Evaluations

Each year, the IEO concludes about three evaluations, which normally take about 18 months to complete. All documents can be downloaded free of charge from this website.

Completed Evaluations

The evaluation reports summarize the main findings and recommendations of IEO’s evaluations. You will also find other documents related to these evaluations here, including the issues papers setting out the terms of references and background papers.

January 3, 2008

An IEO Evaluation of Structural Conditionality in IMF-Supported Programs

May 17, 2007

IEO Evaluation of IMF Exchange Rate Policy Advice, 1999-2005

March 12, 2007

An Evaluation of The IMF and Aid to Sub-Saharan Africa

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Ongoing Evaluations

For each study, the IEO prepares a draft issues paper, and/or more detailed draft terms of reference. These documents are posted on the IEO's website to provide interested parties with an opportunity to comment. All comments are considered by the IEO in determining the final terms of reference, which are also posted on the IEO's website.

March 21, 2008
The IMF's Approach to International Trade Policy Issues. (352 kb pdf file)

August 14, 2007
Aspects of IMF Corporate Governance—Including the Role of the Board (PDF)

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Future Evaluations

The IEO develops its work program on the basis of broad based internal and external consultations. The latest projects added to the work program are "Aspects of Corporate Governance--Including the Role of the Board"; "The IMF's Interactions with its Member Countries"; "The Fund's Research Agenda"; and "The Fund's Approach to International Trade Issues".

July 26, 2006
Work program for Fiscal Year 2007 and beyond

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