More News:   February 1, 2010 - "Business Class" Magazine: Tokhir Mirzoev: Comment on public sector employment in Moldova January 29, 2010 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board Approves US$574 ECF/EFF Arrangements for Moldova   January 29, 2010 - IMF Video: IMF approves ECF and EFF for Moldova January 26, 2010 - Global Financial Stability Report: Market Update "Financial System Stabilized, but Exit, Reform, and Fiscal Challenges Lie Ahead", January 2010   January 26, 2010 - World Economic Outlook Update: "A Policy-Driven, Multispeed Recovery", January 2010   January 22, 2010 - Government of Moldova's Press Release: Prime Minister Vlad Filat met the IMF's Executive Director, Dominique Strauss-Kahn    January 17, 2010 - IMF blog post by Marek Belka: Unwinding Crisis Policies in Europe: Are We There Yet? January 11, 2010 - IMF Factsheet: IMF Extended Credit Facility December 28, 2009 - IMF Survey: Multi-Speed Recovery Seen for Europe December 3, 2009 - IMF Press Release: IMF Aims at Building Stronger Post-Crisis Global Economy and International Monetary System   November 23, 2009 - IMF Survey: Global Economy Remains In Holding Pattern, IMF Chief Says November 23, 2009 - IMF Press Release: IMF Managing Director Strauss-Kahn Says Policymakers Globally Must Remain Committed to Collaboration to Effectively Face Key Challenges Ahead   October 28, 2009 - Government of Moldova's Press Release: Prime Minister Vladimir Filat and head of IMF mission Nikolay Gueorguiev held a press conference today    October 28, 2009 - IMF Press Release: IMF Announces Staff-Level Agreement with Moldova for Extended Credit Facility/Stand-by Arrangement of About US$ 600 Million   October 15, 2009 - Finance and Development, September 2009 "Where Do We Go From Here?"   October 9, 2009 - IMF Survey: Europe: IMF Sees Slow and Fragile Recovery, by Johan Mathisen, IMF European Department October 8, 2009 - Commentary by Marek Belka, Director of IMF’s European Department: "Emerging Markets: Challenges and Rewards"   October 7, 2009 - Capital Market: IMF experts recommend Moldovan financial companies to be vigilant in their clients' identification October 6, 2009 - IMF Survey: 'Istanbul Decisions' to Guide IMF as Countries Shape Post-Crisis World October 4, 2009 - IMF Survey: IMF Countries Back Recovery Moves, Governance Reforms October 4, 2009 - IMF Press Release: Communiqué of the International Monetary and Financial Committee of the Board of Governors of the International Monetary Fund   October 2, 2009 - IMF Survey: IMF Chief Puts Focus on Building Stable Post-Crisis World October 3, 2009 - Regional Economic Outlook: Europe "Securing Recovery", October 2009 October 3, 2009 - IMF Press Release: IMF Says European Economic Recovery to be Fragile and Calls for Policy Action to Secure a Solid Rebound   October 2, 2009 - IMF Press Release: IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn Points to Three Principles to Reshape the Global Economy in the Post-Crisis World   October 2, 2009 - Dominique Strauss-Kahn's speech at Istanbul: Making the Most of an Historic Opportunity: Three Principles for Reshaping the Global Economic and Financial Framework   October 1, 2009 - 2009 Annual Meetings Website   September30, 2009 - Capital Market: IMF will grant assistance to the NCFM on AML/CFT matters September27, 2009 - IMF Press Release: IMF-Supported Programs Help Countries Weather the Worst of the Global Crisis, Says Internal Review   September25, 2009 - IMF Survey: G-20 Backs Sustained Crisis Response, Shift in IMF Representation September25, 2009 - IMF Press Release: IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn Welcomes Historic Action by the G20   September25, 2008 - IMF Annual Report 2009   September22, 2009 - World Economic Outlook: "Sustaining the Recovery", October 2009   September21, 2009 - Global Financial Stability Report "Navigating the Financial Challenges Ahead", October 2009   September17, 2009 - IMF Press Release: Low-Income Countries Need Increased Financing to Cope with Crisis, Says IMF Managing Director Strauss-Kahn   September10, 2009 - IMF Factsheet Update: The IMF at a Glance   September4, 2009 - IMF Press Release: IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn Sees Renewed Stability But Remains Cautious About Global Economic Recovery, Notes Need For Continued Policy Actions   August 28, 2009 - IMF Survey: IMF Injecting $283 Billion in SDRs into Global Economy, Boosting Reserves   August 27, 2009 - Johan Mathisen: Interview to Logos Press Weekly What is more rational August 26, 2009 - "Business Expert" Magazine: Johan Mathisen: "IMF can intervene rapidly, but let's see the result of the political process" August 20, 2009 - Infotag: IMF ready to begin talks on new assistance program with new government immediately    August 13, 2009 - IMF Press Release: IMF Governors Formally Approve US$250 Billion General SDR Allocation   July 29, 2009 - IMF Press Release: IMF Announces Unprecedented Increase in Financial Support to Low-Income Countries   July 20, 2009 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board Backs US$250 Billion SDR Allocation to Boost Global Liquidity   July 16, 2009 - Finance and Development, June 2009 "Crisis Shakes Europe"   July 13, 2009 - IMF Survey: IMF Acting on Several Fronts to Ramp Up Its Financing July 8, 2009 - Global Financial Stability Report Market Update "Policies Have Reduced Systemic Risks But Vulnerabilities Remain"   July 8, 2009 - WEO Update: Contractionary Forces Receding But Weak Recovery Ahead   July 2, 2009 - Johan Mathisen: Interview to Chisinau Observer Weekly "The next mission will come to Chisinau fairly soon" June 29, 2009 - Finance and Development, volume 46, issue 1 "The World In Crisis"   June 18, 2009 - IMF Survey: U.S. Congress Vote Marks Big Step For IMF Reform, Funding June 13, 2009 - IMF Survey: IMF Asked to Aid G-8 With Exit Strategies For Crisis Policies June 4, 2009 - IMF Press Release: IMF Strengthens Actions to Help Resolve Global Economic Crisis   May 26, 2009 - IMF Press Statement: IMF mission will work in Chisinau during May 28–June 10, 2009 May 22, 2009 - Johan Mathisen: Interview to Stroy-Business Magazine May 15, 2009 - IMF Factsheet: The IMF’s Role in Helping Protect the Most Vulnerable in the Global Crisis   May 14, 2009 - IMF Factsheet: A Changing IMF—Responding to the Crisis   May 14, 2009 - Commentary by Marek Belka and Srobona Mitra, IMF’s European Department "In One Boat, but in Stormy Weather"   May 12, 2009 - Regional Economic Outlook: Europe "Addressing the Crisis", May 2009   May 12, 2009 - IMF Press Release: IMF Sees European Recovery in 2010 Conditional on Further Policy Action, and Calls for Enhanced European Policy Coordination   May 10, 2009 - IMF Webcast: Regional Economic Outlook for the Caucasus and Central Asia, by Veronica Bacalu, IMF Senior Economist, former NBM's vicegovernor April 25, 2009 - IMF Survey: World Finance Chiefs Back Moves to Support Recovery from Crisis April 22, 2009 - IMF Press Statement: The IMF stands ready to support Moldova... April 22, 2009 - World Economic Outlook: "Crisis and Recovery", April 2009   April 21, 2009 - Global Financial Stability Report "Responding to the Financial Crisis and Measuring Systemic Risks", April 2009   April 13, 2009 - IMF Survey: New Rules of Engagement for IMF Loans April 3, 2009 - Johan Mathisen: Interview to Novosti-Moldova: Moldova can benefit from preferential loans March 24, 2009 - IMF Press Release: IMF Overhauls Lending Framework   March 23, 2009 - Johan Mathisen: Interview to "Business Expert" Magazine "Moldova has a limited choice of policy options available" March 13, 2009 - Johan Mathisen: Interview to Logos Press Weekly Anti-crisis measures for Moldova March 6, 2009 - Johan Mathisen: Interview to Novosti-Moldova: "Influence of world financial crisis on Moldova will be stronger than it was forecasted earlier" March 6, 2009 - IMF Survey: IMF Urges Rethink Of How To Manage Global Systemic Risk March 6, 2009 - New IMF research: Initial Lessons of the Crisis   March 6, 2009 - Public Information Notice: IMF Executive Board Discusses "Initial Lessons of the Crisis"   March 3, 2009 - IMF Press Release: IMF Calls for Urgent Action as Third Wave of Global Crisis Hits Poorest Countries   February 16, 2009 - IMF Press Statement: IMF mission visited Chisinau... February 10, 2009 - IMF Survey: World Faces Deepening Crisis, IMF Chief Warns January 28, 2009 - Updates to WEO & GFSR released. IMF Survey: "World Growth Grinds to Virtual Halt, IMF Urges Decisive Global Policy Response"   December 18, 2008 - IMF Press Release: IMF to Focus on Crisis Response, Policy Recommen-dations, and New Financial Architecture   December 17, 2008 - IMF Survey: More Action Needed to Combat Spreading World Crisis, IMF Says December 15, 2008 - IMF Press Statement: IMF mission concluded visit to Chisinau December 9, 2008 - IMF Survey: IMF Warns Gains Against Poverty Are in Jeopardy December 4, 2008 - Government of Moldova's Press Release: Prime Minister Z. Grecianii had a meeting with the IMF mission, which started its work in Chisinau    November 26, 2008 - IMF Press Statement: Round Tables on AML/CFT Supervision and Inspections November 24, 2008 - Johan Mathisen at the Economic Press Club: "The first signs of recovery will be observed in 2010" November 24, 2008 - National Bank of Moldova: Round table on anti–money laundering and combating financing terrorism  November 17, 2008 - IMF Survey: G-20 Summit: World Leaders Launch Action Plan to Combat Financial Crisis November 17, 2008 - IMF Press Release: IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn Calls G-20 Action Plan Significant Step toward Stronger International Cooperation   November 11, 2008 - IMF Press Statement: IMF mission will work in Chisinau during December 4-16 November 6, 2008 - World Economic Outlook Update: "Rapidly Weakening Prospects Call for New Policy Stimulus"   October 30, 2008 - IMF Press Release: IMF Creates Short-Term Liquidity Facility for Market-Access Countries   October 28, 2008 - IMF Survey: IMF in Talks on Loans to Countries Hit by Financial Crisis October 21, 2008 - Regional Economic Outlook: Europe "Dealing with Shocks", October 2008   October 21, 2008 - IMF Press Release: IMF Welcomes Comprehensive European Response to Financial Crisis, Sees Major Downside Risks Averted, and Calls for Enhanced Coordination of Measures   October 14, 2008 - IMF Survey: World Must Act Together to Limit Crisis Damage—IMF October 10, 2008 - Logos Press: "Firm stability" October 10, 2008 - Novosti-Moldova: Future development of Moldova's financial system will yield many positive outcomes, says IMF Resident Representative   October 10, 2008 - IMF Press Release: IMF Managing Director Strauss-Kahn Urges Quick, Forceful, and Cooperative Actions To Tackle the Global Economic and Financial Downturn   October 9, 2008 - CEI Summit Economic Forum / Moldova Investment Forum: J. Mathisen's presentation "Moldova at a crossroad - the challenges ahead to sustain growth over the medium term" October 9, 2008 - Global Financial Stability Report "Financial Stress and Deleveraging Macro-Financial Implications and Policy", October 2008   October 9, 2008 - IMF Annual Report 2008: "Making the Global Economy Work for All"   October 8, 2008 - TV Moldova: On-air dialogue: IMF's Christophe Rosenberg and Johan Mathisen invited to the "The European Vector" program (video) October 8, 2008 - IDIS Viitorul: IMF Resident Representative in Moldova speaks to young leaders about main economic challenges  October 8, 2008 - IMF Press Release: IMF Sees Major Slowdown for Global Economy, Calls for Strong and Coordinated Policies to Support a Turnaround   October 7, 2008 - IMF Press Release: IMF Sees Heightened Risks to Global Financial Stability and Urges Comprehensive Action   October 6, 2008 - IMF Country Report: Republic of Moldova: Fourth Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility and Request for Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criterion - Staff Report; Staff Rweport Supplement; and Press Release October 2, 2008 - World Economic Outlook "Financial Stress, Downturns, and Recoveries", October 2008   September 18, 2008 - IMF Press Statement: IMF mission concluded visit to Chisinau August 29, 2008 - IMF Working Paper: "Zero Corporate Income Tax in Moldova: Tax Competition and Its Implications for Eastern Europe" August 13, 2008 - IMF Press Statement: IMF TA mission concluded its work on Aug-12   August 7, 2008 - Publication of the Financial System Stability Assessment - Update July 30, 2008 - Capital Market: IMF supports NCFM's AML efforts July 24, 2008 - IMF Press Statement: Workshop on Effective Implementation of Customer Due Diligence Requirements   July 14, 2008 - Publication of the Letter of Intent, Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies, and Technical Memorandum of Understanding (June 30, 2008) July 14, 2008 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board Completes Fourth Review of Moldova's PRGF Arrangement and Approves US$18.6 Million Disbursement July 11, 2008 - IMF Survey: Food and Fuel Spiral -- Policy Response: How Countries Can Cope July 1, 2008 - IMF Press Release: Price Surge Driving Some Countries Close to Tipping Point, IMF Says   June 24, 2008 - Johan Mathisen: Interview to Profit: Comments on inflation   June 9, 2008 - Johan Mathisen: Interview to Business Expert: "It is our opinion that any increase of reserves contributes to taming the inflation"   May 29, 2008 - Johan Mathisen: Interview to Chisinau Observer Weekly: "To lower inflation, one needs to dampen credit growth"   May 23, 2008 - Logos Press: IMF shows a reserved optimism May 20, 2008 - Infotag: Moldova to receive $18 million in the near future    May 20, 2008 - IMF Press Statement: IMF mission concluded visit to Chisinau May 19, 2008 - Statement from John Lipsky: Commodity Prices and Global Inflation May 8, 2008 - Moldpres: Moldovan government to strengthen cooperation with IMF    May 6, 2008 - IMF Press Statement: IMF mission will work in Chisinau during May 7-21 April 30, 2008 - Op-Ed: Nikoloz Gigineishvili and Johan Mathisen "Inflation in Moldova" April 29, 2008 - IMF Country Report: Republic of Moldova: 2007 Article IV Consultation and Third Review Under the 3-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility - Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Public Information Notice and Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Moldova April 29, 2008 - IMF Country Report: Republic of Moldova: Statistical Appendix April 29, 2008 - IMF Country Report: Republic of Moldova: Selected Issues April 29, 2008 - IMF Country Report: Republic of Moldova: Joint Staff Advisory Note of the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper April 29, 2008 - IMF Country Report: Republic of Moldova: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper - National Development Strategy Report for 2008-2011 April 21, 2007 - IMF Press Release: IMF Regional Economic Outlook for Europe Sees Slower Growth; Explores Challenges Policymakers Face in Seeking to Limit the Impact of Financial Turbulence   April 10, 2007 - Global Financial Stability Report "Containing Systemic Risks and Restoring Financial Soundness", April 2008   April 10, 2007 - World Economic Outlook "Housing and the Business Cycle", April 2008   March 20, 2008 - Publication of the Public Information Notice: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2007 Article IV Consultation with the Republic of Moldova    March 19, 2008 - Johan Mathisen: Presentation at the Economic Press Club March 19, 2008 - Op-Ed: Johan Mathisen "Moldova’s Labor Market: Prospects Improving?" March 19, 2008 - Government of Moldova's Press Release: Prime Minister Vasile Tarlev met with Johan Mathisen, IMF Resident Representative   March 17, 2008 - Johan Mathisen: Interview to Business Expert: Assessment of latest developments on the foreign exchange market   March 14, 2008 - Publication of the Letter of Intent, Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies, and Technical Memorandum of Understanding (February 19, 2008)    March 13, 2008 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board Completes Third Review Under the PRGF Arrangement with Moldova and Approves US$18.6 Million Disbursement March 12, 2008 - IMF Survey: IMF Urges Action to Strengthen Global Financial System March 12, 2008 - Capital Market: Johan Mathisen: "Leu still has room for real appreciation against the dollar" February 20, 2008 - Vienna Economic Forum - Moldova Meeting: J. Mathisen's presentation February 13, 2008 - IMF Press Statement: IMF TA mission concluded its work on Feb-8 February 6, 2008 - Op-Ed: Michael Deppler "Europe’s Emerging Markets: Hot Spots, or Not?" January 28, 2008 - IMF Press Statement: IMF TA mission concluded its work on Jan-25 January 24, 2008 - IMF Survey: New Way to Visualize IMF Data January 11, 2008 - Johan Mathisen: Interview to Business Expert: Moldova has the required potential for attracting investments in all sectors of the economy    January 9, 2008 - Moldova - 2007 Article IV Consultation, Concluding Statement of the IMF Mission December 21, 2007  - Info-Prim Neo: IMF does not regard Moldova as a country that depends on remittances anymore December 20, 2007 - IMF Press Statement: A mission from the IMF's European Department, headed by Graeme Justice visited Chisinau during December 5-21, 2007   December 13, 2007 - M. Piatkowski: presentation of the paper "Zero Corporate Income Tax in Moldova: Tax Competition and Its Implications for Eastern Europe"  December 12, 2007 - International seminar held at the NBM: "Monetary transmission and inflation modeling seminar in Moldova"  November 21, 2007 - Capital Market: Economic situation in Moldova is much better than projected, says IMF Resident Representative November 14, 2007 - World Economic Outlook "Globalization and Inequality", October 2007   November 7, 2007 - Capital Market: "NBM's decapitalization: true or false" November 5, 2007 - IMF publication: Public Investment and Public-Private Partnerships  October 26, 2007 - IMF Survey: Strauss-Kahn to press ahead on IMF reform October 16, 2007 - IMF Press Statement: Joint IMF/World Bank FSAP mission concluded its work on October 12 October 12, 2007 - IMF Press Statement: IMF TA mission concluded its work on October 11 October 11, 2007 - New IMF Blog: Public Financial Management blog of the Fiscal Affairs Department. Details September 21, 2007 - Logos Press: "NBM intends to keep inflation under 10 percent", interview with V. Cibotaru, NBM's First Vicegovernor October 3, 2007 - Launch of new multilingual websites at IMF.ORG - Russian language site added. Details October 2, 2007 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board Selects Dominique Strauss-Kahn as IMF Managing Director September 28, 2007 - Pro TV: IMF is preoccupied with the level of inflation in Moldova (video) September 27, 2007 - IMF Press Statement: A mission from the IMF's European Department, headed by Graeme Justice visited Chisinau during September 20-27, 2007   September 27, 2007 - IMF Press Statement: IMF TA mission concluded its work on Sep-26 September 27, 2007 - IMF Press Statement: IMF TA mission concluded its work on Sep-25 September 24, 2007 - IMF Civil Society Newsletter - August 2007 September 21, 2007 - Logos Press: "Financial security of growth" September 14, 2007 - Infotag (weekly finance): Johan Mathisen: Moldova's outlook for further cooperation with the IMF is good September 14, 2007  - Info-Prim Neo: IMF still concerned about inflation in Moldova September 14, 2007 - IMF Country Report: Republic of Moldova: Second Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility and Request for Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criterion - Staff Report; Staff Statement; Staff Supplement; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Moldova September 12, 2007 - Government of Moldova's Press Release: New head of International Monetary Fund's mission to visit Chisinau    July 22, 2007 - IMF Press Statement: 63 years ago, on July 22, 1944, the IMF Articles of Agreement were formulated at the International Monetary and Financial Conference in Bretton Woods July 20, 2007 - Publication of the Letter of Intent, Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies, and Technical Memorandum of Understanding (June 25, 2007)    July 13, 2007 - Government of Moldova's Press Release: Moldovan premier participates in videoconference with International Monetary Fund's chief negotiator for Moldova    July 13, 2007 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board Completes Second Review of Moldova's PRGF Arrangement and Approves US$33.1 Million Disbursement    July 13, 2007 - IMF Press Statement: New IMF Mission Chief for Moldova July 12, 2007 - General Mayor of Chisinau, Dorin Chirtoacă, received Johan Mathisen, IMF Resident Representative in Moldova June 29, 2007 - IMF Press Release: IMF Managing Director Rodrigo de Rato to leave following the 2007 Annual Meetings    June 15, 2007 - IMF Press Statement: IMF TA mission concludes its work on June 15 June 14, 2007 - IMF Press Statement: IMF TA mission concludes its work on June 14 May 30, 2007 - Concluding Statement of the IMF Mission on Euro-Area Policies, in the Context of the 2007 Article IV Consultation Discussions with the Euro-Area Countries May 11, 2007 - Logos Press: "Winners are not tried" May 9, 2007 - Thomas Richardson: Interview to Basa-Press: President's initiatives will be effective only if complemented by other broader reforms   May 9, 2007 - BBC: IMF concerned about tax amnesty suggested by the Government May 9, 2007 - Eco: The IMF and Chisinau authorities share different opinions on the increase of salaries in public sector May 9, 2007 - Moldova Suverana: Preliminary agreement on the new Memorandum with IMF May 8, 2007 - IMF Press Statement: A mission from the IMF's European Department, headed by Thomas Richardson, visited Chisinau during April 25-May 8, 2007   May 2, 2007 - Newsclip: President Voronin awarded 'Civic Merit' medal to an IMF Director April 25, 2007 - World Economic Outlook "Spillovers and Cycles in the Global Economy", April 2007   April 19, 2007 - Johan Mathisen: Interview to Chisinau Observer Weekly: "Taxpayers must become the state's clients - they must be valued and cared for" April 13, 2007 - Johan Mathisen: Interview to Basa-Press: If program goals are intact the IMF will continue to finance Moldova   April 12, 2007 - IMF Press Statement: A mission from the IMF's European Department, headed by Thomas Richardson, will work in Chisinau from  April 25, to May 8, 2007   April 3, 2007 - IMF Press Statement: IMF technical assistance mission on tax policy and administration   March 2006 - Profit Magazine (Banks & Finance): Fear has big eyes, or optimism about GDP in 2007 March 2, 2007 - Logos Press: "Encouraging projections" March 1, 2007 - Thomas Richardson, presentation to Parliamentarians: "Moldova and the IMF: Evolution of a Partnership" February 28, 2007 - IMF Press Statement: ...The IMF mission took stock of the work of the government and NBM in meeting commitments under the PRGF-supported program   February 9, 2007 - Johan Mathisen: Interview to Logos Press Weekly "Hierarchy of Priorities" February 7, 2007 - IMF Press Statement: A mission from the IMF's European Department, headed by Mr. Thomas Richardson, will work in Chisinau during February 21-28, 2007   February 7, 2007 - IMF Country Report released: Republic of Moldova: First Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility and Requests for Waiver of Performance Criterion and Augmentation of Access - Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Moldova February 7, 2007 - Publication of the Letter of Intent, Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies for 2007, and Technical Memorandum of Understanding    December 21, 2006 - Basa-Press: Second disbursement of the IMF loan in the amount of US$48.1 million was transferred to the account of the National Bank of Moldova December 15, 2006 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board completes first review under PRGF arrangement for Moldova and approves augmentation of access and US$48.2 million disbursement    December 15, 2006 - IMF Press Statement: IMF's Executive Board approves increase of loan for Moldova under PRGF and US$ 48.2 million disbursement   December 13, 2006 - Donors' Conference for Moldova: Statement by the Staff of the IMF - Brussels, December 12, 2006 December 13, 2006 - Conclusions of the Donors Consultative Group on Moldova - Brussels, December 12, 2006   November 29, 2006 - IMF Civil Society Newsletter - November 2006 November 24, 2006 - Profit Magazine (Banks & Finance): IMF has inspected Moldova: How they see us, or the $45 million increase October 26, 2006 - Thomas Richardson: Interview to Chisinau Observer Weekly: "There is no such thing as free lunch" October 26, 2006 - Flux Newspaper: IMF is concerned with the rising inflation in Moldova   October 25, 2006 - Joint Press Statement of the IMF office and the Government of Moldova   October 22, 2006 - Thomas Richardson: Statement for Moldova-1 TV: The IMF like the rest of the international community is ready to help Moldova to deal with the difficulties it faces   October 11, 2006 - Government's Press Service: Report on  Prime Minister's meeting with the IMF mission    October 6, 2006 - IMF Press Statement: A mission from the IMF's European Department, headed by Mr. Thomas Richardson, will work in Chisinau during October 11-25 September 29, 2006 - Profit Magazine (Banks & Finance): IMF-Republic of Moldova: Who Needs Whom Most? September 27, 2006 - Johan Mathisen: Interview to Capital Market Weekly September 27, 2006 - IMF Press Statement: IMF TA mission concludes its work on Sep-29 September 21, 2006 - Johan Mathisen: Interview to Chisinau Observer Weekly: "Looking ahead, we remain optimists" September 20, 2006 - IMF Survey: Singapore smiles as meetings get under way September 20, 2006 - IMF Survey: IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings: Spotlight on IMF reform and globalization in Singapore September 20, 2006 - IMF Factsheet: The 2006 Annual Meetings September 19, 2006 - World Economic Outlook "Financial Systems and Economic Cycles", September 2006   September 19, 2006 - Global Financial Stability Report Market Developments and Issues, September 2006 August 30, 2006 - IMF Civil Society Newsletter - August 2006 (incl. J. Mathisen's letter about the PRSP process starting to take hold in Moldova) August 25, 2006 - IMF Press Statement: IMF TA mission concludes its work on August 25 August 4, 2006 - IMF Press Statement: IMF technical assistance mission on AML/CFT issues July 31, 2006 - Renewing the IMF's Commitment to Low-Income Countries, Speech by Rodrigo de Rato, IMF Managing Director July 21, 2006 - IMF Press Statement: IMF technical assistance mission on tax administration July 21, 2006 - IMF Press Statement: IMF staff visit (July 12-21) June 21, 2006 - IMF Press Statement: IMF FAD mission concludes its work on June 21 June 15, 2006 - IMF Civil Society Newsletter - May 2006 May 27, 2006 - IMF Country Report released: Republic of Moldova: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Annual Evaluation Report 2005 - Joint Staff Advisory Note May 27, 2006 - IMF Country Report released: Republic of Moldova: Poverty Reduction Strategy Annual Evaluation Report 2005 May 27, 2006 - IMF Country Report released: Republic of Moldova: Statistical Appendix May 26, 2006 - IMF Country Report released: Republic of Moldova: 2006 Article IV Consultation and Request for a Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility - Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice and Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Moldova May 19, 2006 - Government's Press Service, Moldpres, Info-Prim Neo: Reports about the press conference    May 19, 2006 - MEFP published. Press conference: The Government of Moldova and the IMF have agreed to jointly publish the MEFP...    May 19, 2006 - Johan Mathisen: Interview to Logos Press Weekly: "No God, No Tsar, No Hero…" May 17, 2006 - IMF Public Information Notice: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2006 Article IV Consultation with the Republic of Moldova May 17, 2006 - Infotag: Zinaida Grecianii: Relations with IMF and WB will be good provided reforms are efficient     May 15, 2006 - Infomarket.md: Moldova has received the first tranche of the IMF's preferential credit in the amount of $17 million within the new financing program May 13, 2006 - Factsheet update: Moldova and the IMF      May 12, 2006 - Paris Club Press Release: The Paris Club and Moldova agree to a debt restructuring     May 5, 2006 - IMF Press Release: IMF approves US$118.2 million arrangement under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility with Moldova    May 5, 2006 - IMF Press Statement: IMF's Executive Board approves US$118.2 million PGRF agreement with Moldova   May 4, 2006 - IMF Press Release: BIS, IMF, the OECD and the World Bank Launch Joint External Debt Web Site   May 3, 2006 - Joint IMF & NBS Press Statement: Republic of Moldova joins world's top third in provision of advanced economic information   May 3, 2006 - IMF Press Release: Republic of Moldova Subscribes to the IMF Special Data Dissemination Standard   May 2, 2006 - World Economic Outlook "Globalization and Inflation", April 2006   April 7, 2006 - Moldpres: Jeroen Kremers: Moldova's cooperation programme with IMF likely to be approved in May   March 23, 2006 - Johan Mathisen: Interview to Radio Free Europe and Basa-Press: This is the time to take full advantage of the good will of donors and authorities' commitment to implement reforms... March 17, 2006 - IMF Survey, vol. 35, no. 3: Building a better future at home: remittances in Moldova   March 16, 2006 - IMF in Focus: Organization and Finances - Running the IMF - Romanian translation added   March 14, 2006 - IMF Civil Society Newsletter - February 2006 March 13, 2006 - International Monetary Fund: Moldova - Report on Observance of Standards and Codes - Data Module, Response by the Authorities, and Detailed Assessments Using the DQAF   March 10, 2006 - Factsheet: IMF Surveillance - Romanian translation added    February 24, 2006 - Anne O. Krueger: Evolution not Revolution: The Changing Role of the IMF in the Global Economy February 10, 2006 - IMF Press Statement: An IMF mission headed by Thomas Richardson visited Chisinau during February 1-10, 2006 to conclude Article IV discussions and continue discussions on policies for a macroeconomic program that can be supported by PRGF...   February 3, 2006 - Johan Mathisen: Interview to Logos Press Weekly: Foreign exchange lending: arguments for and against it January 27, 2006 - Johan Mathisen: Interview to Logos Press Weekly: Having agreed on the main points, we can start arguing December 19, 2005 - International Monetary Fund: Moldova - 2005 Article IV Consultation, Concluding Statement of the Mission   December 16, 2005 - Moldpres: New IMF mission to come to Chisinau to complete negotiations on financing programme for Moldova   November 29, 2005 - IMF Press Statement: An IMF mission, headed by Mr. Thomas Richardson, will work in Chisinau from Dec-1 to Dec-16, 2005...     November 29, 2005 - Johan Mathisen - new IMF Resident Representative in Moldova November 7, 2005 - IMF Civil Society Newsletter - November 2005 October 21, 2005 - Basa-Press: IMF mission is cautiously optimistic about starting a new programme for Moldova October 6, 2005 - Moldpres: International Monetary Fund's mission to visit Moldova on 13-20 October   October 5, 2005 - Edgardo Ruggiero: Interview to Radio Free Europe and  Reporter.md: "Moldova is growing and its changing under our own eyes..."     September 9, 2005 - Infomarket.md: Comment: Moldova's external trade balance - will the deficit rise, or does the Moldovan economy have the "Dutch Disease"? August 29, 2005 - IMF Civil Society Newsletter - August 2005 July 20, 2005 - Reporter.md: First comprehensive migration and remittances study was launched in Chisinau July 7, 2005  - Chisinau Observer: Came, saw, assessed...   July 1, 2005 - Infotag: Thomas Richardson: IMF may resume talks with Moldova in Q4    May 30, 2005 - IMF Civil Society Newsletter - May 2005 May 27, 2005 - Logos Press: New IMF Mission Chief to Moldova May 25, 2005 - Edgardo Ruggiero: Interview to "ECO" Weekly Newspaper   May 20, 2005 - Reporter.md: IMF waits for achievements from the Moldovan government April 19, 2005 - Anne O. Krueger: Trade Policy and the Strategy for Global Insertion February 25, 2005 - IMF Civil Society Newsletter - February 2005 February 23, 2005 - IMF Country Report released: Republic of Moldova: Financial System Stability Assessment (including ROSCs on Monetary and Financial Policy Transparency, and on Banking Supervision)      February 17, 2005 - IMF Country Report released: Republic of Moldova: Selected Issues February 17, 2005 - IMF Country Report released: Republic of Moldova: Statistical Appendix February 17, 2005 - IMF Country Report released: Republic of Moldova: 2004 Article IV Consultation-- Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Moldova February 17, 2005 - IMF Public Information Notice: IMF concludes 2004 Article IV consultation with the Republic of Moldova     February 10, 2005 - Basa-Press: IMF Directors appreciate Moldovan growth, but advise Chisinau to speed up reforms January 17, 2005 - IMF Press Release: IMF Managing Director Rodrigo de Rato welcomes UN Millennium Project's report on achieving Millennium Development Goals   January 5, 2005 - IMF Press Release: Statement by IMF Managing Director Rodrigo de Rato ahead of Jakarta meeting on Asia tsunami disaster   January 5, 2005 - Edgardo Ruggiero: Interview to "ECO" Weekly Newspaper   December 20, 2004 - IMF Country Report released: Republic of Moldova:  Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes - Fiscal Transparency Module   December 8, 2004 - IMF Country Report released: Republic of Moldova: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper December 8, 2004 - IMF Country Report released: Republic of Moldova: Joint Staff Advisory Note of the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper   December 1, 2004 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board reviews the Republic of Moldova's Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper and Joint IMF-World Bank Staff Advisory Note November 22, 2004 - IMF Civil Society Newsletter - November 2004 November 12, 2004 - Edgardo Ruggiero: Interview to Reporter.md: "A priority would be to accelerate reforms..."     November 5, 2004 - Logos Press: IMF mission visited Moldova    November 3, 2004 - Basa-Press: IMF mission chief says Moldovan government registers some progress, but reforms are still slow October 29, 2004 - Project Syndicate: Rodrigo de Rato: Building on the global recovery October 26, 2004 - Azi.md - Economic comment: Renewal of external financing is not under discussion. Yet October 18, 2004 - Edgardo Ruggiero: IMF press conference on the occasion of Article IV Mission arrival: Full transcript September 8, 2004 - IMF Civil Society Newsletter - August 2004 June 7, 2004 - IMF Civil Society Newsletter - May 2004 May 21, 2004 - Saptamina: Ignacio Ibarra about Rodrigo Rato, the new IMF Managing Director May 18, 2004 - Anne O. Krueger: Willful ignorance: the struggle to convince the free trade skeptics May 18, 2004 - Anne O. Krueger: Address to the World Trade Organization General Council May 4, 2004 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board Selects Rodrigo Rato as IMF Managing Director March 27, 2004 - Moldavskie Vedomosti:  "IMF continues not to give money to Moldova"   March 26, 2004 - Logos Press/Interlic: IMF doesn't like Moldova's business environment   March 25, 2004 - Infomarket.md - Marta Castello Branco: "The ball is in Moldova's government court" March 24, 2004 - Reporter.md: IMF remarks problems with the implementation of policies in the Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy March 16, 2004 - Basa-Press: IMF Resident Representative says EGPRSP is rather good, the Fund expects practical actions... February 20, 2004 - IMF Civil Society Newsletter - February 2004 February 19, 2004 - IMF Country Report released: Republic of Moldova: Statistical Appendix February 19, 2004 - IMF Country Report released: Republic of Moldova: 2003 Article IV Consultation--Staff Report; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion February 3, 2004 - IMF Public Information Notice: IMF concludes 2003 Article IV consultation with the Republic of Moldova     December 24, 2003 - Edgardo Ruggiero: Interview to Reporter.md: "The resumption of financing is dependant on the economic program that will be prepared by the Moldovan Government" December 24, 2003 - Edgardo Ruggiero: Interview to Basa-Press: "In 2004 we hope to build on the basis of what we have learned in 2003 and 2002" December 12, 2003 - We can trade up to a better world - A Commentary by Horst Köhler, Managing Director, IMF and James Wolfensohn, President, The World Bank Group November 14, 2003 - Logos Press: IMF stands ready to discuss the new program   November 13, 2003  - Chisinau Observer: IMF ready to give more freedom of action to Moldova November 11, 2003 - Basa-Press: IMF mission head avoids forecasts over beginning of negotiations on new financing program of Moldova, saying everything depends on government... November 7, 2003 - IMF Civil Society Newsletter - November 2003 October 27, 2003 - Basa-Press: Negotiations over a new programme for Moldova may begin in early 2004 under the most optimistic scenario - Edgardo Ruggiero... October 24, 2003 - Edgardo Ruggiero: Interview to Saptamina: "There are not so many examples in the world, where governments decide on who and where should invest" October 22, 2003 - Edgardo Ruggiero: Interview to Reporter.md: "The most important thing for investments growth is to have a favorable business environment" October 17, 2003 - Basa-Press: IMF mission to arrive in Chisinau on October 28 to assess economic performance... September 21, 2003 - Edgardo Ruggiero: Interview to Pro TV: "The key is to develop sound economic policies" September 10, 2003 - Edgardo Ruggiero: Interview to Infotag: "External lending may be resumed in Q2 2004, at best" September 9, 2003 - Edgardo Ruggiero: Interview to Basa-Press: "If everything goes fast, new financing programme for Moldova could be approved in the first half of 2004" September 9, 2003 - IMF Press Release: WTO Ministerial Meeting: Declaration by the Heads of the IMF, OECD and World Bank September 5, 2003 - IMF Civil Society Newsletter - August 2003 July 31, 2003 - IMF Press Release: IMF Managing Director Horst Köhler announces changes in organization of IMF area departments   July 30, 2003  - AP Flux: The IMF stopped financing for the Republic of Moldova because the government did not fulfill its commitments...   July 30, 2003 - Basa-Press: Moldova not persuading IMF to release new tranche in September... July 30, 2003 - Infotag: Press conference of the IMF Resident Representative Edgardo Ruggiero: Moldova will not get IMF credit in 2003. Moldova unable to apply to Paris Club for debt restructuring   July 14, 2003 - Edgardo Ruggiero: Interview to Infomarket.md - Moldova has to undertake four more steps in order to unlock external financing June 27, 2003 - Jeroen J. M. Kremers: Interview to Moldpres News Agency: Moldova has important economic assets that should be fully exploited    June 27, 2003 - Logos Press: Jeroen J. M. Kremers - In order to establish an efficient market economy in Moldova, focused work is needed   June 19, 2003 - Interlic: Moldova may receive the next $15m tranche from IMF in September 2003... June 19, 2003  - AP Flux: The government must fulfill, till July 21st, a series of requirements to obtain financing from IMF   June 19, 2003  - "Chisinau Observer" Weekly Newspaper: Moldova has last chance to get IMF credit June 19, 2003 - Infotag: IMF may resume lending in September... June 19, 2003 - Basa-Press: IMF mission, Moldovan government reached preliminary agreement, some problems not resolved yet... June 19, 2003 - Reporter.md: Mission reached a preliminary agreement with the government, but there are still many issues to be resolved... June 6, 2003 - Infomarket.md: Edgardo Ruggiero: "Visit of the IMF mission is a chance of success, but it does not guarantee the success" June 5, 2003 - Reporter.md: Practically none of the prior actions agreed with the IMF were met in full... June 5, 2003  - AP Flux: Edgardo Ruggiero: "It will be intricate for the Republic of Moldova to survive without external financing"   June 5, 2003  - "Chisinau Observer" Weekly Newspaper: “Very interesting discussions” in the framework of cooperation with the IMF June 4, 2003 - Interlic: The IMF considers the new bill on the pre-shipment inspection as acceptable... And disagrees with the government that the transition from judets to rayons would lead to a reduction in expenditures...   June 4, 2003 - Basa-Press: Government makes some progress in actions agreed with IMF, but there is still much to do - says Ruggiero... May 28, 2003 - IMF communiqué: Common criticisms of the IMF - questions and answers May 17, 2003 - Edgardo Ruggiero: Interview to Radio Free Europe and Basa-Press: "We need to look at expenditures in future years" May 6, 2003 - IMF Civil Society Newsletter - April 2003 April 3, 2003 - IMF Civil Society Newsletter, Special Edition - March 2003 March 26, 2003 - Infotag: IMF mission not ruling out chance for Moldova to receive $25 million in June March 26, 2003 - Basa-Press: Moldova failing to meet preliminary actions previously agreed with IMF, mission says... March 20, 2003 - Interlic: In order to receive the next tranches Moldova has to fulfill all the IMF conditions...   March 14, 2003 - Logos Press: E. Ruggiero - The International Monetary Fund has some questions for the government...   March 14, 2003 - IMF communiqué: Poverty and Social Impact Analysis website launched   March 12, 2003 - Basa-Press: IMF to study resumption of financial assistance for Moldova in June... March 3, 2003 - Basa-Press: IMF mission expected in Chisinau on March 13... February 28, 2003 - Basa-Press: IMF Resident Representative says further assistance depends on terms and content of future law on pre-shipment inspection... February 27, 2003  - AP Flux: IMF had informed the government from Chisinau about its position regarding legalization of pre-shipment inspection...   February 20, 2003 - Information about Moldova and General Data Dissemination System (GDDS) February 19, 2003 - Infotag: IMF to continue to work with Moldova January 27, 2003  - John Odling-Smee: Interview to Basa-Press News Agency: Creditors will condition support for the poorest CIS countries with continuation of reforms...   January 24, 2003 - Basa-Press: Lucerne conference on CIS-7 initiative calls for more assistance from donors...   January 24, 2003 - IMF Civil Society Newsletter - January 2003 January 23, 2003  - Edgardo Ruggiero: Interview to "Chisinau Observer" Weekly Newspaper: Mission to Moldova will discuss conditions upon its arrival... January 22, 2003 - IMF Press Statement: Lucerne Conference on the CIS-7 Initiative January 17, 2003  - Edgardo Ruggiero: Interview to Info-Prim News Agency: IMF postponed by few months the examination of the issue related to the next PRGF tranche... January 10, 2003  - Edgardo Ruggiero: Interview to Basa-Press News Agency: New IMF mission to visit Chisinau not earlier than in February... December 19, 2002 - Basa-Press: IMF will continue supporting Moldova, if Chisinau continues reforms - IMF officials... December 16, 2002 - IMF Press Statement: CIS-7 Poverty Reduction Strategy Forum Sees New Opportunity to Reduce Poverty November 30, 2002 - Basa-Press: Moldova likely to receive ordinary tranche of IMF credit not earlier than in January... November 28, 2002 - IMF: A Quarterly Newsletter for Civil Society - Fall 2002 November 15, 2002 - Logos Press: H. Köhler - Restoring Confidence to the Global Economy October 30, 2002 - Interlic: Moldova must execute three conditions for getting next tranches of credit from IMF...   October 30, 2002 - Basa-Press: IMF will support Moldova's talks with Paris Club for foreign debts restructuring, premier Tarlev says... October 30, 2002 - Infotag: IMF mission makes more precise forecast of GDP and indictors in Moldova... October 30, 2002 - Infomarket: Why does Moldova need credits of the IMF... October 22, 2002 - Basa-Press: IMF mission on assessment visit to Chisinau... October 16, 2002 - Interlic: IMF evaluation mission to work in Moldova starting October 22... October 8, 2002 - Edgardo Ruggiero: Interview to Infotag News Agency: IMF ready to hear Moldova's proposals on pre-shipment inspection issue September 18, 2002 - AP Flux: IMF pleads against the decrease of taxes and cancellation of PSI... Paris club debt restructuring... Few credits in 2003... September 18, 2002 - Infomarket: Financial situation in Moldova is not much worse than in other countries... IMF is against drastic reduction of taxes... GDP growth in 2002 ... September 18, 2002 - Interlic: IMF is against abolition of the PSI... Big FDI inflow into Moldova requires attractive business climate... September 16, 2002 - Basa-Press: Chisinau government has to work hard to ensure legislative stability and fight against corruption – IMF official... September 16, 2002 - Basa-Press: Moldova must continue preshipment inspection program - IMF official... September 10, 2002 - Edgardo Ruggiero: Interview to Basa-Press News Agency: I have been pleasantly surprised by both Chisinau and its people... September 5, 2002 - IMF Press Statement: A team of the IMF will visit Chisinau during September 10-18. It will be led by Marta Castello-Branco... August 27, 2002 - IMF Country Report released: Republic of Moldova: 2002 Article IV Consultation, First Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility and Request for Waiver of Performance Criteria--Staff Report August 27, 2002 - IMF Public Information Notice: IMF concludes 2002 Article IV consultation with Moldova    July 27, 2002 - Basa-Press: Third tranche of IMF credit available in the National Bank's account...    July 17, 2002 - Supplement to the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies of the Government and National Bank of Moldova was posted on IMF's web site    July 17, 2002 - Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper for Moldova was posted on IMF's web site July 11, 2002 - Basa-Press: IMF approves new disbursement for Moldova under PRGF arrangement...    July 10, 2002 - IMF Press Statement: IMF Completes First Review of Moldova's PRGF-Supported Program, Approves US$12 Million Disbursement July 9, 2002 - Basa-Press: New IMF Resident Representative takes office in Moldova...   July 7, 2002 - IMF Civil Society Newsletter - June 2002 May 22, 2002 - Moldpres: IMF added certain conditions on resumption of Moldova's foreign financing...    May 22, 2002 - Basa-Press: Moldova has to fulfill several pre-conditions before meeting of IMF managerial board...    May 8, 2002 - IMF Press Statement: An IMF mission will visit Chisinau May 14-21, led by Marta Castello-Branco, the new IMF mission chief for Moldova... April 8, 2002 - IMF Civil Society Newsletter - March 2002 March 7, 2002 - IMF Press Statement: Conclusion of IMF mission to Moldova, February 26 to March 7, 2002    March 2, 2002 - Basa-Press: Moldovan authorities meet new IMF mission with unprepared homework...    February 28, 2002 - Hassan Al-Atrash: Interview to Infotag News Agency: I am optimistic about Moldova's prospects, says former head of IMF's mission. But optimistic in long-term    February 28, 2002 - Hassan Al-Atrash: Interview to "Observator Economic" Magazine: I'm leaving Moldova more pessimistic than when I came here   February 28, 2002 - Hassan Al-Atrash: Interview to "Chisinau Observer" Weekly Newspaper: Moldova's uphill financial balancing act    February 28, 2002 - Basa-Press: Al-Atrash: Moldovan-Russian gas agreement compromised IMF assistance for Tarlev's government...    February 26, 2002 - Basa-Press: IMF will name no successor to outgoing Resident Representative to Moldova for time being...    February 22, 2002 - Moldpres: IMF to resume negotiations with Moldovan cabinet next week...   February 14, 2002 - Basa-Press: IMF considers that the resignation of Mihai Manoli is a major loss...    February 14, 2002 - Basa-Press: Problems when inspecting goods prior to delivery must be settled between government and SGS...   February 13, 2002 - Basa-Press: Hassan Al-Atrash rejects accusations that IMF is imposing political conditions to de-block financing...    February 7, 2002 - Basa-Press: Moldova will lose chance to restructure foreign debts, if it fails to honor international commitments, IMF official warns...    February 6, 2002 - Basa-Press: IMF decision on assistance for Moldova will be announced not earlier than April...   February 6, 2002 - Infomarket.md: Press conference at the IMF office   January 18, 2002 - IMF and WB Press Statement: Toward faster poverty reduction December 22, 2001 - Basa-Press: Chisinau to urgently present interpretation of Moldovan-Russian gas supply agreement to IMF...    December 21, 2001 - Basa-Press: IMF mission ends three-day visit in Moldova...   December 21, 2001 - AP Flux: IMF experts and those of Moldova treat differently the Moldovan-Russian agreement regarding the delivery of natural gas...    December 21, 2001 - Infotag:  IMF mission dislikes gas supply terms... December 17, 2001 - Basa-Press: IMF mission due in Chisinau on December 18 to clarify objections towards Moldovan leadership...   December 13, 2001 - Reuters: Moldova raises doubts over foreign debt payments...   December 12, 2001 - Reuters: Moldova faces delay on IMF loan decision...   December 12, 2001 - Infotag:  IMF concerned about some provisions in gas agreement with Russia... December 11, 2001 - Basa-Press: Chisinau loses chance to obtain financing from IMF this year...   November 20, 2001 - Infotag:  Moldova close to preferential lending resumption as never before... November 15, 2001 - Hassan Al-Atrash: Interview to Infotag News Agency Moldova stands to get $5 million, IMF representative says... November 14, 2001 - Basa-Press: Resumption of international financing is government's strategic objective, says Premier Tarlev...   November 12, 2001 - Basa-Press: Government trying to repair holes in relations with IMF...   November 6, 2001 - Basa-Press: President Voronin says Moldova will fulfill all conditions of IMF "these days"...   November 5, 2001 - Infotag:  IMF presumes Moldova has not yet lost chances to get $40 million by end of the year..., but World Bank believes Moldova may count on maximum $5 million...   November 5, 2001 - Basa-Press: Moldova registers progress in implementation of the supplement to memorandum, says IMF Resident Representative...   October 29, 2001 - Infotag:  Moldova approaches traditional default season...   October 23, 2001 - Infotag:  Interview with Leonid Talmaci: IMF and NBM think along similar lines...   October 19, 2001 - Infotag:  World Bank may consider SAC-III possibility only after IMF resumes lending...    October 15, 2001 - Basa-Press: Moldova losing chances to receive international assistance this year, finance minister warns...   October 9, 2001 - Basa-Press: Moldova may remain cut off international assistance this year...   September 14, 2001 - Hassan Al-Atrash: Interview to "Infomarket.md" News Agency The possible postponement of the Annual Meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank should in no way impact the resumption of IMF lending to Moldova...   September 10, 2001 - Infotag:  IMF mission rectifies draft of Moldova's 2002 budget...   September 6, 2001 - Basa-Press: 2002 draft budget may be modified after consultations with IMF, finance minister says...   September 4, 2001 - "Infomarket.md" News Agency comment: The supplement to the memorandum with IMF - everything works according to the plan. But whose plan is that? August 29, 2001 - Moldpres: IMF mission to assess draft of state budget of Moldova for 2002...   August 21, 2001 - AP Flux: An IMF mission will examine, in Chisinau, the budget law draft for the year 2002...   August 14, 2001 - Basa-Press: Government optimistic of resumption of international financial assistance, even if IMF's decision will be announced in two months...   August 9, 2001 - Basa-Press: Moldova gains chances to reschedule debts that mature next year...   August 9, 2001 - "Infomarket.md" News Agency comment: IMF promises money. But not earlier than in autumn August 8, 2001 - Infotag:  IMF mission satisfied with new government's performance, and says lending may be resumed this year...   August 8, 2001 - Basa-Press: IMF mission agrees on resumption of assistance for Moldova...   August 8, 2001 - Reuters: IMF agrees deal to restore funding to Moldova...   August 2, 2001 - Basa-Press: Premier Tarlev: bureaucratic hurdles, not our unwillingness delayed adoption of laws demanded by IMF...   August 1, 2001 - Moldpres: Government is determined to implement clauses of memorandum signed with IMF...   July 31, 2001 - Infotag:  Moldovan President says: Moldova fulfils all conditions for resumption of IMF lending...   July 31, 2001 - Moldpres: Results of negotiations with IMF mission to be favorable for Moldova, Moldovan President says...   July 30, 2001 - Infotag:  Borrowing should make Moldova richer, not poorer, President says...   July 30, 2001 - Moldpres: Moldovan President met Richard Haas...   July 28, 2001 - Moldavskie Vedomosti Newspaper:  "To give or not to give?"   July 27, 2001 - Basa-Press: Central Bank's policy corresponds to provisions of Memorandum on Economic and Financial Policies – IMF experts...       July 27, 2001 - Infotag:  Default all but inevitable without IMF funds...   July 26, 2001 - Basa-Press: Government to present changes to memorandum in one week to IMF mission...     July 26, 2001 - Basa-Press: Chisinau speaker, IMF mission chief discuss implementation of memorandum...        July 21, 2001 - Basa-Press: Chisinau is the one to persuade foreign creditors to resume financing, even if creditors have reservations towards communists...     July 19, 2001 - Moldpres: Moldova's future depends on results of negotiations with IMF...   July 19, 2001 - Basa-Press: Chisinau wants re-negotiate memorandum signed with IMF...     July 19, 2001 - Moldpres: Moldovan Premier affirms that government fulfils its commitments from memorandum with IMF...   July 17, 2001 - Moldpres: Dialogue between Moldovan Premier and IMF Resident Representative...   July 16, 2001 - IMF Press Statement: IMF is planning a mission during July 25-August 8, 2001 to conduct the annual consultation review and to assess progress under the IMF-supported program... July 13, 2001 - Ournet.md: Why is the Minister of Finance alarmed?     July 2, 2001 - Moldpres: Dialogue: Moldova - International Monetary Fund...   June 28, 2001 - Moldpres: Moldovan Premier is optimistic about development of Moldova-IMF relations...   June 26, 2001 - Infotag:  Moldova must get itself back on track with IMF by October at the latest, Deputy Prime Minister says...      June 19, 2001 - Reuters: Debt-ridden Communist Moldova seeks IMF cash...   June 16, 2001 - Basa-Press: Chisinau challenges international lenders...     June 4, 2001 - Ournet.md: Will Moldova fall for Bulgarian variant?     June 2, 2001 - Moldavskie Vedomosti Newspaper:  IMF says: "If we were the doctor for Moldova, then the patient did not listen to us"   May 29, 2001 - Basa-Press: Moldova will have to choose between lenders' game rules and default...     May 24, 2001 - Reuters: IMF urges Moldova leadership to take action on debt...   May 22, 2001 - Infotag:  IMF hands in an Aide-Memoire to Moldovan leadership...   May 17, 2001 - Article in "Chisinau Observer" Weekly Newspaper: IMF upset at Communists' plans...   May 16, 2001 - Hassan Al-Atrash: Interview to Infotag News Agency  If the policies of promoted by the new leadership of Moldova are not consistent with the memorandum, it would be difficult for the IMF to resume lending...   May 16, 2001 - Hassan Al-Atrash: Interview to Basa-Press News Agency (continued)  The image of the state seems unfavorable for investments says the IMF Resident Representative... May 15, 2001 - Hassan Al-Atrash: Interview to Reuters - Headline news: Reform or jeopardize funding, IMF warns Moldova   May 12, 2001 - Basa-Press: IMF asks to be a consultant of Moldovan government in issues contradicting the Memorandum...     May 11, 2001 - Moldpres: IMF requests to be consulted by Chisinau cabinet for adoption of decisions on rise in budgetary expenses...   May 11, 2001 - Hassan Al-Atrash: Interview to Basa-Press News Agency  The relations of the Republic of Moldova with IMF are presently at a critical juncture... May 10, 2001 - Basa-Press: IMF welcomes the accession of the Republic of Moldova to WTO...     May 7, 2001 - Russian translation of the IMF Country Report Republic of Moldova: Recent Economic Developments is available   May 2, 2001 - AP Flux: Richard Haas: Revision of the Law on Privatization of wine and tobacco industry enterprises will affect the relations of IMF with the Republic of Moldova...   May 2, 2001 - Basa-Press: Moldova has not fulfilled a part of its memorandum commitments, says Haas...    May 2, 2001 - Interlic: IMF Ready to continue its dialogue with Moldova... April 27, 2001 - Infotag:  IMF stands ready to assist in privatizing Moldtelecom and REDs... April 27, 2001 - Moldpres: Moldovan parliament's speaker meets IMF representative...   April 26, 2001 - Moldpres: Moldovan Premier met Richard Haas...   April 26, 2001 - Basa-Press: IMF makes public 2000 report on Moldova' development...   April 25, 2001 - Basa-Press: Future Moldova-IMF relations depend on findings of present Fund mission to Chisinau...   April 20, 2001 - IMF Press Statement: IMF is planning a mission during April 25-May 2, 2001 to assess progress under the PRGF and to discuss future economic and financial policies with the new President, Parliament, and Government... March 28, 2001 - Moldpres: IMF to assist Moldova in rescheduling of foreign debts...   March 26, 2001 - Moldpres: V. Voronin meets IMF Resident Representative in Moldova...   March 13, 2001 - IMF Public Information Notice: IMF Concludes Article IV Consultation with Moldova   March 12, 2001 - IMF and World Bank Paper: Armenia, Georgia, Kyrgyz Republic, Moldova, and Tajikistan: External Debt and Fiscal Sustainability   February 27, 2001 - Infotag:  IMF disburses $12 million tranche to fight poverty in Moldova... February 24, 2001 - Basa-Press: IMF releases to Economics Ministry recommendations for drafting laws on Free Economic Zones...   February 16, 2001 - Basa-Press: IMF to release second 12-million-dollar tranche in late February...   February 2, 2001 - Basa-Press: New IMF mission due in April to assess Moldova's performance under assumed commitments...   February 2, 2001 - Basa-Press: IMF mission head says Moldova has image of business-unfriendly country...   February 2, 2001 - Basa-Press: IMF will continue crediting the Republic of Moldova...   January 26, 2001 - Basa-Press: Richard Haas: Irrespective who comes to power in Chisinau, IMF will continue supporting Moldova...   January 26, 2001 - Infotag:  L. Talmaci: National Bank fares better than IMF expects...   January 26, 2001 - IMF Country Report Republic of Moldova: Recent Economic Developments is available January 17, 2001 - IMF Press Statement: IMF is planning a mission during January 25-February 5, 2001 to assess performance under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility... January 3, 2001 - Infotag:  IMF and WB resume crediting for Moldova... December 22, 2000 - Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper for Moldova was posted on IMF's web site December 21, 2000 - IMF Press Statement: IMF gives final approval of PRGF loan for Moldova... December 21, 2000 - Basa-Press: IMF Resident Representative in Chisinau gives assessment of Braghis government's performance...   December 16, 2000 - Basa-Press: Approval by IMF of $142 million loan is a decision Moldova has been waiting for a long period, Braghis says...   December 16, 2000 - Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies of the Government and National Bank of Moldova was posted on IMF's web site December 16, 2000 - IMF Press Statement: IMF approves in principle loan of US$142 million for Poverty Reduction and Growth in the Republic of Moldova... December 13, 2000 - Moldpres: IMF makes good ties with Moldova conditional upon reforms'continuation and maintenance of political stability...   December 12, 2000 - Hassan Al-Atrash: Interview to Moldpres News Agency "IMF Board of Directors might probably take a positive decision on resumption of crediting for Moldova..." December 12, 2000 - Hassan Al-Atrash: short interview to "Jurnalul National" newspaper "What is the IMF's forecast for economic growth in the Republic of Moldova in 2001?" December 6, 2000 - Hassan Al-Atrash: Interview to Basa-Press News Agency "Moldova could receive external financial support of 42 million dollars in December..." December 1, 2000 - Basa-Press: Moldova signs three-year memorandum with IMF, awaiting approval...   November 30, 2000 - Infotag: Budget adoption will de-frost external crediting, Finance Minister says...   November 30, 2000 - Infotag: 2001 State Budget adopted in Moldova...   November 24, 2000 - Government of the Republic of Moldova posted on its official web site the draft of Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper for Moldova...   November 10, 2000 - Article from "Infomarket.md" Electronic Magazine: Memorandum with IMF is signed - is everyone pleased?! November 8, 2000 - Infotag: Memorandum to be signed with IMF this month...   November 1, 2000 - Basa-Press: IMF ready to offer Moldova credits to fight poverty under 0.5-percent rate...   October 31, 2000 - Press Statement by the Government of the Republic of Moldova: With regard to the negotiations with the mission of the International Monetary Fund led by Mr. Richard Haas held over the last two weeks in Chisinau...   October 30, 2000 - Basa-Press: Memorandum with IMF could be signed on December 18...   October 30, 2000 - AP Flux: The government has finalized the negotiations with IMF on the new draft memorandum...   October 30, 2000 - Infotag: IMF ready to resume crediting...   October 30, 2000 - Reuters: IMF sees new $150m Moldova loan plan approved in December...   October 23, 2000 - Infotag:  IMF sets tough timing for Parliament... October 19, 2000 - Hassan Al-Atrash: Statement for the "Infomarket.md" Electronic Magazine "We are pleased that Parliament has approved the privatization bill..." October 16, 2000 - Hassan Al-Atrash: Interview to "Reporter.md" Internet Magazine "In Moldova the IMF funds were used properly"   October 14, 2000 - Hassan Al-Atrash: Interview to Basa-Press News Agency "IMF mission could finalize negotiations regarding new three year credit program" October 12, 2000 - IMF Press Statement: An International Monetary Fund mission is expected to visit Chisinau during October 18-30... September 30, 2000 - Basa-Press: October will be decisive for relations between Moldova and IMF, Fund representative say... September 22, 2000 - Logos-Press: "IMF's Globalization" September 16, 2000 - Hassan Al-Atrash: Interview to Basa-Press News Agency "New memorandum will contain older conditions of crediting" September 16, 2000 - Basa-Press:  Approval of a budget with low inflation is one of conditions for resumption of external financing to Moldova... September 15, 2000 - Basa-Press:  IMF representative evaluates the activity of Braghis government... July 26, 2000 - Interlic: IMF to resume funding Moldova before the end of 2000...                       Interlic: IMF giving high Praise to Actions by Moldovan Government... July 26, 2000 - Infotag:  IMF forecasts 5 percent GDP growth for 2001... July 26, 2000 - Basa-Press: IMF, Moldova could sign new credit agreement in October... July 26, 2000 - Reuters: The IMF expects Moldova's GDP to grow by 5% in 2001 after a 7% fall this year...   July 25, 2000 - Basa-Press: New IMF programmes for Moldova to aim at concrete reform results... July 12, 2000 - Basa-Press: IMF mission is coming to Chisinau on Wednesday... July 10, 2000 - IMF Press Statement: An International Monetary Fund mission is expected to visit Chisinau on July 12-26... June 9, 2000 - Hassan Al-Atrash: Interview to "Jurnalul National" Newspaper: "Good governance is vital for growth and economic development" April 25, 2000 - Reuters: Moldovan leader hopes for new IMF programme April 19, 2000 - IMF Press Statement: IMF will not be able to recommend to its Executive Board a resumption of Fund lending... April 17, 2000 - Reuters: Moldova vote puts IMF loans, government in danger April 11, 2000 - Reuters: Moldova passes tight budget, govt hopes for loans January 28, 2000 - Hassan Al-Atrash: Speech at the CISR round table "Burning Issues of the Economic Policy for 2000"   October 8, 1999 - IMF Country Report Republic of Moldova: Recent Economic Developments is available October 7, 1999 - Mark Horton: Interview in FLUX Newspaper "Lack of a national consensus continues to generate many problems and doctrinaire misunderstandings"   August 23, 1999 - IMF Press Statement: IMF concludes Article IV consultation with Moldova...   August 6, 1999 - IMF Press Statement: IMF Executive Board completes fourth review under the Extended Fund Arrangement for Moldova...   July 29, 1999 - Republic of Moldova: Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies for 1999 was posted on IMF's web site   July 8, 1999 - IMF Press Statement: IMF mission to Moldova during July 12-19, 1999...   April 22, 1999 - IMF Press Statement: IMF mission to Moldova during April 28-May 13, 1999...   February 6, 1999 - Mark Horton: Interview to BASA-Press News Agency "Ciubuc's resignation was not anything surprising"   January 16, 1999 - Mark Horton: Interview to BASA-Press News Agency "IMF-Moldova relationships are the best ever"   January 6, 1999 - IMF Press Statement: The Board of Directors of the IMF on January 4, 1999, approved the completion of the third review of Moldova's three-year, Extended Fund Facility program and disbursement of SDR 25 million...   November 10, 1998 - IMF Press Statement: A visiting IMF mission led by Mr. Richard Haas reached provisional agreement on November 10, 1998 with the Government and National Bank of Moldova on a memorandum of economic policies for the remainder of 1998 and the first half of 1999...   October 12, 1998 - Mark Horton: Interview to BASA-Press News Agency “Major problem of Moldova's energy sector is improvement of its administration”   September 26, 1998 - Mark Horton: Interview to BASA-Press News Agency "Expo-Business-Chisinau is a load for Мoldova's budget"   August 6, 1998 - IMF Country Report Republic of Moldova: Recent Economic Developments is available June 2, 1998 - IMF Press Statement: IMF Mission to visit Chisinau during June 4-18, 1998...   May 27, 1998 - IMF Press Statement: IMF concludes Article IV consultation with Moldova...   May 4, 1998 - IMF Press Statement: Mr. John Odling-Smee, the Director of the European II Department of the International Monetary Fund, will visit Chisinau during May 7-9, 1998 to hold discussions with the Moldovan authorities...   January 26, 1998 - IMF Press Statement: IMF Mission to Arrive in Chisinau on Wednesday, January 28...   October 31, 1997 - IMF Press Statement: An IMF team led by Mr. David Owen, Deputy Chief of the Southern Division of the Fund's EU II Department and IMF Mission Chief for Moldova, yesterday concluded its mission in Chisinau to review of economic and financial developments during the first three quarters of 1997...   October 16, 1997 - IMF Press Statement: IMF Mission Arrives in Chisinau today for two-week visit...   July 17, 1997 - IMF Press Statement: The Executive Board of the IMF on July 16 considered performance of the Republic of Moldova under its Extended Fund Facility arrangement and approved disbursement of the third tranche under the arrangement in an amount of SDR 15 million...   April 25, 1997 - IMF Press Statement: IMF Mission to Chisinau: Moldova's economic performance has improved; structural reforms must be accelerated and caution displayed on external debt...   October 16, 1996 - IMF Press Statement: A mission from the IMF will visit Chisinau during October 17-31 to review recent economic developments and to assess financial performance and implementation of structural reforms in connection with the 3-year extended arrangement...   May 20, 1996 - IMF Press Statement: IMF approves EFF credit for the Republic of Moldova...   July 11, 1995 - IMF Press Statement: Republic of Moldova accepts Article VIII obligations...   March 22, 1995 - IMF Press Statement: IMF approves Stand-by credit for the Republic of Moldova...