News for the years 1992-2023:     ■ December 22, 2023 - Press Line: Central bank independence is a key pillar of the IMF supported program... ■ December 21, 2023 - NBM podcast "Give Sense to the Money", 12th edition. Topic: "The way the economy overcame   the recent crisis and the role of the NBM". Guest: Mark Horton, Deputy Director of the European Department of the   IMF ■ December 19, 2023 - Publication of the Letter of Intent, Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies, and   Technical Memorandum of Understanding ■ December 19, 2023 - Publication of the IMF Staff Report: Republic of Moldova: Staff Report for 2023 Article IV   Consultation, Fourth Reviews Under the Extended Credit Facility and Extended Fund Facility Arrangements, Request   for Extension and Rephasing of the Arrangements, and Request for an Arrangement Under the Resilience and   Sustainability Facility - Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Republic of Moldova ■ December 7, 2023 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2023 Article IC Consultation and Fourth Reviews   Under the Extended Credit Facility and Extended Fund Facility Arrangements and Approves Request for Arrangement   Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility ■ November 29, 2023 - Speech by Mark Horton, Deputy Director of the European Department of the IMF, at the NBM's   official event dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Moldovan Leu ■ November 29, 2023 - Speech by Paul Hilbers, Executive Director for Moldova at the IMF, at the NBM's official event   dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Moldovan Leu ■ November 13, 2023 - Publication of the High Level Summary Technical Assistance Report: Republic of Moldova:   Climate Module of the Public Investment Management Assessment ■ October 17, 2023 - IMF Press Release: IMF Staff Reach Staff-Level Agreement on the Fourth Reviews for Moldova's   Extended Credit Facility and Extended Fund Facility Arrangements, a new Resilience and Sustainability Facility   Arrangement, and Complete the 2023 Article IV Consultation ■ September 21, 2023 - IMF Press Statement: An IMF mission led by Ms. Clara Mira will visit Chișinău during   September 25 - October 6, 2023... ■ August 21, 2023 - Ms. Svetlana Cerović, the new IMF Resident Representative in Moldova, started her assignment   today ■ July 21, 2023 - Logos Press Weekly Interview with Clara Mira: "Moldova's partnership with the IMF: new opportunities"   ■ June 26, 2023 - Press Statement of the Ministry of Finance of Moldova: Public Investment Management Assessment -   visit of the IMF technical assistance mission ■ April 27, 2023 - Publication of the Letter of Intent, Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies, and Technical   Memorandum of Understanding ■ April 27, 2023 - Publication of the IMF Staff Report: Republic of Moldova: Third Reviews Under the Extended Credit   Facility and the Extended Fund Facility Arrangements, and Request for a Waiver for Nonobservance of Performance   Criterion - Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Republic of Moldova ■ April 26, 2023 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board Concludes Third Reviews Under the Extended Credit Facility   and Extended Fund Facility Arrangements for the Republic of Moldova ■ March 14, 2023 - IMF Press Release: IMF Staff Reach Staff-Level Agreement on Third Reviews for Moldova's Extended   Credit Facility and Extended Fund Facility Arrangements  ■ March 10, 2023 - A discussion with Alfred Kammer, Director of the European Department of the IMF, by Liliana   Barbăroşie for Privesc.EU, Realitatea TV and State TV "Moldova 1"  ■ March 10, 2023 - Press Statement of the Government of Moldova: Prime Minister Dorin Recean Discussed Government's   Priorities with the Officials of the International Monetary Fund ■ March 9, 2023 - Press Statement of the National Bank of Moldova: The National Bank's management had a meeting with   Alfred Kammer, the Director of the European Department of the International Monetary Fund ■ March 9, 2023 - Press Statement of the Presidency of Moldova: Cooperation between Moldova and the IMF Cooperation   Discussed by President Maia Sandu and Alfred Kammer, Director of the European Department of the IMF ■ March 7, 2023 - IMF Press Statement: Alfred Kammer, Director of the European Department of the International   Monetary Fund, will visit Chișinău during March 8-10 ■ February 27, 2023 - IMF Press Statement: An IMF mission led by Mr. Ruben Atoyan will hold discussions with the   Moldovan authorities in the context of the 3rd reviews under the ECF/EFF arrangements in Chişinău during March 1-14,   2023 ■ February 14, 2023 - Publication of the country report: Republic of Moldova: Poverty Reduction and Growth Strategy -   National Development Strategy "European Moldova 2030" (English version added) ■ February 10, 2023 - Statement by Mr. Ruben Atoyan on the occasion of resignation of Prime Minister Gavrilița   ■ January 13, 2023 - Publication of the Letter of Intent, Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies, and Technical   Memorandum of Understanding ■ January 13, 2023 - Publication of the IMF Staff Report: Republic of Moldova: Second Reviews Under the Extended   Credit Facility and Extended Fund Facility Arrangements, and Request for Waiver of Applicability for Performance   Criteria - Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Republic of Moldova ■ January 9, 2023 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board Concludes Second Reviews Under the Extended Credit   Facility and Extended Fund Facility Arrangements for the Republic of Moldova ■ December 15, 2022 - Publication of the IMF Country Report: Republic of Moldova: Technical Assistance Report -   Performance Assessment Report ■ December 5, 2022 - President of Moldova Maia Sandu met with the IMF management ■ November 30, 2022 - IMF Press Release: IMF Staff Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on Second Reviews for Moldova   Extended Credit Facility and Extended Fund Facility Arrangements ■ November 4, 2022 - Publication of the IMF Country Report: Republic of Moldova: Technical Assistance Report -   Consumer Price Index Mission ■ October 27, 2022 - IMF Press Statement: An IMF mission led by Mr. Ruben Atoyan will hold discussions with the   Moldovan authorities in the context of the 2nd reviews under the ECF/EFF arrangements in Chişinău during October 31-   November 11, 2022 ■ September 29, 2022 - Publication of the Letter of Intent, Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies, and   Technical Memorandum of Understanding ■ September 29, 2022 - Publication of the IMF Staff Report: Republic of Moldova: First Reviews Under the Extended   Credit Facility, and Requests for Modification of Performance Criteria and Inflation Consultation Clause -   Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Republic of Moldova ■ September 23, 2022 - Publication of the IMF Country Report: Republic of Moldova: Technical Assistance Report -   National Accounts Statistics Mission ■ September 21, 2022 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board Concludes First Reviews Under the Extended Credit   Facility and Extended Fund Facility Arrangements for the Republic of Moldova ■ August 10, 2022 - IMF Press Release: IMF Team Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on First Reviews for Moldova's Extended   Credit Facility and Extended Fund Facility Arrangements ■ July 19, 2022 - IMF Press Statement: An IMF mission led by Mr. Ruben Atoyan will hold discussions with the   Moldovan authorities in the context of the first reviews under the ECF and the EFF arrangements in Chişinău during   July 20-29, 2022 ■ June 14, 2022 - IMF Press Release: Statement by IMF Deputy Managing Director Kenji Okamura at the conclusion of a   visit to Moldova ■ June 14, 2022 - IMF Press Statement: IMF Deputy Managing Director Mr. Kenji Okamura gave the following remarks   today at a joint press briefing with Prime Minister of Moldova... ■ June 13, 2022 - IMF Press Statement: IMF Deputy Managing Director Mr. Kenji Okamura gave the following remarks   today following a meeting with President of Moldova... ■ June 10, 2022 - IMF Press Statement: IMF Deputy Managing Director Mr. Kenji Okamura will visit Moldova during   June 12-15, 2022 ■ May 31, 2022 - Ministry of Finance published the Tax Expenditures Assessment Report ■ May 19, 2022 - "TV Moldova 1": Rodgers Chawani invited to the "Thursdays with Liliana Barbaroșie" weekly program ■ May 16, 2022 - Publication of the Letter of Intent, Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies, Consultation   with the IMF Executive Board on the Missed Inflation Target Under the Inflation Consultation Clause, and Technical   Memorandum of Understanding ■ May 16, 2022 - Publication of the IMF Staff Report: Republic of Moldova: Ad Hoc Review Under the Extended Credit   Facility; Request for Augmentation and Rephasing of Access, Modification of Performance Criteria, and Completion of   the Inflation Consultation Under the Extended Credit Facility and Extended Fund Facility Arrangements -   Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Moldova ■ May 11, 2022 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board Concludes Ad-Hoc Review Under the Extended Credit Facility   and Approves Augmentation and Rephasing of Access under the Extended Credit Facility and Extended Fund Facility   Arrangements for the Republic of Moldova ■ April 27, 2022 - Press Statement of the NBM: The delegation of the Republic of Moldova participated in the Annual   Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group in Washington D.C. ■ April 12, 2022 - IMF Press Release: IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on Moldova's Extended Credit Facility and   Extended Fund Facility Arrangements, Request for Augmentation ■ March 31, 2022 - IMF Press Statement: An IMF staff team led by Mr. Ruben Atoyan will conduct discussions with the   Moldovan authorities during April 4-8, 2022 ■ March 14, 2022 - Press Statement of the Parliament of Moldova: The management of the energy and refugee crises   discussed at the meeting of Speaker Igor Grosu with the IMF team ■ March 11, 2022 - Press Statement of the Government of Moldova: The IMF-supported program will be revised to ensure   larger financing ■ March 11, 2022 - Joint Press Conference of the Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilița and IMF Mission Chief Ruben Atoyan   in the Government Building ■ March 11, 2022 - Press Statement of the Presidency of Moldova: President Maia Sandu discussed with the IMF Mission   Chief for Moldova ■ March 9, 2022 - Press Statement of the Government of Moldova: IMF will support the Republic of Moldova in Managing   the Refugee Crisis ■ March 4, 2022 - IMF Press Statement: Ruben Atoyan, mission chief of the IMF for Moldova, will visit Chisinau during   March 9-16, 2022 ■ March 4, 2022 - Publication of the IMF Working Paper: The Nexus Between Public Enterprise Governance, Financial   Performance, and Macroeconomic Vulnerabilities: An Application to Moldova ■ February 23, 2022 - Publication of the IMF Staff Report: Republic of Moldova: Selected Issues ■ February 17, 2022 - "Profit" Magazine": Interview with Rodgers Chawani "IMF-required reforms to facilitate Moldova's   debut on capital market" ■ February 7, 2022 - Publication of the IMF Country Report: Republic of Moldova: Technical Assistance Report -   Financial Sector Stability Review ■ January 28, 2022 - Reformers in Moldova rewarded with large IMF loans - interview by Romanian Dispatch with   Rodgers Chawani ■ January 6, 2022 - Publication of the Letter of Intent, Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies, and Technical   Memorandum of Understanding ■ January 4, 2022 - Publication of the IMF Staff Report: Republic of Moldova: 2021 Article IV Consultation and Requests   for an Arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility and an Arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility -   Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Moldova ■ December 21, 2021 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2021 Article IV Consultation with Moldova   ■ December 21, 2021 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board Approves Moldova's Requests for Arrangements Under   Extended Fund Facility and Extended Credit Facility ■ October 21, 2021 - Concluding Statement: IMF Staff Completes Discussions on the 2021 Article IV Consultations and   Reaches a Staff-Level Agreement on a New Economic Program ■ September 23, 2021 - IMF Press Statement: The IMF mission led by Mr. Ruben Atoyan will hold combined discussions   with authorities on the 2021 Art. IV consultation and their request for a new program... ■ September 6, 2021 - Moldova will decide on its own on how to use the $236m - interview by NewsMaker with Rodgers   Chawani, IMF Resident Representative in Moldova ■ August 25, 2021 - Press Statement of the Presidency of Moldova: President Maia Sandu discussed with the new IMF   Resident Representative in Moldova Rodgers Chawani about the country's mid-term priorities ■ August 23, 2021 - Press Statement of the Government of Moldova: Moldova to benefit from 236 million dollars on behalf   of the IMF ■ July 30, 2021 - Press Statement of the Presidency of Moldova: Collaboration between the Republic of Moldova and the   IMF, discussed by the President of Moldova Maia Sandu and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva ■ July 26, 2021 - Publication of the IMF Country Report: Republic of Moldova: Technical Assistance Report -   Country Governance Assessment ■ June 4, 2021 - Opening remarks by Rodgers Chawani, IMF Resident Representative in Moldova, at the high-level   conference on post-pandemic economic recovery, organized by the National Bank of Moldova ■ June 4, 2021 - Statement dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the National Bank of Moldova   ■ April 7, 2021 - High-level roundtable at the NBM: "The role of a central bank in modernizing society - challenges in   emerging economies" ■ December 18, 2020 - Press Line: Implementation of the recent legal initiatives approved by the Moldovan Parliament   would pose serious threats... ■ October 16, 2020 - IMF Press Statement: The IMF mission led by Mr. Ruben Atoyan will hold discussions remotely during   October 19-27, 2020... ■ August 24, 2020 - Mr. Rodgers Chawani, the new IMF Resident Representative in Moldova, started (remotely) his   assignment today ■ August 17, 2020 - Press Line: We take note of the Anticorruption Prosecutor's indictment against Victoriabank...   ■ August 4, 2020 - Publication of the IMF Country Report: Republic of Moldova: Technical Assistance Report -   Government Finance Statistics Mission ■ July 27, 2020 - IMF Press Release: IMF Staff Concludes Consultations with Moldova on a New Economic Program   ■ July 2, 2020 - IMF Press Statement: The IMF mission led by Mr. Ruben Atoyan will hold discussions remotely during   July 7-22, 2020... ■ May 22, 2020 - Publication of PIMA report (from Dec-2019): Moldova: Technical Report on Report on Public   Investment Management Assessment ■ May 22, 2020 - Publication of the IMF Country Report: Republic of Moldova: Technical Assistance Report -   Report on Sectoral Accounts Mission ■ April 24, 2020 - Logos Press Weekly Interview with Volodymyr Tulin "IMF rushes to help" ■ April 22, 2020 - Publication of the Letter of Intent of Moldova authorities ■ April 22, 2020 - Publication of the IMF Staff Report: Republic of Moldova: Staff Report for the 2020 Article IV   Consultation and Sixth Reviews Under the Extended Credit Facility and Extended Fund Facility Arrangements -   Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director ■ April 17, 2020 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board Approves US$235 Million in Emergency Assistance to Moldova to   Address the COVID-19 Pandemic ■ March 27, 2020 - IMF Press Statement: In response to the authorities request for IMF emergency financing assistance...   ■ March 19, 2020 - Infotag News Agency Interview with Ruben Atoyan "Moldova successfully completed the program with   the IMF despite having three governments" ■ March 18, 2020 - Radio Free Europe Interview with Ruben Atoyan "Needless to say, it is disappointing to see little   progress with recovering funds stolen from Moldova's banking system" ■ March 18, 2020 - Publication of Republic of Moldova: Selected Issues (Governance Assessment) ■ March 18, 2020 - Publication of the IMF Staff Report: Republic of Moldova: Staff Report for the 2020 Article IV   Consultation and Sixth Reviews Under the Extended Credit Facility and Extended Fund Facility Arrangements -   Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Moldova ■ March 18, 2020 - Publication of the Letter of Intent and Supplementary Memorandum of Economic and Financial   Policies ■ March 18, 2020 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2020 Article IV Consultation with Moldova ■ March 11, 2020 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board Completes Sixth and Final Review of Moldova's Extended Credit   Facility and Extended Fund Facility ■ March 6, 2020 - Press Line: We take note of criminal investigation actions involving the NBM and will be closely   monitoring developments in this area... ■ February 5, 2020 - Concluding Statement: IMF Staff Completes the 2020 Article IV and Program Review Mission to   Moldova ■ January 17, 2020 - IMF Press Statement: An IMF mission will visit Chişinău during January 22 - February 5, 2020... ■ November 13, 2019 - Press Line: We commend the government led by PM Sandu for taking decisive measures to   advance reforms... ■ October 23, 2019 - Informal Economy Data: Compilation Practices - Informal Economy Reports Moldova ■ October 9, 2019 - IMF Press Release: IMF Staff Completes Visit to Moldova ■ September 30, 2019 - IMF Press Statement: An IMF staff team led by Ruben Atoyan will visit Chisinau during   October 2-8, 2019... ■ September 26, 2019 - Excerpt from the IMF Staff Report: HORECA - Trends and Policy Considerations ■ September 25, 2019 - Publication of the IMF Staff Report: Republic of Moldova: Fourth and Fifth Reviews Under the   Extended Credit Facility and Extended Fund Facility Arrangements, Completion of the Inflation Consultation, and Request   for Extension of the Arrangements and Rephasing of Access -- Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the   Executive Director for the Republic of Moldova ■ September 25, 2019 - Publication of the Letter of Intent, Supplementary Memorandum of Economic and Financial   Policies, and Technical Memorandum of Understanding ■ September 20, 2019 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board Completes the Fourth and Fifth Reviews under the   Extended Credit Facility and Extended Fund Facility Arrangements for the Republic of Moldova ■ September 4, 2019 - Publication of the IMF Country Report: Republic of Moldova: Technical Assistance Report -   Financial Soundness Indicators Mission ■ August 1, 2019 - "Economica.md" Portal: Interview "Volodymyr Tulin/IMF about government's fiscal policy: the point is   to have a fair and undistorted distribution of the tax burden ■ July 26, 2019 - "NewsMaker" News Portal: Interview with Volodymyr Tulin "What is really needed is not to diminish the   tax rates, but to get an understanding of why taxes are not being paid" ■ July 10, 2019 - IMF Press Release: IMF Staff Concludes Review Visit to Moldova ■ June 19, 2019 - IMF Press Statement: An IMF mission led by Ruben Atoyan will visit Chisinau during June 26-July 10,   2019... ■ May 28, 2019 - "Economica.md" Portal: Interview with Volodymyr Tulin "Realizing the full benefits of single CSD entails   creative destruction of inefficient, risky, and outdated features of Moldova's capital market infrastructure" ■ April 25, 2019 - Press Line: The IMF has always placed an utmost importance on the issue of central bank institutional   and policy independence... ■ April 12, 2019 - "NewsMaker" News Portal: Interview with Volodymyr Tulin "IMF comes when the authorities are ready"   ■ April 12, 2019 - Logos Press Weekly: Article about the 2019 Spring Meetings ■ March 22, 2019 - IMF Press Statement: An IMF mission will visit Chişinău during March 25-29, 2019... ■ February 26, 2019 - Publication of the Working Paper Improving the Efficiency and Equity of Public Education Spending:   The Case of Moldova ■ November 20, 2018 - Press Line: We commend Mr. Cioclea on the significant progress achieved... ■ October 3, 2018 - Publication of the Country Report Republic of Moldova: Technical Assistance Report - Public Sector   Debt Statistics ■ September 20, 2018 - IMF Press Release: IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Moldova ■ September 11, 2018 - IMF Press Statement: An IMF staff visit - a working mission rather than a formal program review -   will visit Chisinau during September 13-20... ■ July 31, 2018 - STS Press Release: STS will be supported by a tax administration expert from IMF ■ July 26, 2018 - Press Line: In IMF staff's preliminary view, the recently approved package of tax initiatives and capital   amnesty... ■ July 17, 2018 - "Profit" Magazine: Interview with Volodymyr Tulin "NBM, government, parliament work as a team"   ■ July 5, 2018 - Publication of the Letter of Intent, Supplementary Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies,   and Technical Memorandum of Understanding ■ July 5, 2018 - Publication of the IMF Staff Report: Republic of Moldova: Third Reviews under the Extended Credit   Facility and Extended Fund Facility Arrangements and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria -   Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Moldova ■ June 29, 2018 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board Completes the Third Reviews Under the ECF and EFF   Arrangements for the Republic of Moldova ■ May 30, 2018 - V. Tulin's Speech at the EU/FIU's High Level Seminar: "Efficient Implementation of the EU and   National Anti-Money Laundering Standards"   ■ May 17, 2018 - V. Tulin's Speech at the EU/NBM's High Level Seminar: "Banking Sector Reforms, the Transition from   Basel I to Basel III" ■ March 27, 2018 - IMF Press Release: IMF Staff Completes Review Mission to Moldova ■ March 13, 2018 - IMF Press Statement: An IMF mission will visit Chişinău during March 15-27, 2018... ■ December 21, 2017 - Publication of the Letter of Intent, Supplementary Memorandum of Economic and Financial   Policies, and Technical Memorandum of Understanding ■ December 21, 2017 - Publication of the IMF Staff Report: Republic of Moldova: Article IV Consultation and Second   Reviews under the Extended Fund Facility and Extended Credit Facility Arrangements-Press Release; Staff Report;   and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Moldova ■ December 21, 2017 - Publication of Republic of Moldova: Selected Issues ■ December 20, 2017 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board Completes the Second Review Under the ECF and EFF   Arrangements for the Republic of Moldova and Concludes 2017 Article IV Consultation ■ November 7, 2017 - Concluding Statement: IMF Staff Concludes the 2017 Article IV Consultation with Moldova and   Reaches Staff Level Agreement on the Second Review under the Extended Fund Facility and Extended Credit Facility   Arrangements ■ October 24, 2017 - IMF Press Statement: An IMF mission will visit Chişinău during October 25 - November 7, 2017...   ■ September 6, 2017 - IMF Country Focus: "Moldova: Back From The Brink, And Getting Better" ■ August 22, 2017 - Mr. Volodymyr Tulin, the new IMF Resident Representative, arrived to Chisinau ■ July 15, 2017 - IMF Press Statement: An IMF staff visit - a working mission rather than a formal program review - led by   Ben Kelmanson will visit Chisinau during July 17-21... ■ June 16, 2017 - Press Line: Ref.: Restructuring of Banca de Economii (BEM) and BEM group banks...   ■ May 2, 2017 - Publication of the IMF Staff Report: Republic of Moldova: First Reviews Under the Extended Credit Facility   and Extended Fund Facility Arrangements and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria ■ May 2, 2017 - Publication of the Letter of Intent, Supplementary Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies,   and Technical Memorandum of Understanding ■ May 2, 2017 - Publication of the report: Republic of Moldova: Economic Development Document ■ May 1, 2017 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board Completes the First Reviews under the Extended Credit Facility   and Extended Fund Facility Arrangements for the Republic of Moldova ■ February 28, 2017 - IMF Press Release: IMF Staff and the Moldovan Authorities Reached a Staff-Level Agreement   ■ February 2, 2017 - IMF Press Statement: An IMF mission will visit Chişinău during February 14-28, 2017... ■ December 22, 2016 - Press Line: On draft law on capital liberalization & tax amnesties... ■ December 5, 2016 - IMF Press Statement: An IMF mission visited Chişinău during November 29-December 2, 2016...   ■ November 9, 2016 - Publication of the Letter of Intent, Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies, and Technical   Memorandum of Understanding ■ November 9, 2016 - Publication of the IMF Staff Report: Republic of Moldova: Requests for an Extended Arrangement   Under the Extended Fund Facility and an Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility ■ November 7, 2016 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board Approves US$178.7 million Arrangements under the   Extended Fund Facility and the Extended Credit Facility for the Republic of Moldova ■ October 20, 2016 - IMF Press Statement: In response to media inquiries... ■ September 21, 2016 - STS Press Release: IMF supports reforms initiated by STS   ■ July 26, 2016 - IMF Press Release: IMF Staff and the Moldovan Authorities Reached a Staff-Level Agreement ■ July 15, 2016 - IMF Press Release: IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Moldova ■ June 9, 2016 - IMF Press Statement: An IMF mission will visit Chişinău during July 5-15, 2016... ■ May 27, 2016 - IMF Press Statement: An IMF mission visited Chişinău during May 23-27, 2016... ■ May 16, 2016 - IMF Press Info: A selection of questions from journalists ■ May 4, 2016 - IMF Press Statement: An IMF mission will visit Chişinău during May 23-27, 2016... ■ March 1, 2016 - IMF Press Release: IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Moldova ■ February 29, 2016 - Publication of Moldova 2014 FSAP Package ■ February 16, 2016 - IMF Press Statement: An IMF mission will visit Chişinău during February 23-29, 2016... ■ January 20, 2016 - Publication of the Staff Report for the 2015 Article IV Consultation and Third Post-Program   Monitoring Discussions-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of   Moldova ■ January 20, 2016 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2015 Article IV Consultation and Third Post-   Program Monitoring with Moldova ■ October 6, 2015 - IMF Press Release: IMF Staff Statement at the Conclusion of the Mission to Republic of Moldova   ■ September 22, 2015 - IMF Press Statement: An IMF mission will visit Chişinău during September 22-October 6, 2015...   ■ April 28, 2015 - Presentation: "Structural Reforms and Growth", by Norbert Funke and Martin Schindler at the JVI   Alumni Meeting in Chisinau ■ March 26, 2015 - IMF Press Statement: An IMF mission will visit Chişinău during March 30 - April 3, 2015... ■ December 19, 2014 - Publication of the Working Paper Fragmentation and Vertical Fiscal Imbalances Lessons from   Moldova ■ December 17, 2014 - Publication of the Republic of Moldova: Second Post-Program Monitoring Discussions -   Staff Report; Staff Statement; Statement by the Executive Director ■ December 17, 2014 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board Concludes Second Post-Program Monitoring Discussions   with the Republic of Moldova ■ October 7, 2014 - IMF Press Release: IMF Staff Concludes Second Post-Program Monitoring Discussions in the Republic   of Moldova ■ October 7, 2014 - Government of Moldova Press Release: IMF experts presented the results of the assessment made   during the 2nd PPM mission in Moldova ■ September 30, 2014 - Selection of Relevant Data on Moldova from the World Economic Outlook (October 2014):   download PDF ■ September 30, 2014 - Parliament of Moldova Press Release: Igor Corman met with IMF experts ■ September 29, 2014 - Government of Moldova Press Release: Prime Minister Iurie Leanca met with IMF mission   representatives ■ September 22, 2014 - IMF Press Statement: An IMF mission led by Mr. Max Alier will visit Chişinău during September   25 - October 7, 2014 to conduct the second Post-Program Monitoring... ■ July 22, 2014 - Government of Moldova Press Release: Premier, IMF representatives address results of fact-collecting   mission to Moldova   ■ July 8, 2014 - Publication of the 2014 Article IV Consultation and First Post-Program Monitoring Discussions -   Staff Report; Press Release; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Moldova ■ July 8, 2014 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2014 Article IV Consultation and First Post-Program   Monitoring with the Republic of Moldova   ■ April 30, 2014 - Republic of Moldova—Concluding Statement for the 2014 Article IV Consultation Mission and First   Post-Program Monitoring Discussions ■ April 30, 2014 - Government of Moldova Press Release: IMF experts gave a positive assessment to the evolution of   Moldova's economy   ■ April 22, 2014 - Government of Moldova Press Release: Moldovan premier meets IMF mission representatives   ■ April 15, 2014 - IMF Press Statement: An IMF mission headed by Max Alier will visit Chişinău during April 22–30, 2014 to   conduct the discussions on the 2014 Article IV consultation and Post-Program Monitoring... ■ April 10, 2014 - NBM Press Release: NBM Governor and First-Vicegovernor Will Attend the Spring Meetings of the IMF   and the World Bank ■ April 8, 2014 - Selection of Relevant Data on Moldova from the World Economic Outlook: download PDF, April 2014 ■ April 7, 2014 - STI Press Release: IMF Technical Assistance for Investigation of Tax Frauds ■ March 6, 2014 - NBM Press Release: World Bank and IMF have finalized the Financial Sector Assessment Program for   Moldova ■ March 4, 2014 - Government of Moldova Press Release: Prime-minister Iurie Leancă met the leadership of the IMF in   Washington today   ■ February 18, 2014 - STI Press Release: Data Selection and Analysis Model for Compliance Risk Management Presented   by IMF's Technical Assistance Mission ■ February 18, 2014 - NBM Press Release: World Bank and IMF have initiated the Financial Sector Assessment Program   for Moldova ■ February 5, 2014 - STI Press Release: IMF Mission Takes a Practical Approach to the Problems Related to the Reform   and Modernization of the State Tax Service ■ January 30, 2014 - IMF Press Release: Statement at the Conclusion of an IMF Mission to the Republic of Moldova   ■ January 27, 2014 - Government of Moldova Press Release: Prime-minister Iurie Leancă met with Menno Snel, IMF's   Executive Director for Moldova   ■ January 20, 2014 - STI Press Release: Tax Gap Assessment On the Agenda of Discussion Between STI and IMF ■ January 17, 2014 - Parliament of Moldova Press Release: Chairman of the Parliament Met With IMF Officials ■ January 15, 2014 - Government of Moldova Press Release: Moldova, IMF to negotiate new assistance programme    ■ January 14, 2014 - STI Press Release: IMF Experts Offer Technical Assistance to the STI ■ November 28, 2013 - STI Press Release: IMF Experts Assist STI in the Reform and Modernization of the State Tax   Service ■ October 13, 2013 - NBM Press Release: NBM Officials at the IMF/WB Annual Meetings ■ October 1, 2013 - IMF Press Release: Statement by IMF Staff at the Conclusion of the First Post-Program Monitoring   Mission to the Republic of Moldova ■ October 1, 2013 - Government of Moldova Press Release: IMF positively appreciates program with Moldova    ■ September 27, 2013 - STI Press Release: IMF Mission Discussed with STI About Budget Collections ■ September 18, 2013 - Government of Moldova Press Release: Moldova interested to develop relations with IMF    ■ September 13, 2013 - IMF Press Statement: An IMF mission headed by Mr. Max Alier will visit Moldova on September   18-October 1 to conduct the First Post-Program Monitoring mission... ■ September 9, 2013 - STI Press Release: IMF Expert Supportes the Reform Agenda of the Management of the State Tax   Service ■ September 6, 2013 - Parliament of Moldova Press Release: Igor Corman met IMF's Resident Representative iin Moldova   Armine Khachatryan    ■ August 28, 2013 - Republic of Moldova: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper ■ August 28, 2013 - Republic of Moldova: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Joint Staff Advisory Note (pdf) ■ August 22, 2013 - Mrs. Armine Khachatryan, the new IMF Resident Representative, arrived to Chisinau ■ August 20, 2013 - "Profit" Magazine: The mission will come back ■ August 20, 2013 - "Profit" Magazine: Interview with Tokhir Mirzoev IMF and Moldova: synchronization of watches ■ August 8, 2013 - "Rabotai & Otdyhai" Magazine: Interview with Tokhir Mirzoev The foundation can only be secured by   the walls and the roof ■ July 12, 2013 - President of Moldova Press Release: President of the Republic of Moldova Nicolae Timofti met with   Menno Snel, IMF's Executive Director for Moldova    ■ July 12, 2013 - Government of Moldova Press Release: Republic of Moldova and IMF will initiate negotiations on a new   financing program in autumn    ■ July 11, 2013 - NBM Press Release: NBM Had Discussions with IMF Executive Director ■ July 11, 2013 - Parliament of Moldova Press Release: Igor Corman met IMF's Executive Director Menno Snel    ■ July 11, 2013 - Fiscal Monitor FISC.md: Interview with Tokhir Mirzoev Tax Service needs significant modernization ■ June 28, 2013 - Logos Press Weekly: IMF comes back ■ June 26, 2013 - STI Press Release: IMF Mission Supports Tax Administration Modernization Efforts ■ June 25, 2013 - Concluding Statement of the IMF Mission to the Republic of Moldova ■ June 24, 2013 - Infomarket: The IMF is pleased with the results achieved in developing the economy in Moldova over   the last 3 years – Nikolay Gueorguiev...    ■ June 24, 2013 - Infotag: Nikolay Gueorguiev: IMF is satisfied with country's economic development over past three   years...    ■ June 19, 2013 - Government of Moldova Press Release: New IMF mission visits Moldova    ■ June 18, 2013 - Tokhir Mirzoev's presentation at the International Conference "MACRO 2013: A global view on Moldova’s   economy" ■ June 14, 2013 - STI Press Release: Tax Administration Priorities Discussed with IMF Resident Representative ■ June 10, 2013 - "Profit" Magazine: Interview with Tokhir Mirzoev: A Meaningful Visit ■ May 28, 2013 - Infotag: IMF mission to visit Moldova in mid-June - Tokhir Mirzoev    ■ May 14, 2013 - New on imf.org website: Statistics for Moldova on International Reserves and Foreign Currency   Liquidity ■ May 2, 2013 - Nobil Luxury Butique Hotel magazine: Interview "A Few Questions for Tokhir Mirzoev"   ■ May 1, 2013 - Economist Weekly: Interview with Tokhir Mirzoev Moldova's program with IMF had good results but the   laws approved in March have reduced its efficiency ■ April 25, 2013 - Radio Free Europe: Interview with Tokhir Mirzoev: "IMF will be able to discuss about financial support   only within a new program, with a new government"   ■ April 25, 2013 - Infotag: Interview: "Tokhir Mirzoev says that IMF remains open for discussing a new cooperation with   Moldova, and that there are substantial differences between 2009 year and current economic situation in Moldova"      ■ April 25, 2013 - Infomarket: Interview with Tokhir Mirzoev: "Moldova will not receive the last tranche from IMF of   approximately $76 million and the current IMF's three-year arrangement with Moldova will come to an end"    ■ April 15, 2013 - Fiscal Monitor FISC.md: IMF grants assistance in implementation of Risk Compliance Management ■ April 2, 2013 - Infotag: Interview: "Tokhir Mirzoev Hints IMF Mission May Not Come to Moldova Until Late April"      ■ March 1, 2013 - Panorama: Interview with Tokhir Mirzoev Mission Impossible ■ February 25, 2013 - IMF Press Statement: In response to media questions regarding the timing of the next IMF mission   to hold discussions with the Moldovan authorities... ■ February 5, 2013 - IMF Press Statement: In response to media queries regarding the situation at Banca de Economii...   ■ January 26, 2013 - STI: IMF: Hopes, priorities, and current problems of tax administration ■ January 23, 2013 - STI Press Release: Visit of the IMF's Technical Assistance Expert John Buchanan ■ December 21, 2012 - "Profit" Magazine: Interview with Tokhir Mirzoev: A Christmas Wish List for Moldova ■ December 6, 2012 - Chisinau Observer: Interview with Tokhir Mirzoev "Moldova Needs to Rely More on Itself" ■ November 28, 2012 - Publication of the Aide-Mémoire of the IMF mission to the Republic of Moldova ■ November 26, 2012 - Publika TV: On-air program "Banii tai" ("Your Money"), guest Tokhir Mirzoev ■ November 21, 2012 - IMF Press Release: Statement at the Conclusion of an IMF Staff Mission to the Republic of   Moldova ■ November 6, 2012 - IMF Press Statement: IMF mission will visit Chisinau during November 7-21, 2012 ■ October 23, 2012 - Publication of Republic of Moldova: Selected Issues ■ October 23, 2012 - Publication of the Staff Report for the 2012 Article IV Consultation, Fifth Reviews Under the   Extended Arrangement and Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility, and Requests for   Waivers for Non-Observance and Modification of Performance Criteria ■ October 23, 2012 - Publication of the Letter of Intent and Supplementary Memorandum of Economic and Financial   Policies ■ October 16, 2012 - NBM Press Release: Opportunities of the IMF/WB Annual Meetings ■ October 8, 2012 - NBM Press Release: NBM Officials will Participate in the IMF/WB Annual Meetings ■ October 2, 2012 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board Completes Fifth Reviews Under the Extended Credit Facility   and the Extended Fund Facility Arrangements with Moldova, Approves US$77.0 Million in Disbursements ■ October 1, 2012 - Public Information Notice: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2012 Article IV Consultation with the   Republic of Moldova ■ August 7, 2012 - "Profit" Magazine: Interview with Tokhir Mirzoev: IMF Ready to Discuss the New Memorandum ■ July 11, 2012 - IMF TA Report released: Moldova - Technical Assistance Report on Taking Compliance Management   Further ■ June 30, 2012 - "Profit" Magazine: Interview with Tokhir Mirzoev: More recommendations from IMF ■ June 18, 2012 - Government of Moldova Press Release: Prime Minister Vlad Filat met with Menno Snel, Executive   Director in the IMF ■ May 21, 2012 - Moldova – 2012 Article IV Consultation, Concluding Statement   ■ May 17, 2012 - IMF Press Release: IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Moldova on Fifth Reviews of Extended Credit   Facility/Extended Fund Facility Arrangements ■ April 26, 2012 - IMF Press Statement: IMF mission will visit Chisinau during May 3-17, 2012 ■ April 26, 2012 - Tokhir Mirzoev's Presentation at the Conference on Corporate Governance in Moldova's Banking and   Financial Sector ■ March 23, 2012 - Logos Press Weekly: Interview with Tokhir Mirzoev ■ March 20, 2012 - Fiscal Monitor FISC.md: Interview with Tokhir Mirzoev "Tax Service needs significant modernization" ■ March 1, 2012 - Publication of IMF Working Paper: Fiscal Policy Response to External Crises the Case of Moldova   1998-2010 ■ February 22, 2012 - Europa.md News Portal: Interview with Tokhir Mirzoev ■ February 13, 2012 - 24h.md News Portal: Interview with Tokhir Mirzoev ■ February 10, 2012 - IMF Survey: Interview with Nikolay Gueoguiev Moldova Growing Strongly Despite Rising Risks ■ February 9, 2012 - Publication of the Staff Report: Fourth Reviews Under the Extended Arrangement and Under the   Three-Year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility, and Requests for Waiver for Nonobservance of a   Performance Criterion and for Modification of a Performance Criterion ■ February 9, 2012 - Publication of the Letter of Intent, Supplementary Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies,   and Technical Memorandum of Understanding ■ February 1, 2012 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board Completes Fourth Reviews Under the Extended Credit   Facility and the Extended Fund Facility Arrangements with Moldova, Approves US$77.5 Million Disbursements ■ November 2, 2011 - IMF Press Release: IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Moldova on Fourth Reviews of Extended   Credit Facility/Extended Fund Facility Arrangements ■ September 30, 2011 - Kommersant.md: Interview with Tokhir Mirzoev ■ September 30, 2011 - Infotag: Discussion with Tokhir Mirzoev    ■ September 27, 2011 - "Business Class" Magazine: Tokhir Mirzoev: Comment about the gold ■ September 22, 2011 - Concluding Statement of the IMF Mission   ■ September 12, 2011 - IMF Press Statement: IMF mission will visit Chisinau during September 13-21, 2011 ■ July 27, 2011 - "Business Class" Magazine: Tokhir Mirzoev: Comment on the CIT policy ■ July 27, 2011 - "Business Class" Magazine: Tokhir Mirzoev: Comment on the exchange rate policy ■ July 25, 2011 - Publication of the Staff Report Bundle: Third Reviews Under the Extended Arrangement and Under the   Three-Year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria ■ July 21, 2011 - Publication of the Letter of Intent, Supplementary Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies,   and Technical Memorandum of Understanding ■ July 13, 2011 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board Completes Third Reviews Under the Extended Credit Facility and   the Extended Fund Facility Arrangements with Moldova, Approves US$79 Million Disbursement ■ June 30, 2011 - Infotag: IMF does not expect new negotiations with the Government of Moldova on VAT for sugar      ■ June 3, 2011 - Chisinau Press Club Discussion with Tokhir Mirzoev    ■ May 20, 2011 - Infotag: Interview with Tokhir Mirzoev    ■ May 19, 2011 - The European Times: Moldova Tokhir Mirzoev's comment about Moldova's progress   ■ May 12, 2011 - IMF Press Release: IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Moldova on Third Review of Extended Credit   Facility/Extended Fund Facility Arrangements ■ April 27, 2011 - Government of Moldova Press Release: Prime Minister Vlad Filat met with the IMF mission, headed by   Nikolay Gueorguiev    ■ April 22, 2011 - IMF publication: Republic of Moldova: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper - Progress Report ■ April 21, 2011 - IMF Press Statement: IMF mission will visit Chisinau during April 27-May 12, 2011 ■ April 20, 2006 - Nikolay Gueorguiev: Interview to Infomarket.md: Moldova should develop engines of growth,   alternative to money transfers. Money transfers may stop one day” ■ April 18, 2011 - Info-Prim Neo: Excerpts from Tokhir Mirzoev's interview to Radio Moldova ■ April 15, 2011 - Publication of the Staff Report; Staff Statement; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion;   and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Moldova ■ April 15, 2011 - Publication of the Letter of Intent, Supplementary Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies,   and Technical Memorandum of Understanding ■ April 13, 2011 - Ministry of Finance Press Statement: Minister of Finance Veaceslav Negruta Will Participate at the 2011   Spring Meetings of the IMF & WB ■ April 7, 2011 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board Completes Second Review Under the ECF and the EFF   Arrangements with Moldova, Approves US$79 Million Disbursement ■ February 16, 2011 - IMF Press Release: IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Moldova on Second Review of Extended   Credit Facility/Extended Fund Facility Arrangements ■ February 16, 2011 - Government of Moldova Press Release: Prime Minister Vlad Filat and IMF mission head Nikolay   Gueorguiev held a news briefing on the results of the second review mission    ■ February 1, 2011 - Government of Moldova Press Release: Prime Minister Vlad Filat had a meeting with IMF mission   members    ■ February 1, 2011 - STI Press Release: IMF Assistance in implementing the Taxpayer Compliance Program    ■ January 20, 2011 - IMF Press Statement: IMF mission will visit Chisinau during February 2-16, 2011 ■ December 29, 2010 - Tokhir Mirzoev: Interview to Economist Weekly: The main challenge in 2011 will be to continue the   reforms started in 2010 ■ December 29, 2010 - Tokhir Mirzoev: Interview to Komsomolskaya Pravda: Quick recovery of Moldova's economy after   the crisis has been a surprise for IMF ■ December 3, 2010 - STI Press Release: IMF mission provides assistance to Moldova's tax authority    ■ October 21, 2010 - Moldpres: IMF official says Moldova overcame the crisis    ■ October 21, 2010 - Tokhir Mirzoev: Presentation of the Regional Economic Outlook ■ October 6, 2010 - Ministry of Finance Press Statement: Moldova Delegation Will Participate at 2010 Annual Meetings of   the IMF & WB in Washington ■ September 30, 2010 - IMF Press Statement: IMF Perspective on Recent Economic Developments in Moldova ■ July 27, 2010 - IMF Country Report: Republic of Moldova: Request for a Three-Year Arrangement Under the Extended   Credit Facility and Request for an Extended Arrangement - Staff Report; Supplement; Staff Statement, Executive   Director's Statement ■ July 27, 2010 - Publication of the Letter of Intent and Supplementary Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies   ■ July 27, 2010 - Public Information Notice: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2010 Article IV Consultation with the Republic   of Moldova ■ July 16, 2010 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board Completes First Review Under the Extended Credit Facility and   the Extended Fund Facility Arrangements with Moldova   ■ July 8, 2010 - Chisinau Observer: Interview with Tokhir Mirzoev on tax policy ■ May 31, 2010 - "Profit" Magazine: Interview with Tokhir Mirzoev: Reforms, First and Foremost ■ May 13, 2010 - Government of Moldova's Press Release: Prime Minister Vlad Filat and head of IMF mission Nikolay   Gueorguiev held a press conference today    ■ May 13, 2010 - Moldova–2010 Article IV Consultation, Concluding Statement ■ May 13, 2010 - IMF Press Statement: IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Moldova on First Review of Extended   Credit Facility/Extended Fund Facility Arrangements ■ May 5, 2010 - Chisinau Observer Weekly "The IMF Mission Is Meeting the People" ■ April 28, 2010 - Government of Moldova's Press Release: Prime Minister Vladimir Filat met today the IMF mission, headed   by Nikolay Gueorguiev    ■ April 27, 2010 - IMF Press Statement: IMF mission will begin its work in Chişinău on April 28, 2010 ■ March 10, 2010 - Tokhir Mirzoev: Interview to Komsomolskaya Pravda: A sharp increase in wages would lead to...   unemployment and price increases ■ February 2, 2010 - Government of Moldova's Press Release: Prime Minister Vladimir Filat participated at the IMF press   conference    ■ February 2, 2010 - IMF Country Report: Republic of Moldova: Request for a Three-Year Arrangement Under the   Extended Credit Facility and Request for an Extended Arrangement - Staff Report; Supplement; Staff Statement,   Executive Director's Statement ■ February 2, 2010 - Publication of the Letter of Intent, Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies, and   Technical Memorandum of Understanding ■ 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$574 ECF/EFF Arrangements for Moldova     ■ January 29, 2010 - IMF Video: IMF approves ECF and EFF for Moldova ■ January 22, 2010 - Government of Moldova's Press Release: Prime Minister Vlad Filat met the IMF's Executive   Director, Dominique Strauss-Kahn    ■ January 20, 2010 - STI Press Release: IMF ТА mission on tax administration    ■ October 28, 2009 - Government of Moldova's Press Release: Prime Minister Vladimir Filat and head of IMF mission   Nikolay Gueorguiev held a press conference today    ■ October 28, 2009 - IMF Press Release: IMF Announces Staff-Level Agreement with Moldova for Extended Credit   Facility/Stand-by Arrangement of About US$ 600 Million   ■ October 12, 2009 - Ministry of Finance Press Statement: Moldova Delegation Participated in the Annual Meetings of the   IMF & WB ■ October 7, 2009 - Capital Market: IMF experts recommend Moldovan financial companies to be vigilant in their clients'   identification ■ September 30, 2009 - Capital Market: IMF will grant assistance to the NCFM on AML/CFT matters ■ 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      ■ July 2, 2009 - Johan Mathisen: Interview to Chisinau Observer Weekly "The next mission will come to Chisinau fairly   soon" ■ 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 ■ April 22, 2009 - IMF Press Statement: The IMF stands ready to support Moldova... ■ April 3, 2009 - Johan Mathisen: Interview to Novosti-Moldova: Moldova can benefit from preferential loans ■ 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" ■ February 16, 2009 - IMF Press Statement: IMF mission visited Chisinau... ■ February 16, 2009 - STI Press Release: Proposal from IMF TA mission    ■ December 15, 2008 - IMF Press Statement: IMF mission concluded visit to Chisinau ■ 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 - NBM: Round table on anti–money laundering and combating financing terrorism  ■ November 11, 2008 - IMF Press Statement: IMF mission will work in Chisinau during December 4-16 ■ October 10, 2008 - Ministry of Finance Press Statement: Moldova Delegation Will Participate in the Annual Meetings of   the IMF & WB in Washington ■ 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 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 8, 2008 - TV Moldova: On-air dialogue: IMF's Christophe Rosenberg and Johan Mathisen invited to the   "European Vector" program (video) ■ October 8, 2008 - IDIS Viitorul: IMF Resident Representative in Moldova speaks to young leaders about main   economic challenges  ■ 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 Report Supplement; and Press Release ■ September 18, 2008 - IMF Press Statement: IMF mission concluded visit to Chisinau ■ 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 ■ August 1, 2008 - Publication of IMF Working Paper: Zero Corporate Income Tax in Moldova: Tax Competition and Its   Implications for Eastern Europe ■ August 1, 2008 - Ministry of Finance Press Statement: IMF Mission Pays a Working Visit to MoF and STI During July 30 -   August 12, 2008 ■ July 31, 2008 - STI Press Release: IMF ТА mission    ■ 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 ■ 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 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 ■ 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 - 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 ■ January 28, 2008 - IMF Press Statement: IMF TA mission concluded its work on Jan-25 ■ January 25, 2008 - Ministry of Finance Press Statement: IMF Technical Assistance Mission Concluded Its Work on   January 25 ■ 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 7, 2007 - Capital Market: "NBM's decapitalization: true or false" ■ October 19, 2007 - Ministry of Finance Press Statement: Minister of Finance Mihail Pop Will Participate at the 2007   Annual Meetings of the IMF & WB ■ 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 ■ September 21, 2007 - Logos Press: "NBM intends to keep inflation under 10 percent", interview with Victor Cibotaru,   NBM's First Vicegovernor ■ 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 21, 2007 - Logos Press: "Financial security of growth" ■ September 14, 2007 - Infotag (Weekly Finance Issue): 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 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 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 ■ June 14, 2007 - Ministry of Finance Press Statement: Chisinau Hosted the Annual Meeting of the IMF & WB   Constituency, June 9-10 ■ 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 the 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 26, 2007 - Ministry of Finance Press Statement: On April 25, Mr Mihail Pop, Minister of Finance Had a Meeting   with the IMF EUR Mission Headed by Mr Thomas Richardson ■ 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 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 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 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 29, 2006 - IMF Press Statement: IMF TA mission concludes its work on Sep-29 ■ September 27, 2006 - Johan Mathisen: Interview to Capital Market Weekly ■ September 21, 2006 - Johan Mathisen: Interview to Chisinau Observer Weekly: "Looking ahead, we remain optimists"   ■ 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 25, 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 ■ 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: 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 Grecianîi: 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 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 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   ■ 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 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   ■ 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 ■ 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"? ■ 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 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 ■ 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 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 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 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   ■ August 30, 2004 - VIP Magazin: Interview Edgardo Ruggiero: About the IMF And the Ladies ■ May 21, 2004 - Săptămîna: Ignacio Ibarra about Rodrigo Rato, the new 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 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" ■ 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... ■ 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" ■ 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 17, 2003 - Edgardo Ruggiero: Interview to Radio Free Europe and Basa-Press: "We need to look at expenditures in   future years" ■ 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, missiom 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 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 23, 2003 - Edgardo Ruggiero: Interview to "Chisinau Observer" Weekly Newspaper: Mission to Moldova will   discuss conditions upon its arrival... ■ 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...   ■ November 30, 2002 - Basa-Press: Moldova likely to receive ordinary tranche of IMF credit not earlier than in   January... ■ 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...   ■ 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 managing 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... ■ 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   ■ 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 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 look at 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, Moldova 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 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   ■ 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 News Brief: IMF gives final approval of PRGF loan for Moldova... ■ December 21, 2000 - Basa-Press: IMF Resident Representative in Chisinau gives assessment of Braghiș 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, Braghiș 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 the 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 draff 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 says... ■ 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... ■ July 26, 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"     ■ December 1, 1999 - Publication of IMF Working Paper: Fiscal Federalism and Government Size in Transition Economies -   The Case of Moldova ■ November 24, 1999 - IMF Press Statement: "There have been a number of questions from the media recently   concerning the relationship between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Republic of Moldova..." ■ 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 Public Information Notice: IMF concludes Article IV consultation with Moldova...   ■ August 6, 1999 - IMF News Brief: 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...   ■ January 1, 1999 - Romanian language translation of the IMF Articles of Agreement published by the Ministry of Foreign   Affairs of Moldova   ■ 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 on   Moldova'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 Public Information Notice: 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 Release: IMF approves EFF credit for Moldova...   ■ July 11, 1995 - IMF Press Release: Republic of Moldova accepts Article VIII obligations...   ■ March 22, 1995 - IMF Press Release: IMF approves a 12-month stand-by credit for Moldova...   ■ December 19, 1994 - IMF approves CCFF credit for Moldova of SDR 12.2 million ■ December 1, 1994 - Publication of IMF Working Paper: Monitoring Financial Stabilization in Moldova:     The Role of Monetary Policy, Institutional Factors and Statistical Anomalies   ■ December 17, 1993 - IMF approves a 15-month stand-by credit for Moldova of SDR 51.55 million ■ September 16, 1993 - IMF approves a 12-month STF credit for Moldova of SDR 45 million ■ January 15, 1993 - IMF approves CCFF credit for Moldova of SDR 13.5 million ■ August 12, 1992 - Republic of Moldova joins the IMF   ■ July 28, 1992 - Decision of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova on joining the IMF