01948cas a2200253 a 4500 AALejournalIMF004113 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781451863628 1018-5941 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL Kester, Anne. IMF Data Standards Initiatives : A Consultative Approach To Enhancing Global Data Transparency / Anne Kester. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2006. 1 online resource (18 pages) IMF Working Papers <strong>Off-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required <strong>On-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required Electronic access restricted to authorized BRAC University faculty, staff and students Since the IMF launched the data standards initiatives a decade ago, 145 of its 184 member countries have participated. This 80 percent participation rate reaffirms the importance countries place on data transparency in the globalized economy, which the initiatives promote. The wide participation can be attributed to the consultative process that has allowed for the development of a coherent program that takes account of countries' capabilities, delineates clear responsibilities between the IMF and participating countries, and establishes effective monitoring procedures to ensure the credibility of the standards for policymakers, capital markets, and the general public. The approach has also provided checks and balances and fostered accountability. The initiatives may provide insights for the promotion of similar international standards. Mode of access: Internet Singapore imf IMF Working Papers; Working Paper ; No. 2006/102 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/001/2006/102/001.2006.issue-102-en.xml IMF e-Library