Bringing Balance to the IMF Debate

August 23, 2008

On July 18-19, 2008, leading international scholars and senior policy makers from around the world met to discuss their experiences with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), IMF reform and regional cooperation. This report summarizes the main conclusions reached by the conference, focusing on what different regions consider their priorities in the IMF reform debate.

About the Authors

Stefano Pagliari is a PhD Candidate in Global Governance at the University of Waterloo.

Jason Thistlethwaite is a former CIGI senior fellow and an associate professor in the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development in the Faculty of Environment at the University of Waterloo.