Evaluations

Each year, the IEO concludes about two 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 20, 2010

IMF Interactions with Member Countries

June 16, 2009

IMF Involvement in International Trade Policy Issues

May 28, 2008

Governance of the IMF: An Evaluation

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 18, 2010
Research at the IMF: Relevance and Utilization (PDF)

March 18, 2010
IMF Performance in the Run-Up to the Current Financial and Economic Crisis (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 "Research at the IMF: Relevance and Utilization," and "IMF Performance in the Run-Up to the Current Financial and Economic Crisis."

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

more future evaluations >