Departmental Papers
Departmental Papers are usually focused on a specific economic topic, country, or region. They are prepared in a timely and cost-effective way to support the outreach needs of the IMF's area and functional departments.2024
November 11, 2024
Violent Crime and Insecurity in Latin America and the Caribbean: A Macroeconomic Perspective
Subject: Crime Population and demographics
September 23, 2024
Navigating External Shocks in Southeast Asia's Emerging Markets: Key Lessons and Challenges in Applying the IMF’s Integrated Policy Framework
Subject: Currency markets Exchange rates Financial markets Foreign exchange Inflation Integrated Policy Framework Prices
September 16, 2024
Upgrading Fiscal Frameworks in Asia-Pacific
Subject: Expenditure Financial crises Fiscal governance Fiscal policy Fiscal rules Global financial crisis of 2008-2009 Public debt
July 30, 2024
Economic Diversification in Developing Countries: Lessons from Country Experiences with Broad-Based and Industrial Policies
Subject: Balance of payments Exports Foreign direct investment International organization International trade Political economy Service exports
May 28, 2024
The Energy Security Gains from Strengthening Europe’s Climate Action
Subject: Climate policy Environment Imports International organization International trade Non-renewable resources Political economy
April 26, 2024
Central Bank Digital Currencies in the Middle East and Central Asia
Subject: Central Bank digital currencies Commercial banks Digital financial services Financial inclusion Financial institutions Financial markets International organization Payment systems Political economy Technology
February 25, 2024
Rise of Digital Money: Implications for Pacific Island Countries
Subject: Anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) Central Bank digital currencies Crime Currencies International organization Money Political economy Technology
February 12, 2024
Preparing Financial Sectors for a Green Future: Managing Risks and Securing Sustainable Finance
Subject: Climate change Climate finance Environment International organization Natural disasters Political economy
January 29, 2024
Unlocking Climate Finance in Asia-Pacific: Transitioning to a Sustainable Future
Subject: Climate change Climate finance Climate policy Environment Greenhouse gas emissions International organization Political economy