International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund works with 191 member countries on monetary cooperation, financial stability and growth through economic surveillance, balance-of-payments lending, research and technical assistance.
The International Monetary Fund is an international institution founded in 1944 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. It works with 191 member countries to promote global monetary cooperation, financial stability and sustainable economic growth. Its work is carried out in cooperation with member governments and is organised around three main lines of activity: surveillance, financial assistance and capacity development.
Economic surveillance consists of monitoring economic developments and advising governments on economic policy at both national and global levels. Through its lending, the Fund provides financial assistance to countries facing balance-of-payments problems. Capacity development covers technical assistance and training designed to strengthen economic institutions and policymaking capacity, including institutional strengthening work with member countries.
The Fund also produces research, economic data and analysis intended to help policymakers and the public understand global and national economic conditions. Its stated focus is on addressing economic challenges in order to build more resilient economies. Further information on its mandate, activities and vacancies is available at https://www.imf.org/.