Policy Papers

Conclusions of the Task Force on IMF Technical Assistance

Publication Date:

July 13, 2005

Electronic Access:

Free Download. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file

Summary:

Task Force proposals include: (i) preparation, on a pilot basis, of five TA country strategy notes in FY 2006 and, based on a positive assessment of the pilot, extension of the country coverage to possibly 50 countries in FY2007; (ii) enhanced strategic and monitoring role in TA for area department staff, including resident representatives; (iii) enhancements to the central TA information system under its ongoing Phase II; (iv) more systematic involvement of country authorities in the design and implementation of the TA they receive; and (v) more systematic discussion of technical options and their implications with the authorities before drafting TA reports.

Series:

Policy Papers

Subject:

Fund role Technical assistance Technical assistance programs