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Understanding & Influencing IMF Policy Advice in Myanmar
A Guidebook for Engaging the International Monetary Fund
Understanding the role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in shaping the economic policies of developing countries can be a challenge, especially in a country like Myanmar where the political and economic fabric of the country is rapidly changing. The purpose of this guidebook is to provide essential information about the IMF to civil society groups and other interested stakeholders in Myanmar so that they can actively and effectively shape the institution’s involvement in their country.
This guidebook is organized into four parts, each of which can be used as standalone elements.
Part I provides an overview of the content in this guidebook. This section can also be used as a primer for civil society organizations who may not be familiar with the technical language used by the IMF or who just want a brief introduction to the topic.
Parts II and III form the heart of this guidebook. These sections include a summary of the IMF and its core functions; a review of the IMF’s activities in Myanmar and how these activities can impact key policy areas; and advice for civil society on how to engage with staff at the International Monetary Fund and influence the policy discussions between the IMF and your government.
Readers can use the appendices in Part IV to learn more about the IMF’s history, structure, and voting membership. This section also includes a short introduction to macroeconomics as well as contacts for key staff within the IMF and the civil society organizations that monitor the IMF’s activities.
This guidebook can be used for training or workshops.
You can access all PDF files clicking the links below:
NOTE: If you think Civil Society in your country would benefit from a guidebook like the one presented above, please feel free to contact Nathan Coplin at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and/or Sarah McNeal at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .