IMF Survey 1997: Vol 26 Index

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Surveillance, Capital Account Issues, Debt Relief Are
in the IMI
High on Hong Kong Meetings Agenda Sep 17, 273 1997. For each arti
AFRICA Wolfensohn Stresses Partnership to Meet the heading dat
initial page number
Building on Africa’s Progress Jul 7, 201 Development Challenge of Inclusion Oct 6, 296
are listed under
Globalization’s Challenges for Africa Jun 9, 177 Press Conferences appropriate. subject
headings Page
Putting Africa on a Sustainable, High-Quality Growth Expanded Mandate, Increased Resources Make Meetings bers ending with a
Path Oct 20, 324 Among Most Successful in IMF History Oct 6, 310 indicate tables. Tith
shown in boldface
Trade Liberalization, Regional Initiatives Explored ANNUAL Report 1997 and italics are publi
Dec 15, 392 cation tith
IMF Responds to Globalization’s Challenges on Many
AGING POPULATIONS AND PuBLic PENSION SCHEMES Fronts in 1996/97 Sep 17, 277
Can the Potential Crisis in Public Pension Schemes Be Aras ECONOMIES cial issues dated Ma\
Avoided? Dec 1, 383 2 12 (Spring Meetin
Arab Economies Face Need to Achieve Higher
September 199
Fiscal Costs of Aging Populations Feb 24, 51 Sustained Growth Jul 7, 209
Supple mention th
ALBANIA IMI and October ¢
ARGENTINA Annual Meetin
Post-Conflict Assistance Nov 17, 365 Camdessus Calls for “Second Generation” of Reforms Page numbers |
ALGERIA in Argentina Jun 9, 175 SuUppicHie
IMF are indicated in
Article VIII Nov 3, 350 ARMENIA the index by an
front of them
AMERICAN ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION Article VIII Jul 7, 214
Che index incluck
AEA Meeting Highlights Role of Consensus in Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility supplementat
Promoting Economic Reform Jan 27, 22 Arrangement Jul 7, 214 ingosf speeche
the Managing Dire
Fischer Discusses IMF Program Design at AEA ARUBA tOF (pag i
Jan 27, 23 IMF publicatio
Consultations with Three Countries Launch New IMI
reviewed
ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE IMF AND THE Worip BANK Series Jun 9, 180 116-41
Addresses ASIA Each yea
Tileitreeemipmnelel
Bretton Woods Institutions and Members Must Adopt Asian Experience Underscores Need for Swift,
volumes
to Rapidly Changing Circumstances Oct 6, 295 Corrective Policy Action Sep 17, 28
amdessus Calls for Responsibility, Solidarity in Asian Financial Deputies Agree on Framework for will be a
$89.00 from
Dealing with Challenges of Globalization Oct 6, 292 Regional Cooperation Dec 1, 371
Publication S
‘amdessus Welcomes Consensus on Sound Policies Asia’s Financial Integration Presents Challenges and AGE
1.4 04
and Continued Strong IMF Surveillance Oct 6, 308 Opportunities Mar 24, 95
‘apital Account Liberalization and the Role of the
IMF Oct 20, 321
Globalization and Asia: Challenges for Regional
IMF Given Role in Fostering Freer Capital Flows; Cooperation and Implications for Hong Kong
Quota Increase, SDR Allocation Agreed Oct 6, 289
Mar 10, 68
TAGSURVEY)
Seminar Highlights IMF Role in Asia’s Development Study Examines Exchange Rate Changes and Impact
Nov 3, 337 on APEC Trade and Investment Feb 10, 37
When Are Current Account Imbalances Sustainable? AZERBAIJAN
Mar 24, 83 Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility and
Financial Crisis Extended Fund Facility Arrangements Jan 27, 29
Camdessus Visits Southeast Asia, Addresses Issues
Arising from Financial Crisis Dec 1, 369
BALANCE OF PayMENTS StTarTisTiICS YEARBOOK
IMF Approves Three-Year Stand-By Credit to Support
Korea’s Economic, Financial Program Dec 15, 388 Statistical Yearbook Data Show World Trade and
Finance Were Buoyant in 1995 Feb 10, 40
IMF Board Approves Record $21 Billion Stand-By to
Support Korea’s Adjustment Program Dec 15, 385
Baitic STATES
Korea Requests IMF Assistance, Dec 1, 371 Baltics, Former Soviet Union Grapple with Energy
Range of Indicators May Provide Warning System for Arrears Jan 27, 30
Currency Crises Aug 18, 257
Transition Economies Need Health and Educational
What Are the Lessons of the Southeast Asian Crisis? Reforms Mar 10, 72
Dec 1, 372
BANKING
Asia-Pacific ECONOMIC CONFERENCE (APEC)
Bank Restructuring Strategy Should Be Linked to
APEC Leaders Affirm IMF’s Central Role in Region Macroeconomic Policy Mar 10, 70
Dec 1, 369
Camdessus Outlines Recipe for Bank Soundness
Feb 24, 62
Goldstein Proposes International Banking Standard
May 26, 160
Managing Director’s Speeches
Keeping Banking Systems Sound Calls for Modern
Approaches to Supervision Feb 24, 60
Topic FORUM ISSUE Strengthening the Framework for Financial Stability
Argentina 1997 National Banks Jun 9, 175 Nov 3, 338
Convention, Buenos Aires
BANKING CRISES IN LATIN AMERICA IN THE 1990s:
Bank Soundness Central Banking Seminar, Feb 24, 62 LESSONS FROM ARGENTINA, PARAGUAY, AND
Hong Kong
VENEZUELA
Challenges of Annual Meetings, Oct 6, 292 Latin American Banking Crises Offer Lessons
Globalization Hong Kong Nov 17, 366
EMU and the EMU Conference, Apr 7, 102
BELIZE
Euro Washington
Consultations with Three Countries Launch New IMF
Germany and Christian Social Union, Jan 27, 17 Series Jun 9, 180
the EU Wildbad Kreuth, Germany
BOUuvIA
Hong Kong Hong Kong Monetary Mar 10, 68
Authority/IMF Conference, Third Annual Enhanced Structural Adjustment
Hong Kong SAR Facility Arrangement Oct 6, 315
Economic Club of Jun 23, 195 BOTSWANA
New York, New York
Effective Macro Management, Structural Reforms Are
Second Gener- | UN Economic and Social Jul 21, 224 Hallmarks of Botswana Economy Mar 24, 81
ation Reforms Council (ECOSOC),
BOUGHTON, JAMES M.
Geneva
Conference Explores Origins, Management of
Sound Policies, Annual Meetings, Oct 6, 308 Financial Crises Aug 18, 260
Strong IMF Hong Kong SAR
Brau, EDUARD
Index 1997 Surveillance
406 IMF Evaluation Is Broad and Continuous Nov 3, 348
BULGARIA Composition of Fiscal Adjustment Is Crucial for
Growth Apr 21, 120 iM SURVEY
IMF Conducts Seminar for Bulgarian Parliamentarians
Jun 23, 194 CONDITIONALITY AS AN INSTRUMENT OF BORROWER
BurRKINA Faso CREDIBILITY
Second Annual Enhanced Structural Adjustment IMF Conditionality Can Signal Policy Credibility to
Facility Arrangement Oct 6, 314 Markets Mar 24, 81
CORRUPTION
C ee ee Corruption Must Be Fought on Global Scale, Private
Role in Development Needs Strengthening
CaLamitsis, EVANGELOS A. Oct 6, 303
Building on Africa’s Progress Jul 7, 201
8 ‘ 5 CORRUPTION, PuBLic INVESTMENT, AND GROWTH
CAMEROON , — oe
Corruption Linked to Capital Spending Can Slow
Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility Arrangement Growth Dec 1, 375
Oct 6, 312
CROATIA
Capita, MARKETS
Extended Fund Facility Arrangement Mar 24, 92
International Capital Market Developments Highlight
Need for External Debt Management Oct 6, 318 CurRENCY BOARD ARRANGEMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE Euro, THE DEMAND FOR Currency Board Arrangements More Widely Used
7 eh 24, 54
RESERVES, AND Pouicy COORDINATION UNDER EMU Feb 24, 54
Success of EMU Hinges on Euro’s Stability Jun 23, 19] CURRENCY Crises
HEN, YUAN Conference Focuses on Currency Crises, Prospects for
tA
; me EMU Nov 17, 358
Monetary Relations Between Hong Kong and China
Mar 10, 66 CURRENT ACCOUNT SUSTAINABILITY: SELECTED East ASIAN
Guu AND LaTIN AMERICAN EXPERIENCES
China Achieves “Soft Landing” Through Sustained When Are Current Account Imbalances Sustainable?
Macro Stabilization Jul 21, 217 Mar 24, 83
Chinese Reforms Seek to Balance Revenue and Current LeGAat Issues AFFECTING CENTRAL BANKS
DeJecceennttrraalilziaztaiotni on GoGsoa ls DeJcec 1155,, 3399:7 Ne' w Book E' xamin. es Legal Issues Affeesct ing :C entral
Mobilizing Resources: ( ountry Cases Feb 24, 53 Banks in a Changing World Aug 5, 246
Monetary Relations Between Hong Kong and China D SSN
Mar 10, 66
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on » Cumas
Globalization Calls for Extending IMF's Role
Asia’s Financial Integration Presents Challenges and a
May 26, 155
Opportunities Mar 24, 95
Cooperation and Implications for Hong Kong Dest
Mar 10, 68 IMF and World Bank Move Forward on Debt Initiative
Gl. obaliz. ati.o n and Asia° : Ch7 allenges for Regional Jan 2a7, 20
Cooperation and Implications for Hong Kong
Making the Most of Debt Relief, External Finance
Mar 10, 68
Jan 13, 1
Hong Kong's Strong Fundamentals Bode Well for Meeting with Church Leaders Highlights Strategy
Smooth Transition Mar 10, 65 Beyond Debt Reduction Jul 7, 208
Monetary Relations Between Hong Kong and China IMF Ready to Participate in Debt Initiative Feb 10, 35
Mar 10, 66
DEINDUSTRIALIZATION: CAUSES AND IMPLICATIONS
THE COMPOSITION OF FiscAL ADJUSTMENT AND
GROWTH: LESSONS FROM FiscAL REFORMS IN EiGHT Deindustrialization Is a Natural Consequence of Index 1997
ECONOMIES Growth Jul 7, 215 407
DENVER SUMMIT Et SALVADOR
Denver Summit Highlights Global Cooperation and Stand-By Credit Mar 24, 94
Integration Jul 7, 204
EMERGING MarkKETS
DeppLer, MICHAEL so, ie
New Strategy Aims to Promote Financial Stability in
IMF Announces Senior Staff Appointments Feb 24, 58 Emerging Markets May 26, 158
THE DESIGN OF EMU
AN Empirical ANALYSIS OF FiscAL ADJUSTMENT
Policy Coordination Labor Market Flexibility Crucial ; - ; :
af eS Spies : Composition of Fiscal Adjustment Is Critical to Its
to EMU’s Success Oct 20, 333 ad ae
Long-Term Success Jan 27, |
DESIGNING DISINFLATION PROGRAMS IN TRANSITION
ECONOMIES: THE IMPLICATIONS OF RELATIVE PRICE EMU AND THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY SysTEM
ADJUSTMENT Policy Coordination, Labor Market Flexibility C:
Achoiiie vinLogw Inflati; on i—n Transiot.i8o n Economies to > EEMMU ’s § ness O c20t, 3 33
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Mar 24, 86 EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND Monetary UNION (EMU)
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES Are Europe’s Social Security Finances Compatibk
Countries with ESAF-Supported Programs Show with EMU? 4A pr ony 7, 107
Progress in Social Spending, Social Indicators
Camdessus Cites Challenges Facing ¢
Jul 21, 217 Db LAS
Jan 27, 17
Recent Developments Highlight Exchange Rate
ee : Conference Focuses on Currency (
Reg5i me Issues in Developpiinngg Countries Nov ie 17 EMU Nov 17,e as3 58
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Conference Focuseso n Implication
Corruption Must Be Fought on Global Scale, Private Europe and the World Econ:
Role in Development Needs Strengthening
Oct 6, 303 EMU and the Euro: Ensuring a
Ma4 r 7, 102
Ministers Approve Debt Relief for Countries with
abe 3 Globalization Calls for El
Good Policies, Welcome Africa Initiative , i
May 12, 139 Competittiitoino n PPoB licy Vv J/uunn
Duisouti IMF Regional Surveillance Consider
peas ApI r 7, 100
Augmented Stand-By Arrangement Jun 23, 19
b P EN Implicationso f EMU for the IMI
RUMMOND, PAULO F. N.
: Res Fs Introductiono f EMU and Euro H
Export Credit Agencies Assume Expanded iil —-
" 2 mplications tor Capital Markets
Development Financing Role Jun 23, 199 - id
Policy Coordination, Labor Mar
DUBROVNIK CONFERENCE 7 ;
to EM\ s SuccessO ct 20, 33
Dubrovnik Conferees Discuss External Sector Issues in
Tr; ansitmei on E: conomie: s Sep 1r7,a 279 SuUcCceCsEsS S OoFf 1 EMU Hliinnggese soo nn EuErucr o’sS
Volcker Hopes for Renewed Coops
E Pa) ol the Uros . reation \p iO
THE ECONOMY OF THE Mippie East AND NortH AFRICA EUROPEAN MoneTAaRY UNION AND INTERNATIONAL
IN 1997
Capita. MARKETS: STRUCTURAL IMPLICATIONS AND
Sound Policies, Structural Reforms Improve Risks
Economic Prospects in MENA Region Dec 1, 379 Introduction of EMU and Euro Holds
Errros, Rosert C. Implications for Capital Markets /
New Book Examines Legal Issues Affecting Central EXCHANGE Rate Issues
Banks in a Changing World Aug 5, 246 ' lit
Recent Developments Highlight Exchans
EGypt Regime Issues in Developing Countries
Index 1997 Egypt’s “Home-Grown” Reforms Spur Growth and Study Examines | xchange Rate ¢ hange s and Impact
408 Investment Apr 21, 116 on APEC Trade and Investment Feb 10, 3
IMFS7RA
EXCHANGE Rate MOVEMENTS AND THEIR IMPACT ON Globalization Calls for Extending IMF’s Role
TRADE AND INVESTMENT IN THE APEC REGION May 26, 155
Study Examines Exchange Rate Changes and Impact Press Conference
on APEC Trade and Investment Feb 10, 3a ay Aim of Korea Program Is to Stanch Immediate Crisis,
Export Crepit AGENCIES Permit Return to Stability and Growth Dec 15, 386
Export Credit Agencies Assume Expanded Re
Development Financing Role Jun 23, 199
GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS TO BORROW
EXTERNAL BORROWING BY THE BALTICS, RUSSIA, AND
OTHER COUNTRIES OF THE FORMER Soviet UNION: General Arrangements to Borrow Renewed Dec 1, 382
DEVELOPMENTS AND Policy Issues
IMF Adopts Decision on New Arrangements to
[ransition Economies Need a Prudent Debt Borrow Feb 10, 46
Management Strategy Oct 20, 326
GEORGIA
Are Europe’s SociAt Security FiNANCES COMPATIBLE
Article VIII Feb 10, 43
WitH EMU?
Georgia Sustains Bold Measures to Reform Social
\re Europe's Social Security Finances Compatible
Support Mechanisms Aug 5, 244
With EMU? Apr 7, 107
Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility
PSE
Arrangement Apr 21, 123
GERMANY
FINANCIAL Crisis MANAGEMENT Camdessus Cites Challenges Facing Germany and EU
e Explores Origins, Management of Jan 27
Financial Crises Aug 18, 260 GLOBALIZATION
FINANCIAL SYSTEMS AND LABOR MARKETS IN THE GULF Camdessus Urges Second Generation Reforms to Tap
COOPERATION COUNCIL COUNTRIES Globalization’s Opportunities Jul 21, I2I2A4
Sound Policies, Structural Reforms Improve Forces of Globalization Must Be Embraced
Economic Prospects in MENA Region Dec 1, 379 May 26, 153
FiscAL ADJUSTMENT IN OECD Countries: Globalization Calls for EU Collaboration on
COMPOSITION AND MACROECONOMIC EFFECTS Competition Policy Jun 23, 189
Composition of Fiscal Adjustment Is Critical to Its Globalization Calls for Extending IMF’s Role
; . i
Long-lerm Success Jar Vay 26 a)
Globalization’s Challenges for Africa Jun 9
Dealing with Japan’s Fiscal Challenges Feb 10, 4 GLOBALIZATION, TAX COMPETITION, AND THE FUTURE OF
Tax SYSTEMS
New Collection of Fiscal Policy Studies Published
How Will National Tax Systems Fare as Globalization
Proceeds? May 26, 165
Reducing Unproductive Expenditures Is Important
for Fiscal erA djustment Feb 24, 49 GOoLpstein, Morris
Goldstein Proposes International Banking Standard
FiscaAL Poticy AND LONG-RUN GROWTH
Vay 26, 160
Fiscal Policy Plays Fundamental Role in Long-Run
GOVERNMENT FINANCE Staristics YEARBOOK
Growth Apr 21, 120
GFS Yearbook Features More Current Data Feb 24, 56
FISCHER, STANLEY
Group OF SEVEN
Capital Account Liberalization and the Role of the
IMF Oct 20, 3 ) Denver Summit Highlights Global Cooperation and
Integration Jul 7, 205
Conference Explores Origins, Management of
Financial Crises Aug 18, 260 Group OF TEN
Fischer Discusses IMF Program Design at AEA G-10 Issues Report on Strategy to Promote Financial Index 1997
Jan 27, 23 Stability May 12, 132 409
jM “SURVEY Ministers Endorse International Strategy to INDIA
Strengthen Fii nancicaial l SSyyss tems MaMayy 121,2 141 Camdessus Sees Scope f. or India; to Achie; ve Asi, an
Ministers Stress Financial Stability, Welcome IMF “Tiger” Status Mar 10, 77
i at veillanc , 305 Hs — ' _
Financial Surveillance Oct 6 India’s Prospects for Strong Growth Tied to Higher
Group oF 24 Savings Mar 10, 79
G-24 Calls for Strong IMF Leadership Post-EMU, INDONESIA
Urges Fast Action on Debt Initiative May 12, 142 : : a ee
Camdessus Commends Indonesia’s “Impressive
Ministers Call for Progressive, Flexible Approach to Economic Policy Program Nov 3
Capital Account Liberalization Oct 6, 306 _ ;
Indonesian Economic Growth Accompanied by
GUINEA Improved Social Indicators Aug 18, 257
Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility Indonesian Measures Welcomed as Important Step in
Arrangement Feb 10, 43 Stabilizing Southeast Asian Financial Markets
Nov 17, 353
GuINEA-BiSsAU
: Mobilizing Resources: Country Cases Feb 24, 53
Article VIII Jun 23, 198 ee ; en
Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility INFLATION
Arrangement Aug 18, 266 Achieving Low Inflation in Transition Economies
Guman, MaNuéL Mar 24, 86
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IMF’s Role Evolves in Financial and Exchange Rate INFLATION-INDEXED BONDS
Arenas Jun 9, 169 Inflation-Indexed Bonds Attract Growing Interest
Keeping Banking Systems Sound Calls for Modern Mar 10, 74
Approaches to Supervision Feb 24, 60
INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
GUYANA
Goldstein Proposes International Banking Standard
Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility May 12, 146 May 26, 160
Institutional Preparations Needed for EMU to
A I isc: Coopertion jn 23,191
INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
HEALTH AND EDUCATION EXPENSES IN RUSSIA, THE
Battic STATES AND OTHER COUNTRIES OF THE FORMER Globalization Calls for Extending IMF’s Role
Soviet UNION May 26, 155
Transition Economies Need Health and Educational INTERGOVERNMENTAL FISCAL RELATIONS: THE CHINESE
Reforms Mar 10, 72 SYSTEM IN PERSPECTIVE
HENNING, C. RANDALL Chinese Reforms Seek to Balance Revenue and
Institutional Preparations Needed for EMU to Decentralization Goals Dec 15, 397
Promote Cooperation Jun 23, 191 INTERIM COMMITTEE
HUNGARY IMF Wins Mandate to Cover Capital Accounts, Debt
Hungary’s Stabilization and Reform Yield Solid Initiative Put in Motion May 12, 129
Results Jul 21, 230 Maystadt and Camdessus Discuss Capital Account,
Exchange Rate Issues, Debt Initiative May 12, 135
I i ne Maystadt and Camdessus Welcome Quota Increase,
SDR Allocation, Discuss IMF’s Future Agenda
IMPROVING INDIA’S SAVING PERFORMANCE Oct 6, 298
India’s Prospects for Strong Growth Tied to Higher Ministers Endorse IMF Capital Role, Study of EMU
Savings Mar 10, 79 Implications May 12, 137
IMPROVING THE EFFicieNcy OF THE U.S. CPI Communiqués
Index 1997 Eliminating Bias in the U.S. Consumer Price Index Ministers Commend IMF’s Response to Asian Events
410 Mar 10, 65 Oct 6, 300
Statements Conferences IMF
Capital Liberalization Essential to an Efficient Conference Focuses on Currency Crises, Prospects for
Monetary System Oct 6, 302 EMU Nov 17, 358
INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL MARKETS: DEVELOPMENTS, Conference Focuses on Implications of EMU for
Prospects, AND Key Pouicy Issues Europe and the World Economy Apr 7, 97
International Capital Market Developments Highlight Conference Focuses on Implications of EMU for
Need for External Debt Management Oct 6, 318 Monetary System Sep 1997, S22
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL STaTisTICS YEARBOOK EMU and the Euro: Ensuring a Successful Launch
IFS Yearbook Country and Data Coverage Aug 18, 265 Mar 7, 102
INTERNATIONAL LABOR STANDARDS AND INTERNATIONAL Implications of EMU for the IMF Apr 7, 104
TRADE Making the Most of Debt Relief, External Finance
Can Harmonized Labor Standards Boost Trade and Jan 13, 1
Income? Jun 9, 169 Volcker Hopes for Renewed Cooperation in the Wake
INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND of the Euro’s Creation Apr 7, 104
Access Limits Debt Initiative
Access Limits Are Guided by Quotas Sep 1997, S14 Camdessus Hails Relief for Uganda Under
IMF—World Bank Debt Initiative May 12, 130
Appointments
IMF Ready to Participate in Debt Initiative Feb 10, 35
IMF Announces Senior Staff Appointments Feb 24, 58
IMF Wins Mandate to Cover Capital Accounts, Debt
Arrears
Initiative Put in Motion May 12, 129
IMF Strategy Stresses Prevention, Cooperation
Sep 1997, S24 Surveillance, IMF Quota, and Debt Issues to Be
Featured at Spring Meetings Apr 21, 127
Article 1V Consultations
Debt Relief
Article IV Consultations Sep 1997, S7
Surveillance, Capital Account Issues, Debt Relief Are
Article Vill High on Hong Kong Meetings Agenda Sep 17, 273
Article VIII Sep 1997, S8 Debt Strategy
Articles of Agreement IMF Strategy Emphasizes Adequate Financial Support
Sep 1997, S15
IMF Structure Shaped by Articles of Agreement
Sep 1997, SI
Dissemination Standards Bulletin Board (DSBB)
Asia and Pacific Regional Office Hyperlinks Established Between DSBB and National
IMF Asia and Pacific Regional Office to Open in Data May 12, 133
Tokyo Apr 7, 110 IMF Takes Initiative to Improve Members’ Data
Sep 1997, S9
Borrowing
New Borrowing Arrangements Supplement IMF's Economic Fora
Ordinary Resources Sep 1997, S6 Can the Potential Crisis in Public Pension Schemes Be
Capital Account Issues Avoided? Dec 1, 383
Surveillance, Capital Account Issues, Debt Relief Are Forces of Globalization Must Be Embraced
High on Hong Kong Meetings Agenda Sep 17, 273 May 26, 153
Chronology Globalization Calls for EU Collaboration on
Competition Policy Jun 23, 189
Over Half a Century of Challenge and Change
Sep 1997, $25
How Effective Is Structural Adjustment? Nov 3, 340
Conditionality IMF and World Bank Move Forward on Debt
Initiative Jan 27, 20
Fostering Sustained Policy Implementation
Sep 1997, S10
Priorities for Russian Reform May 26, 153
IMF Conditionality Can Signal Policy Credibility to Recent Developments Highlight Exchange Rate
Markets Mar 24, 81 Regime Issues in Developing Countries Nov 17, 353
IMFEULAZ3 Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility (ESAF) Liquidity
Countries with ESAF-Supported Programs Show IMF Position Improves Sep 1997, S22
Progress in Social Spending, Social Indicators
Meetings
Jul 21, 217
IMF Wins Mandate to Cover Capital Accounts, Debt
IMF Completes Internal Review of ESAF Aug 5, 233
Initiative Put in Motion May 12, 129
Evaluation
Membership
IMF Evaluation Is Broad and Continuous Nov 3, 348
Palau Applies for IMF Membership Feb 10, 44
Evolution
New Arrangements to Borrow (NAB)
The IMF: A Quarter-Century of Change Aug 5, 252
IMF Adopts Decision on New Arrangements to
Financial Facilities
Borrow Feb 10, 46
IMF Financing Helps Members Pursue Sound Policies IMF Executive Board Adopts New Arrangements to
Sep 1997, $12
Borrow Feb 10, 33
Review of IMF Financial Policies is Ongoing Jan 13, 1
Press Information Notices (PINs)
General Arrangements to Borrow (GAB)
Consultations with Three Countries Launch New IMI
The GAB Feb 10, 34 Series Jun 9, 180
Globalization IMF to Issue Press Information Notices Following
Article IV Consultations May 12, 148
IMF Builds on Initiatives to Meet Challenges Of
Globalization Sep 1997, S1 Press Releases
IMF Responds to Globalization’s Challenges on Many Albania: Post-Conflict Assistance Nov 17, 365
Fronts in 1996/97 Sep 17, 277
Algeria: Article VIII Nov 3, 350
Governance Guidelines
Armenia: Article VIII] and ESAF Jul 7.
IMF Adopts Guidelines Regarding Governance Issues Azerbaijan: ESAF and EFF Jan 27, 29
Aug 5, 233
Croatia: EFF Mar 24, 92
Heavily indebted Poor Countries Initiative (HIPC)
Djibouti: Augmented Stand-By Jun 23, 198
Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative
Sep 1997, S17 El Salvador: Stand-By Mar 26, 92
IMF Ready to Participate in Debt Initiative Feb 10, 35 General Arrangements to Borrow Renewed Dec 1, 382
IMF Institute Georgia: Article VIII Feb 10, 43
IMF Institute Expands Its Services at Home and Georgia: ESAF Aug 18, 266
Abroad Nov 3, 342
Guinea: ESAF Feb 10, 43
IMF Survey Guinea-Bissau: Article VIII Jun 23, 198
IMF Survey Adapts to Reflect IMF’s Evolving Role and
Guinea-Bissau: ESAF Aug 18, 266
Openness Aug 5, 255
Guyana: ESAF May 12, 146
The IMF: A Quarter-Century of Change Aug 5, 252
IMF Adopts Decision on New Arrangements to
Income and Charges Borrow Feb 10, 46
Annual Net Income Target Supplements IMF Reserves Jordan: EFF Augmentation Feb 24, 58
Sep 1997, S23
Kyrgyz Republic: ESAF Apr 21, 125
Joint Conferences
Latvia: ESAF Oct 20, 331
Arab Economies Face Need to Achieve Higher
Macedonia, FYR of: ESAF Apr 21, 126
Sustained Growth Jul 7, 209
Madagascar: ESAF Jan 13, 13
Conference Focuses on Implications of EMU for
Europe and the World Economy Apr 7, 97 Malawi: ESAF Jan 27, 28
Lending Mali: ESAF May 26, 167
Index 1997
412 IMF Lending Moderates from Record Level Jan 27, 28 Mongolia: ESAF Aug 18, 268
Mozambique: ESAF Jul 7, 212 Dynamic Private Sector Key to Thailand’s Resilient
Na: mib=i~a : Artic, le VI. II Jan 13, 14 Gr; owtrth h i} n 197700-—9933 FFee b 10, 339¢
Niger: ESAF Aug 18, 268 Eliminating Bias in the U.S. Consumer Price Index
Mar 10, 65
Pakistan: ESAF and EFF Nov 3, 350 aes .
Export Credit Agencies Assume Expanded
PIaa kileis tan: . Stand-xB y E: xten> siio n Jan 277, 2V9C Development Fi. nanci° ng Role Jun 23,> 199
Palau: Applies for IMF Membership Feb 10, 44 Fiscal Costs of Aging Populations Feb 24, 51
Peru: Credits for Commercial Debt Reduction
GFS Yearbook Features More Current Data Feb 24, 56
Feb 24, 58
How Will Tax Systems Fare as Globalization Proceeds?
Philippines: Extension and Augmentation of EFF May 26. 165
Aug 5, 250 , ;
IFS Yearbook Expands Country and Data Coverage
Romania: Stand-By Credit Jun 23, 197 Aug 18, 265
RDD wan2 da: - PDo st-Conflic> t Assistance > May , 12>, 146 IMF Issues Supplement to AREAER May 12, 147o my
snegal: ES eh 10. 43
Senegal: ESAF Feb 10, 43 Incremental and Radical Pension Reforms Have
Sierra Leone: ESAF Jun 23, 197 Potential to Boost Saving Rate Nov 17, 361
Sudan: Decision on Sudan Feb 24, 58 India’s Prospects for Strong Growth Tied to Higher
7 Savings Mar 10, 79
Tanzania: ESAF Dec 15, 400
= Baal Inflation-Indexed Bonds Attract Growing Interest
hailand: Stand-By Credit Sep 17, 283 Pape
Mar 10, 75
logo: ESAF Jul 21, 225 —
: Institutional, Regulatory Reform Is Key to Growth in
Uganda: ESAF Nov 17, 365 Russia Dec 1, 377
Ukraine: Article VII] May 26, 167 International Capital Market Developments Highlight
Ukraine: Stand-By Credit Oct 6, 313 Need for External Debt Management Oct 6, 318
Uruguay: Stand-By Credit Jul 7, 212 Introduction of EMU and Euro Holds Important
Implications for Capital Markets Jul 21, 221
Yemen, Republic of: Article VIII Jan 13, 14
Kuwait Restores Economy, Pursues Reforms May 26, 168
Yemen, Republic of: ESAF and EFF Nov 17, 363 2
Latin American Banking Crises Offer Lessons Nov 17, 366
Publications
New Book Examines Legal Issues Affecting Central
Achieving Low Inflation in Transition Economies Banks in a Changing World Aug 5, 246
Mar 24, 86 Ni: geriae's s Economic Ills L, inked to Inconsistent Policy
Building on Global Prosperity to Ensure Sustained Implementation Mar 24, 88
% Carman
ee a Policy Coordination, Labor Market Flexibility Crucial
an Harmonized Labor Standards Boost Trade and to EMU’s Success Oct 20, 333
Income? Jun 9, 169 .
Range of Indicators May Provide Warning System
‘an the Potential Crisis in Public Pension Schemes Be Currency Crises Aug 18, 25
Avoided? Dec 1, 383 R
Sound Policies, Structural Reforms Improve
Chinese Reforms Seek to Balance Revenue and Economic Prospects in MENA Region Dec 1, 379
Decentralization Goals Dec 15, 397 Statistical Yearbook Data Show World Trade and
‘omposition of Fiscal Adjustment Is Critical to Its Finance Were Buoyant in 1995 Feb 10, 40
Long-Term Success Jan 27, 17 Study Examines Exchange Rate Changes and Impact
ompositoie.o n of Fi° scal Adj° ustment Is . Cruci°a l f- or on AAPPEECC’ TrTr ade > and Inv1ee stmen> t Fe>b 10, 33 7
Growth Apr 21, 120 Success of EMU Hinges on Euro’s Stability Jun 23, 191
orruption Linked to Capital Spending Can Slow Total Capital Flows Reach Record Levels, but Official
Growth Dec 1, 375 Component Declines in Real Terms Dec 15, 402
Deindustrialization Is a Natural Consequence of Transition Economies Need Health and Education Index 1997
Growth Jul 7, 215 Reforms Mar 10, 72 413
IMF
Transition Economies Need a Prudent Debt Seminar Highlights IMF Role in Asia’s Development
Management Strategy Oct 20, 326 Nov 3, 337
West Bank and Gaza Strip Need to Attract Private Social Spending
Investment Apr 7, 111
IMF Gives More Attention to Social Spending of
When Are Current Account Imbalances Sustainable? Member Countries Jun 23, 185
Mar 24, 83
Surveillance
Publications Policy
Adapting IMF Surveillance to a Changing Global
The IMF’s Publications Policy May 12, 148 Economy Apr 21, 113
Quota Evenhandedness of Surveillance Apr 21, 115
Quotas Determine Members’ Voting Power, Financial IMF Regional Surveillance Considers EU-Wide Issues
Access Sep 1997, S4 Apr 7, 100
Surveillance, IMF Quota, and Debt Issues to Be Surveillance, Capital Account Issues, Debt Relief Are
Featured at Spring Meetings Apr 21, 127 High on Hong Kong Meetings Agenda Sep 17, 273
Relations with United Nations Surveillance, IMF Quota, and Debt Issues to Be
Featured at Spring Meetings Apr 21, 127
Issues Raised at Global Conferences Reflected in IMF’s
Work Jan 27, 26 Surveillance in an Integrated Global Economy
RELATIONS WITH WoRrLD TRADE ORGANIZATION Sep 1997, S7
Table of IMF Arrangements
IMF and WTO Sign Cooperation Agreement Jan 13
Jan 27, 19t Jul 21, 220t
Religious Groups and IMF
jug 18, 267t
Religious Groups Briefed on IMF Policy Advice,
Sep 17, 2841
Reform Programs Aug 18, 265
Role Oct 20, 332t
IMF’s Role Evolves in Financial and Exchange Rate Nov 17, 364t
Arenas Jun 9, 169
Dec 15, 401t
SDRs
Technical Assistance
An International Reserve Asset Sep 1997, S20
Feb 10, 41t
Selected IMF Rates
lug 18, 2691
Jan 13, 14t Jun 23,
Sep 1997, S]9t
Jan 27, 24t
echnical Assistance Complements IMF’s Surveillance
Feb 10, 47t and Financing Sep 1997, S18
Feb 24, 54t
Tokyo Office
Mar 10, 72t
New Regional ¢ \ffice to Strengthen IMF’s
Mar 24, 9I1t Sep 17, 285t Dialogue with Asia and the Pacific
Apr 7, 11 It Oct 6, 304t lug ,
Issues Raised at Global Conferences Reflected in IMF’s
Apr 21, 127t Oct 20,
Work Jan 27, 26
May 12, 144t
Use of IMF Credit
May 26, 163t Nov 17, 366t
Jan 27, 28t Jul 21, 232t
Jun 9, 172 Dec 1, 377t
Feb 24, 59t Aug 18, 266t
Seminars
Mar 24, 94t Sep 17, 285t
Japan and IMF Discuss Strategy for Growth
Apr 21, 118t Oct 20, 331t
Jun 23, 185
Index 1997 Putting Africa on a Sustainable, High-Quality Growth May 26, 164t Nov 17, 366t
aya Path Oct 20, 324 Jun 23, 194t Dec 15, 400t