G20 Seoul: Thomas A. Bernes on IMF reform and the G20

November 12, 2010
CIGI Executive Director Thomas A. Bernes discusses recent attempts to reform the International Monetary Fund, saying that changes to date are a step in right direction, but are not far-reaching enough. Bernes also talks about how the G20 can help shape the role the IMF plays in international financial governance.
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  • Thomas A. Bernes

    Thomas A. Bernes is a CIGI Distinguished Fellow. After a distinguished career in the Canadian public service and at leading international economic institutions, Tom was CIGI’s executive director from 2009 to 2012. He has held high-level positions at the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the Government of Canada. He became a distinguished fellow in 2012.