http://www.Imf.Org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/home.aspxIMF Survey is an online magazine carrying news, views, and analysis from the International Monetary Fund about globalization and economic policy; updated several times a week.Imf.Org RSS Feed GeneratorENhttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/CAR070109A.htmThe IMF Executive Board granted Haiti $1.2 billion in debt relief, freeing up millions of dollars a year for the government to spend on health, education, and fighting poverty, the institution announced on June 30.01 Jul 2009 12:35:30 ESTCountries & Regionshttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/CAR070109A.htmhttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/CAR063009A.htmLess than a year after experiencing economic crisis and introducing bold economic reforms, Seychelles is seeing the fruits of its efforts. A historic liberalization of its exchange regime and bold fiscal measures, together with tight monetary policy, have stabilized the economy. 30 Jun 2009 09:39:17 ESTCountries & Regionshttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/CAR063009A.htmhttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/POL062609A.htmWith advanced economies still struggling, the IMF is urging governments to fully implement the spending measures they have announced to combat the global economic crisis and not to relax in supporting an incipient recovery.26 Jun 2009 09:20:16 ESTPolicyhttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/POL062609A.htmhttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/NEW062509A.htmThe IMF asks civil society organizations for input into proposals to reform the way the institution is governed. An independently run website will collate the input to IMF staff preparing governance reform papers for the IMF’s Executive Board and the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings. 26 Jun 2009 06:17:34 ESTIn the Newshttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/NEW062509A.htmhttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/NEW062409A.htmThe IMF, building on a successful model for transferring economic skills and best practices, opened a new technical assistance center in Central America on June 24, the seventh set up by the Fund around the world to train central bankers, economic officials, and others.24 Jun 2009 18:10:57 ESTIn the Newshttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/NEW062409A.htmhttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/NUM062409A.htmThe financial crisis has erased a considerable amount of household wealth in many advanced economies. The precipitous fall in asset prices—across equity, bond, and housing markets—has eroded the value of financial and housing assets and the net worth of households, according to IMF research.24 Jun 2009 17:44:45 ESTWhat the Numbers Showhttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/NUM062409A.htmhttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/CAR062209A.htmManaging Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn assures countries of Central Asia during a four-country tour that the IMF stands ready to help manage the effects of the global financial crisis and step up its engagement and support in the region. 22 Jun 2009 17:37:02 ESTCountries & Regionshttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/CAR062209A.htmhttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/NEW061809A.htmApproval by the U.S. Congress of a package of measures related to the IMF boosts international funding to combat the global economic crisis and marks a significant step forward in reforming the intergovernmental institution as it channels assistance to countries hit by the financial turmoil. 18 Jun 2009 17:58:01 ESTIn the Newshttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/NEW061809A.htmhttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/RES061709A.htmTax policies in the advanced economis are likely to have contributed to the global economic crisis by favoring debt financing and encouraging the use of complex financial instruments and arrangements, an IMF study argues.17 Jun 2009 08:51:32 ESTIMF Researchhttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/RES061709A.htmhttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/CAR061509A.htmA strong monetary and fiscal policy response is supporting the U.S. economy, but the immediate outlook remains weak, with a solid recovery beginning in the middle of next year, the IMF said after wrapping up its annual review of the world’s largest economy.15 Jun 2009 14:33:16 ESTCountries & Regionshttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/CAR061509A.htmhttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/NEW061309A.htmAmid signs that the global economic crisis is stabilizing, the G-8 advanced economies have asked the IMF to do the necessary analytical work to help governments prepare “exit strategies” to unwind the huge stimulus packages that have been deployed to combat the crisis.13 Jun 2009 14:06:45 ESTIn the Newshttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/NEW061309A.htmhttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/NEW061209A.htmIMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn makes his first visit to Central Asia June 14-20 as countries in the region tackle the fallout from lower commodity prices, declining exports, and a slump in overseas remittances.12 Jun 2009 17:49:07 ESTIn the Newshttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/NEW061209A.htmhttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/CAR061009A.htmIn parallel with the rest of the world, Europe has entered a deep recession. The IMF’s quarterly magazine Finance & Development looks at the harsh toll of the global economic crisis on both Europe’s advanced and emerging economies. 10 Jun 2009 15:57:16 ESTCountries & Regionshttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/CAR061009A.htmhttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/CAR060809A.htmThe 16-nation euro area still needs to do more to clean up a banking sector that has been weakened by the global financial crisis, the International Monetary Fund says in its annual assessment of the euro area’s economy. 08 Jun 2009 14:51:18 ESTCountries & Regionshttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/CAR060809A.htmhttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/INT060409A.htmThe International Monetary Fund's First Deputy Managing Director, John Lipsky, says he sees cautious signs of a possible turnaround in the global economic crisis, but stresses the need to restore the workings of the financial sector in advanced economies.04 Jun 2009 17:12:46 ESTIMF Survey Interviewhttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/INT060409A.htmhttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/CAR060109A.htmThe IMF Executive Board approves a $209 million loan to Kenya under the Exogenous Shocks Facility to help the East African country recover from the negative economic impact of higher food prices and international fuel and fertilizer costs. 01 Jun 2009 17:15:53 ESTCountries & Regionshttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/CAR060109A.htmhttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/CAR052809B.htmIMF head Dominique Strauss-Kahn, at the end of a trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Côte d’Ivoire, pledges a stronger partnership with African countries to prevent the global economic crisis undoing years of progress in their fight against poverty.28 May 2009 11:30:15 ESTCountries & Regionshttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/CAR052809B.htmhttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/CAR052809A.htmLatvia is in a deep recession, with the economy projected to contract this year by more than 15 percent. Plunging revenues are opening up a wide fiscal gap, which the new government is trying to plug. Mark Griffiths and Christoph Rosenberg talk about the huge challenges that face Latvia today.28 May 2009 10:39:30 ESTCountries & Regionshttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/CAR052809A.htmhttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/CAR052209A.htmThe IMF has stepped up its help to Africa to combat fallout from the global economic crisis by boosting lending, expanding technical assistance, and offering policy advice on how to counter the crisis and protect the most vulnerable. 22 May 2009 06:27:29 ESTCountries & Regionshttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/CAR052209A.htmhttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/NEW051509A.htmGlobal cooperation in financial sector supervision needs to improve to address systemic risks, says IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn in Vienna. He anticipated a recovery in the global economy next year, with the turning point later in 2009.15 May 2009 14:36:40 ESTIn the Newshttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/NEW051509A.htm