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  • enhance the learning culture within the Fund,
  • strengthen the Fund's external credibility,
  • promote greater understanding of the work of the Fund, and
  • support institutional governance and oversight.
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July 9, 2010

The IEO released its 2010 Annual Report (PDF), which describes the activities of the IEO over the last year.

April 30, 2010

The IEO has posted its latest progress report to the IMFC (PDF).

April 15, 2010

The IEO releases its Spring 2010 Dialogue Newsletter (PDF).

March 18, 2010

The IEO has posted final issues papers for the evaluation of "IMF Performance in the Run-Up to the Current Financial and Economic Crisis" and "Research at the IMF: Relevance and Utilization."

January 20, 2010

The Independent Evaluation Office announces the release of the report on IMF Interactions with Member Countries.


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