Evaluation

May 15, 2008

The IEO has posted a draft issues paper for IEO's evaluation of "The IMF's Interactions with its Member Countries." Comment and input from the public on the evaluation are welcome and may be submitted to feedback@ieo-imf.org before the 4th July 2008. They will be considered in the preparation of the evaluation report.

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