IMF Civil Society Newsletter

IMF Civil Society Newsletter

http://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/cs/eng/index.asp

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

The IMF uses the term "civil society organization" to refer to the wide
range of citizens' associations that exists in virtually all member
countries to provide benefits, services or political influence to specific
groups within society.CSOs include: business forums, faith-based
associations, labor unions, local community groups, nongovernmental
organizations (NGOs), philanthropic foundations, and think tanks. Usually
excluded are not only the branches of government (government agencies and
legislators) but also individual businesses, political parties, and the
media.

CSOs increasingly employ extensive networks to pursue their activities and
to try to influence policies on a broad range of issues. Many CSOs focus on
economic matters at the core of the work of the IMF and other international
organizations. The IMF thus seeks to engage with CSOs through information
sharing, dialogue, and consultation at both global and national levels.

The newsletter contains short descriptions of new developments relevant to
civil society, and also provides references for further reading. It lists
new research and discussion papers, upcoming conferences, and other relevant
information. The newsletter is also published in French, Spanish, and
Russian.

Tel: (202) 623-9400
Fax: (202) 623-8769
Email: ngoliaison@imf.org

Content freely accessible online.

Current Issue: May 17, 2006

Date: 18 May 2006