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The new boss at the IMF
When Horst Kohler was at last confirmed as the new managing director of the IMF earlier this year, it must have crossed his mind that he was picking up the world's most toxic poisoned chalice...more | |
Protest action in Prague
Protestors have organised a spate of actions in Prague to rally opponents of the IMF and World Bank. Click here for maps of the action and...more | |
Timeline: A year in the life
Follow the timeline for a review of the scandal, shenanigans and challenges at the IMF and World Bank during the last year. . .more | |
FAQ: The International Monetary Fund
How did the IMF and the World Bank come into being? The IMF and World Bank were conceived at the Bretton Woods conference in 1944 and born in December 1945. They were to facilitate and foster the growth of international trade, promote stable exchange rates and encourage international monetary co-operation...more | |
The IMF and World Bank on the web
International financial institutions have turned to the web to espouse their mission and detail their activities after calls to lift the cloak of secrecy. Find out what they have to say for themselves . . .more | |
Wolfensohn: Taking on the whole world
As James Wolfensohn, the Australian-born former investment banker, starts his second term as president of the World Bank, he may be wondering whether he is in for another five-year roller-coaster ride...more | |
Duisenberg: 'Mr Euro' takes charge
Earlier this year, the European Central Bank was memorably described by a US economist, Carl Weinberg, as "an untested kitten in the jungle of central banking". . .more | |
Opposition on the web
Opponents of the IMF and World Bank have promised to shut down the annual meeting in Prague. The web has been an important tool in reaching their goal. Find out who they are and what they're up to. . .more | |
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