Policy Papers

June 25, 2003

Fifth Review of the Fund's Data Standards Initiatives - Data Quality Assessment Framework and Data Quality Program

Description: This paper presents an overview of the Data Quality Assessment Framework (DQAF) and its role in the data quality program (DQP). Section II summarizes the DQAF; Section III briefly describes a set of refinements to the DQAF. Section IV outlines the role of the DQAF in the DQP, and Section V sets out the priorities for the work ahead under the DQP.

June 18, 2003

Fifth Review of the Fund's Data Standards Initiatives

Description: This paper reviews developments under the Fund's Data Standards Initiativ--the Special Data Dissemination Standard (SDDS) and the General Data Dissemination System (GDDS)--and their integration under the Data Quality Program. The paper discusses proposals for updating the SDDS and the GDDS to maintain their relevance and reflect evolving international best practice, and for follow-up on the data module of the Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes (ROSC). The paper also proposes the development of a Compendium on Good Statistical Practices.

June 11, 2003

Adapting Precautionary Arrangements to Crisis Prevention

June 11, 2003

Assessing Public Sector Borrowing Collateralized on Future Flow Receivables

June 10, 2003

Sustainability Assessments - Review of Application and Methodological Refinements

May 23, 2003

Debt Sustainability in Low-Income Countries - Toward a Forward-Looking Strategy

May 14, 2003

Financial Soundness Indicators - Background Paper

May 5, 2003

Strengthening the Effectiveness of Article VIII, Section 5

April 25, 2003

Aligning the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) and the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) Approach - Issues and Options

April 11, 2003

Report of the Managing Director to the International Monetary and Financial Committee on the IMF's Policy Agenda