Definition
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organization, founded in 1944, that plays a crucial role in global economic cooperation. In the statistical context, the IMF prepares and publishes manuals such as the Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual.
Further information
In the preparation of the statistical manuals published by the IMF, multiple experts from national and international organizations and other central banks collaborate. In the context of statistics, the IMF serves as a forum for discussing the main sources of discrepancies between countries and promoting coordination in the collection of statistical information.
Update date: January 2025
