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STAFF OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES ON DISSEMINATION OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION SUMMARY

Core Content

These guidelines outline the procedures for disseminating technical assistance (TA) information within and outside the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The objective is to enhance coordination, exploit synergies, and ensure transparency, while safeguarding confidential information and maintaining the candidness of IMF advice.

Main Viewpoints

• Wider Dissemination: TA information should be shared more broadly to support better coordination and effective use of resources.
• Confidentiality Safeguards: Certain information remains confidential unless explicitly consented to by the TA recipient or third parties.
• Consent and Withdrawal: TA recipients may withdraw consent to dissemination at any time before the information is released.
• Special Cases: FSAP reports, ROSCs, and safeguards assessment reports are governed by separate policies and are not subject to these guidelines.
• Transparency and Accountability: Donors and TA providers have a legitimate interest in receiving TA information, especially to ensure accountability to their governments.
• Collaboration with World Bank: There is a special procedure for sharing TA information with World Bank staff, based on the IMF-World Bank Concordat.

Key Information

I. Introduction

• The guidelines aim to improve the dissemination of TA information, aligning with the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness.
• TA information includes details about the provision, subject matter, administration, and final advice.
• The guidelines apply to TA projects approved on or after May 1, 2009.

II. Scope of the Operational Guidelines

A. Temporal Scope

• Applies only to TA projects approved on or after May 1, 2009.

B. Substantive Scope

• Applies to all TA Information except:

  • FSAP Reports
  • ROSCs
  • Safeguards Assessment Reports
  • Information governed by the Board-established transmittal and open archives policies

• Recipients of TA Information:

  • TA Recipient and other agencies within the member country, non-member, or international agency
  • Executive Directors and their staff
  • Donors and other TA providers
  • IMF staff
  • General public

III. Procedures Governing Dissemination of TA Information

A. Information Related to the Fact and Subject-Matter of TA Provision

• Not confidential unless the TA recipient specifies otherwise.
• Generally shared with Executive Directors, TA providers, and the public.
• If the TA recipient objects, their wishes are respected.

B. Information Related to the Administration of TA Projects

• Not confidential unless specified.
• Shared with Executive Directors and their staff upon request.
• TA evaluations are reported annually to Executive Directors.
• Information about third parties (e.g., TA experts) is not disclosed.

C. Information Forming the Basis of TA Advice

• Presumed confidential.
• May be shared with donors and other TA providers if the TA recipient and third parties consent.
• Dissemination requires consultation with the relevant area department.
• Sensitive information must not be disclosed without proper consideration.

D. Final TA Advice

• Considered confidential.

• May be shared with:

  • IMF staff based on document classification
  • Executive Directors and their staff with consent
  • Donors and other TA providers with TA recipient's consent
  • World Bank staff under special procedures
  • General public with TA recipient's consent and approval from the authoring department

• Final TA advice may be published only with the TA recipient's explicit consent and the approval of the authoring department.

IV. Specific Procedures for Dissemination of Final TA Advice

A. Dissemination within the IMF

• TA reports are sent to the Institutional Repository, except those classified as "Strictly Confidential" or FSAP reports.
• "FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY" reports are accessible to all staff.
• "CONFIDENTIAL" reports are accessible on a need-to-know basis.
• "CONFIDENTIAL" reports are reclassified after two years unless deemed sensitive.

B. Dissemination outside the IMF

• TA reports are shared with the direct TA recipient.
• The direct TA recipient may consent to sharing with other agencies.
• Donors and TA providers may receive final TA advice if the TA recipient consents.
• World Bank staff may receive TA information provided to IMF members under the Concordat.
• For non-members and international agencies, explicit consent is required.

V. Implementation of the Guidelines

A. General Issues

• Decisions on dissemination are generally delegated to department heads.
• Departments must respect confidentiality agreements and obtain consent where required.

B. Reference to Guidelines Upon Requests for TA

• Potential TA recipients are notified of the guidelines when requesting TA.
• They are deemed to have consented to dissemination unless they explicitly object.

C. Categorization of TA Information and Recipients

• TA information is categorized into four types:

  • Fact and subject matter
  • Administration of TA projects
  • Basis of TA advice
  • Final TA advice

• Recipients are categorized as:

  • TA Recipient
  • Executive Directors
  • Donors and TA providers
  • IMF staff
  • General public

D. Coming into Force of Guidelines

• The guidelines came into force on May 1, 2009.
• They are communicated to the public through publication and notification to members.

Appendices

• Appendix A: Model Transmittal Letter
• Appendix B: Model Disclaimer
• Appendix C: Additional information
• Appendix D: Further details on dissemination procedures

These guidelines ensure a structured, transparent, and accountable process for the dissemination of TA information, balancing the need for sharing with the protection of sensitive data.