Archives - Macroeconomic Policy and Data Transparency
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7 November 2017 Fiscal Transparency Code
This IMF code identifies a set of principles and practices to help governments provide a clear picture of the structure and finances of government. -
16 November 2015 System of National Accounts
The System of National Accounts (SNA) is the internationally agreed standard set of recommendations on how to compile measures of economic activity in accordance with strict accounting conventions based on economic principles. -
12 May 2015 Handbook on Securities Statistics
The Handbook is the first publication of its kind to focus exclusively on securities statistics. It should assist in the compilation of relevant and internationally comparable data on securities; useful for monetary policy formulation and financial stability analysis. -
1 May 2015 Enhanced General Data Dissemination System (e-GDDS)
The GDDS fosters sound statistical practices with respect to both the compilation and the dissemination of economic, financial, and socio-demographic statistics. -
1 October 2012 Special Data Dissemination Standard Plus: SDDS Plus
The SDDS Plus is a third tier of the IMF's Data Standards Initiatives to address data gaps revealed during the global crisis. -
14 December 2011 Public Sector Debt Statistics: Guide for Compilers and Users
The Guide aims to improve the availability and international comparability of general government and public sector debt statistics, to inform policymakers, financial markets, and other users. -
9 September 2010 Guiding Principles for Managing Sovereign Risk and High Levels of Public Debt ("Stockholm Principles")
The Stockholm Principles" aim to help manage sovereign risk and high levels of public debt in an environment of elevated uncertainty. -
1 January 2009 Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual
The sixth edition of the Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual (BPM6) is an international statistical standard that provides guidance to IMF member countries in the compilation of balance of payments and international investment position statistics. The BPM6 is consistent with the concepts and definitions encompassed in the 2008 System of National Accounts. -
1 October 2008 Generally Accepted Principles and Practices for Sovereign Wealth Funds ("Santiago Principles")
The purpose of the Santiago Principles is to identify a framework of generally accepted principles and practices that properly reflect appropriate governance and accountability arrangements as well as the conduct of investment practices by SWFs on a prudent and sound basis. -
1 April 2008 Monetary and Financial Statistics Manual and Compilation Guide
This manual provides a framework and methodology for compilation and presentation of monetary and financial statistics.