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About the IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an organization of 188 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world.
Overview
Get the big picture
Introduction to the IMF, its membership, role in the global economy, and work with other institutions..
History
Why the IMF was set up and how its role is evolving
Our Work
The IMF's main jobs
The IMF monitors the world's economies, lends to members in economic difficulty, and provides technical assistance.
Organization & Finances
How it runs
Meet the management and staff of the IMF and learn how the institution is organized and financed.
Governance
Who oversees the IMF?
The Board of Governors, Executive Board, and other accountability mechanisms that govern the IMF.
- Statutes and Decisions
- Evaluation and Audit
- Corporate Citizenship
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