Evaluation of Prolonged Use of IMF Resources

This evaluation report covers such topics as the definition and scope of prolonged use, the evolution of IMF policies on prolonged use, characteristics of prolonged users, the effectiveness and design of prolonged users’ IMF-supported programs, and implications of prolonged use of IMF resources for the member country and the IMF. The report also contains detailed case studies on Jamaica, Morocco, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Senegal.