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December 28, 2009 - IMF Survey: Multi-Speed Recovery Seen for Europe November 3, 2009 - Cross-Country Fiscal Monitor, Nov-2009: The State of Public Finances 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 9, 2009 - IMF Survey: Europe: IMF Sees Slow and Fragile Recovery, by Johan Mathisen, IMF         European Department October 8, 2009 - Commentary by Marek Belka, Director of IMF’s European Department: "Emerging Markets:         Challenges and Rewards"   October 7, 2009 - Capital Market: IMF experts recommend Moldovan financial companies to be vigilant in         their clients' identification October 6, 2009 - IMF-WB Annual Meetings: October 6-7, 2009 October 3, 2009 - Regional Economic Outlook: Europe (Oct-2009) Securing Recovery October 1, 2009 - World Economic Outlook, Oct-2009: Sustaining the Recovery September 30, 2009 - Global Financial Stability Report, Apr-2009: Navigating the Financial Challenges Ahead         September 30, 2009 - Capital Market: IMF will grant assistance to the NCFM on AML/CFT matters September 23, 2009 - Annual Report of the Executive Board, 2009: Fighting the Global Crisis September 10, 2009 - IMF Factsheet Update: The IMF at a Glance   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 30, 2009 - Cross-Country Fiscal Monitor, Jul-2009: The State of Public Finances; by Mark Horton,         Manmohan Kumar, and Paolo Mauro July 8, 2009 - World Economic Outlook Update, Jul-2009: Contractionary Forces Receding But Weak         Recovery Ahead July 2, 2009 - Johan Mathisen: Interview to Chisinau Observer Weekly "The next mission will come to         Chisinau fairly soon" May 26, 2009 - IMF Press Statement: IMF mission will work in Chisinau during May 28–June 10, 2009         May 22, 2009 - Johan Mathisen: Interview to Stroy-Business Magazine May 15, 2009 - IMF Factsheet: The IMF’s Role in Helping Protect the Most Vulnerable in the Global Crisis           May 14, 2009 - IMF Factsheet: A Changing IMF—Responding to the Crisis   May 14, 2009 - Commentary by Marek Belka and Srobona Mitra, IMF’s European Department         "In One Boat, but in Stormy Weather"   May 12, 2009 - Regional Economic Outlook: Europe (May 2009) Addressing the Crisis May 10, 2009 - IMF Webcast: Regional Economic Outlook for the Caucasus and Central Asia, by Veronica         Bacalu, IMF Senior Economist, former NBM's vicegovernor April 25, 2009 - IMF-WB Spring Meetings: April 25-26, 2009 April 22, 2009 - IMF Press Statement: The IMF stands ready to support Moldova... April 21, 2009 - Global Financial Stability Report, Apr-2009: Responding to the Financial Crisis and Measuring         Systemic Risks April 16, 2009 - World Economic Outlook, Apr-2009: Crisis and Recovery 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    January 28, 2009 - World Economic Outlook Update, Jan-2009: Global Economic Slump Challenges Policies         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         November 6, 2008 - World Economic Outlook Update, Nov-2008: Rapidly Weakening Prospects Call for New         Policy Stimulus October 28, 2008 - IMF Survey: IMF in Talks on Loans to Countries Hit by Financial Crisis October 20, 2008 - Regional Economic Outlook: Europe (Oct-2008) Dealing with Shocks October 13, 2008 - IMF-WB Annual Meetings: October 13, 2008 October 10, 2008 - Annual Report of the Executive Board, 2008: Making The Global Economy Work for All         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 "The European Vector" program (video) October 8, 2008 - IDIS Viitorul: IMF Resident Representative in Moldova speaks to young leaders about main         economic challenges  October 7, 2008 - Global Financial Stability Report, Oct-2008: Financial Stress and Deleveraging: Macro-         Financial Implications and Policy October 6, 2008 - IMF Country Report: Republic of Moldova: Fourth Review Under the Three-Year         Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility and Request for Waiver of Nonobservance of         Performance Criterion - Staff Report; Staff Rweport Supplement; and Press Release October 2, 2008 - World Economic Outlook, Oct-2008: Financial Stress, Downturns, and Recoveries 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 15, 2008 - World Economic Outlook Update, Jul-2008: Global slowdown and rising inflation 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 April 18, 2008 - Regional Economic Outlook: Europe (Apr-2008) Reassessing Risks April 12, 2008 - IMF-WB Spring Meetings: April 12-13, 2008 April 8, 2008 - Global Financial Stability Report, Apr-2008: Containing Systemic Risks and Restoring Financial         Soundness April 3, 2008 - World Economic Outlook, Apr-2008: Housing and the Business Cycle 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 February 6, 2008 - Op-Ed: Michael Deppler "Europe’s Emerging Markets: Hot Spots, or Not?" January 29, 2008 - World Economic Outlook Update, Jan-2008: An update of the key WEO projections         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 24, 2008 - IMF Survey: New Way to Visualize IMF Data January 11, 2008 - Johan Mathisen: Interview to Business Expert: Moldova has the required potential for         attracting investments in all sectors of the economy    January 9, 2008 - Moldova - 2007 Article IV Consultation, Concluding Statement of the IMF Mission         December 21, 2007 - Info-Prim Neo: IMF does not regard Moldova as a country that depends on remittances         anymore December 20, 2007 - IMF Press Statement: A mission from the IMF's European Department, headed by         Graeme Justice visited Chisinau during December 5-21, 2007   December 13, 2007 - M. Piatkowski: presentation of the paper "Zero Corporate Income Tax in Moldova:         Tax Competition and Its Implications for Eastern Europe"  December 12, 2007 - International seminar held at the NBM: "Monetary transmission and inflation modeling         seminar in Moldova"  November 21, 2007 - Capital Market: Economic situation in Moldova is much better than projected,         says IMF Resident Representative November 12, 2007 - Regional Economic Outlook: Europe (Nov-2007) Strengthening Financial Systems November 7, 2007 - Capital Market: "NBM's decapitalization: true or false" October 26, 2007 - IMF Survey: Strauss-Kahn to press ahead on IMF reform October 20, 2007 - IMF-WB Annual Meetings: October 20-22, 2007 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 17, 2007 - Annual Report of the Executive Board, 2007: Making The Global Economy Work for All         October 16, 2007 - IMF Press Statement: Joint IMF/World Bank FSAP mission concluded its work on         October 12 October 12, 2007 - IMF Press Statement: IMF TA mission concluded its work on October 11 October 11, 2007 - New IMF Blog: Public Financial Management blog of the Fiscal Affairs Department.         Details October 9, 2007 - World Economic Outlook, Oct-2007: Globalization and Inequality September 21, 2007 - Logos Press: "NBM intends to keep inflation under 10 percent", interview with         Victor Cibotaru, NBM's First Vicegovernor October 3, 2007 - Launch of new multilingual websites at IMF.ORG - Russian language site added.         Details October 2, 2007 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board Selects Dominique Strauss-Kahn as IMF Managing         Director September 28, 2007 - Pro TV: IMF is preoccupied with the level of inflation in Moldova (video) September 27, 2007 - IMF Press Statement: A mission from the IMF's European Department, headed by         Graeme Justice visited Chisinau during September 20-27, 2007   September 27, 2007 - IMF Press Statement: IMF TA mission concluded its work on Sep-26 September 27, 2007 - IMF Press Statement: IMF TA mission concluded its work on Sep-25 September 24, 2007 - Global Financial Stability Report, Oct-2007: Causes, Consequences, and Policies 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 25, 2007 - World Economic Outlook Update, Jul-2007: An update of the key WEO projections July 22, 2007 - IMF Press Statement: 63 years ago, on July 22, 1944, the IMF Articles of Agreement were         formulated at the International Monetary and Financial Conference in Bretton Woods July 20, 2007 - Publication of the Letter of Intent, Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies, and         Technical Memorandum of Understanding (June 25, 2007)    July 13, 2007 - Government of Moldova's Press Release: Moldovan premier participates in videoconference         with International Monetary Fund's chief negotiator for Moldova    July 13, 2007 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board Completes Second Review of Moldova's PRGF         Arrangement and Approves US$33.1 Million Disbursement    July 13, 2007 - IMF Press Statement: New IMF Mission Chief for Moldova July 12, 2007 - General Mayor of Chisinau, Dorin Chirtoacă, received Johan Mathisen, IMF Resident         Representative in Moldova June 29, 2007 - IMF Press Release: IMF Managing Director Rodrigo de Rato to leave following the 2007         Annual Meetings    June 15, 2007 - IMF Press Statement: IMF TA mission concludes its work on June 15 June 14, 2007 - IMF Press Statement: IMF TA mission concludes its work on June 14 June 14, 2007 - Ministry of Finance Press Statement: Chisinau Hosted the Annual Meeting of the         IMF & WB Constituency, June 9-10 May 30, 2007 - Concluding Statement of the IMF Mission on Euro-Area Policies, in the Context of the 2007         Article IV Consultation Discussions with the Euro-Area Countries May 11, 2007 - Logos Press: "Winners are not tried" May 9, 2007 - Thomas Richardson: Interview to Basa-Press: President's initiatives will be effective only if         complemented by other broader reforms   May 9, 2007 - BBC: IMF concerned about tax amnesty suggested by the Government May 9, 2007 - Eco: The IMF and Chisinau authorities share different opinions on the increase of salaries in         public sector May 9, 2007 - Moldova Suverana: Preliminary agreement on the new Memorandum with IMF May 8, 2007 - IMF Press Statement: A mission from the IMF's European Department, headed by Thomas         Richardson, visited Chisinau during April 25-May 8, 2007   May 2, 2007 - Newsclip: President Voronin awarded 'Civic Merit' medal to an IMF Director April 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 14, 2007 - IMF-WB Spring Meetings: April 14-15, 2007 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 11, 2007 - World Economic Outlook, Apr-2007: Spillovers and Cycles in the Global Economy   April 10, 2007 - Global Financial Stability Report, Apr-2007: Market Developments and Issues 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" September 20, 2006 - IMF Survey: Singapore smiles as meetings get under way September 20, 2006 - IMF Survey: IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings: Spotlight on IMF reform and         globalization in Singapore September 20, 2006 - IMF Factsheet: The 2006 Annual Meetings September 19, 2006 - IMF-WB Annual Meetings: September 19-20, 2006 September 14, 2006 - World Economic Outlook, Sep-2006: Financial Systems and Economic Cycles           September 12, 2006 - Global Financial Stability Report, Sep-2006: Market Developments and Issues September 12, 2006 - Annual Report of the Executive Board for the Financial Year Ended April 30, 2006 August 30, 2006 - IMF Civil Society Newsletter - August 2006 (incl. J. Mathisen's letter about the PRSP         process starting to take hold in Moldova) August 25, 2006 - IMF Press Statement: IMF TA mission concludes its work on August 25 August 4, 2006 - IMF Press Statement: IMF technical assistance mission on AML/CFT issues July 31, 2006 - Renewing the IMF's Commitment to Low-Income Countries, Speech by Rodrigo de Rato,         IMF Managing Director July 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 13, 2006 - Factsheet update: Moldova and the IMF      May 12, 2006 - Paris Club Press Release: The Paris Club and Moldova agree to a debt restructuring     May 5, 2006 - IMF Press Release: IMF approves US$118.2 million arrangement under the Poverty Reduction         and Growth Facility with Moldova    May 5, 2006 - IMF Press Statement: IMF's Executive Board approves US$118.2 million PGRF agreement with         Moldova   May 4, 2006 - IMF Press Release: BIS, IMF, the OECD and the World Bank Launch Joint External Debt Web         Site   May 3, 2006 - Joint IMF & NBS Press Statement: Republic of Moldova joins world's top third in provision of         advanced economic information   May 3, 2006 - IMF Press Release: Republic of Moldova Subscribes to the IMF Special Data Dissemination         Standard   April 22, 2006 - IMF-WB Spring Meetings: April 22-23, 2006 April 13, 2006 - World Economic Outlook, Apr-2006: Globalization and Inflation   April 6, 2006 - Global Financial Stability Report, Apr-2006: Market Developments and Issues April 7, 2006 - Moldpres: Jeroen Kremers: Moldova's cooperation programme with IMF likely to be approved         in May   March 23, 2006 - Johan Mathisen: Interview to Radio Free Europe and Basa-Press: This is the time to take         full advantage of the good will of donors and authorities' commitment to implement reforms... March 17, 2006 - IMF Survey, vol. 35, no. 3: Building a better future at home: remittances in Moldova           March 16, 2006 - IMF in Focus: Organization and Finances - Running the IMF - Romanian translation added           March 13, 2006 - International Monetary Fund: Moldova - Report on Observance of Standards and Codes -         Data Module, Response by the Authorities, and Detailed Assessments Using the DQAF   March 10, 2006 - Factsheet: IMF Surveillance - Romanian translation added    February 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 24, 2005 - IMF-WB Annual Meetings: September 24-25, 2005 September 16, 2005 - Annual Report of the Executive Board for the Financial Year Ended April 30, 2005 September 15, 2005 - Global Financial Stability Report, Sep-2005: Market Developments and Issues September 14, 2005 - World Economic Outlook, Sep-2005: Building Institutions 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 April 15, 2005 - IMF-WB Spring Meetings: April 15-16, 2005 April 7, 2005 - World Economic Outlook, Apr-2005: Globalization and External Imbalances April 5, 2005 - Global Financial Stability Report, Apr-2005: Market Developments and Issues February 23, 2005 - IMF Country Report released: Republic of Moldova: Financial System Stability         Assessment (including ROSCs on Monetary and Financial Policy Transparency, and on Banking Supervision)              February 17, 2005 - IMF Country Report released: Republic of Moldova: Selected Issues February 17, 2005 - IMF Country Report released: Republic of Moldova: Statistical Appendix February 17, 2005 - IMF Country Report released: Republic of Moldova: 2004 Article IV Consultation -         Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive         Director for the Republic of Moldova February 17, 2005 - IMF Public Information Notice: IMF concludes 2004 Article IV consultation with the         Republic of Moldova     February 10, 2005 - Basa-Press: IMF Directors appreciate Moldovan growth, but advise Chisinau to speed up         reforms January 17, 2005 - IMF Press Release: IMF Managing Director Rodrigo de Rato welcomes UN Millennium         Project's report on achieving Millennium Development Goals   January 5, 2005 - 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 29, 2004 - Project Syndicate: Rodrigo de Rato: Building on the global recovery October 26, 2004 - Azi.md - Economic comment: Renewal of external financing is not under discussion. Yet         October 18, 2004 - Edgardo Ruggiero: IMF press conference on the occasion of Article IV Mission arrival:         Full transcript October 3, 2004 - IMF-WB Annual Meetings: October 3, 2004 September 30, 2004 - Annual Report of the Executive Board for the Financial Year Ended April 30, 2004 September 29, 2004 - World Economic Outlook, Sep-2004: The Global Demographic Transition September 13, 2004 - Global Financial Stability Report, Sep-2004: Market Developments and Issues August 30, 2004 - VIP Magazin: Interview Edgardo Ruggiero: About the IMF And the Ladies June 23, 2004 - Address by Anne O. Krueger: "The IMF at 60: Equipped for Today's Challenges?" May 21, 2004 - Săptămîna: Ignacio Ibarra about Rodrigo Rato, the new IMF Managing Director May 4, 2004 - IMF Press Release: IMF Executive Board Selects Rodrigo Rato as IMF Managing Director April 24, 2004 - IMF-WB Spring Meetings: April 24-25, 2004 April 14, 2004 - World Economic Outlook, Apr-2004: Advancing Structural Reforms April 6, 2004 - Global Financial Stability Report, Apr-2004: Market Developments and Issues 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 23, 2003 - IMF-WB Annual Meetings: September 23-24, 2003 September 21, 2003 - Edgardo Ruggiero: Interview to Pro TV: "The key is to develop sound economic policies" September 13, 2003 - World Economic Outlook, Sep-2003: Public Debt in Emerging Markets September 10, 2003 - Edgardo Ruggiero: Interview to Infotag: "External lending may be resumed in Q2 2004,         at best" September 9, 2003 - Edgardo Ruggiero: Interview to Basa-Press: "If everything goes fast, new financing         programme for Moldova could be approved in the first half of 2004" September 9, 2003 - Global Financial Stability Report, Sep-2003: Market Developments and Issues September 1, 2003 - Publication of IMF Working Paper: Reforming Tax Systems : Experience of the Baltics,         Russia, and Other Countries of the Former Soviet Union July 31, 2003 - IMF Press Release: IMF Managing Director Horst Köhler announces changes in organization         of IMF area departments   July 30, 2003  - AP Flux: The IMF stopped financing for the Republic of Moldova because the government         did not fulfill its commitments...   July 30, 2003 - Basa-Press: Moldova not persuading IMF to release new tranche in September... July 30, 2003 - Infotag: Press conference of the IMF Resident Representative Edgardo Ruggiero: Moldova         will not get IMF credit in 2003. Moldova unable to apply to Paris Club for debt restructuring   July 14, 2003 - Edgardo Ruggiero: Interview to Infomarket.md - Moldova has to undertake four more steps in         order to unlock external financing June 27, 2003 - Jeroen J. M. Kremers: Interview to Moldpres News Agency: Moldova has important         economic assets that should be fully exploited    June 27, 2003 - Logos Press: Jeroen J. M. Kremers - In order to establish an efficient market economy in         Moldova, focused work is needed   June 19, 2003 - Interlic: Moldova may receive the next $15m tranche from IMF in September 2003...         June 19, 2003 - AP Flux: The government must fulfill, till July 21st, a series of requirements to obtain         financing from IMF   June 19, 2003 - "Chisinau Observer" Weekly Newspaper: Moldova has last chance to get IMF credit June 19, 2003 - Infotag: IMF may resume lending in September... June 19, 2003 - Basa-Press: IMF mission, Moldovan government reached preliminary agreement, some         problems not resolved yet... June 19, 2003 - Reporter.md: Mission reached a preliminary agreement with the government, but there are         still many issues to be resolved... June 6, 2003 - Infomarket.md: Edgardo Ruggiero: "Visit of the IMF mission is a chance of success, but it does         not guarantee the success" June 5, 2003 - Reporter.md: Practically none of the prior actions agreed with the IMF were met in full...         June 5, 2003 - AP Flux: Edgardo Ruggiero: "It will be intricate for the Republic of Moldova to survive without         external financing"   June 5, 2003  - "Chisinau Observer" Weekly Newspaper: “Very interesting discussions” in the framework of         cooperation with the IMF June 4, 2003 - Interlic: The IMF considers the new bill on the pre-shipment inspection as acceptable...         And disagrees with the government that the transition from judets to rayons would lead to a reduction in         expenditures...   June 4, 2003 - Basa-Press: Government makes some progress in actions agreed with IMF, but there is still         much to do - says Ruggiero... May 28, 2003 - IMF communiqué: Common criticisms of the IMF - questions and answers May 17, 2003 - Edgardo Ruggiero: Interview to Radio Free Europe and Basa-Press: "We need to look at         expenditures in future years" April 30, 2003 - Annual Report of the Executive Board for the Financial Year Ended April 30, 2003 April 12, 2003 - IMF-WB Spring Meetings: April 12-13, 2003 April 9, 2003 - World Economic Outlook, Apr-2003: Growth and Institutions March 27, 2003 - Global Financial Stability Report, Mar-2003: Market Developments and Issues March 26, 2003 - Infotag: IMF mission not ruling out chance for Moldova to receive $25 million in June March 26, 2003 - Basa-Press: Moldova failing to meet preliminary actions previously agreed with IMF, mission         says... March 20, 2003 - Interlic: In order to receive the next tranches Moldova has to fulfill all the IMF         conditions...   March 14, 2003 - Logos Press: E. Ruggiero - The International Monetary Fund has some questions for the         government...   March 14, 2003 - IMF communiqué: Poverty and Social Impact Analysis website launched   March 12, 2003 - Basa-Press: IMF to study resumption of financial assistance for Moldova in June... March 3, 2003 - Basa-Press: IMF mission expected in Chisinau on March 13... February 28, 2003 - Basa-Press: IMF Resident Representative says further assistance depends on terms and         content of future law on pre-shipment inspection... February 27, 2003 - AP Flux: IMF had informed the government from Chisinau about its position regarding         legalization of pre-shipment inspection...   February 20, 2003 - Information about Moldova and General Data Dissemination System (GDDS) February 19, 2003 - Infotag: IMF to continue to work with Moldova January 27, 2003 - John Odling-Smee: Interview to Basa-Press News Agency: Creditors will condition support         for the poorest CIS countries with continuation of reforms...   January 24, 2003 - Basa-Press: Lucerne conference on CIS-7 initiative calls for more assistance from         donors...   January 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... December 12, 2002 - Global Financial Stability Report, Dec-2002: Market Developments and Issues 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 29, 2002 - IMF-WB Annual Meetings: September 29, 2002 September 25, 2002 - World Economic Outlook, Sep-2002: Trade and Finance 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 17, 2002 - Annual Report of the Executive Board for the Financial Year Ended April 30, 2002 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 12, 2002 - Global Financial Stability Report, Sep-2002: Market Developments and Issues 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...   June 12, 2002 - Global Financial Stability Report, Jun-2002: Market Developments and Issues 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...    April 18, 2002 - World Economic Outlook, Apr-2002: Recessions and Recoveries May 8, 2002 - IMF Press Statement: An IMF mission will visit Chisinau May 14-21, led by Marta Castello-         Branco, the new IMF mission chief for Moldova... April 20, 2002 - IMF-WB Spring Meetings: April 20-21, 2002 March 14, 2002 - Global Financial Stability Report, Mar-2002: Market Developments and Issues March 7, 2002 - IMF Press Statement: Conclusion of IMF mission to Moldova, February 26 to March 7, 2002            March 2, 2002 - Basa-Press: Moldovan authorities meet new IMF mission with unprepared homework...            February 28, 2002 - Hassan Al-Atrash: Interview to Infotag News Agency: I am optimistic about Moldova's         prospects, says former head of IMF's mission. But optimistic in long-term    February 28, 2002 - Hassan Al-Atrash: Interview to "Observator Economic" Magazine: I'm leaving Moldova         more pessimistic than when I came here   February 28, 2002 - Hassan Al-Atrash: Interview to "Chisinau Observer" Weekly Newspaper: Moldova's uphill         financial balancing act    February 28, 2002 - Basa-Press: Al-Atrash: Moldovan-Russian gas agreement compromised IMF assistance for         Tarlev's government...    February 26, 2002 - Basa-Press: IMF will name no successor to outgoing Resident Representative to Moldova         for time being...    February 22, 2002 - Moldpres: IMF to resume negotiations with Moldovan cabinet next week...   February 14, 2002 - Basa-Press: IMF considers that the resignation of Mihai Manoli is a major loss...    February 14, 2002 - Basa-Press: Problems when inspecting goods prior to delivery must be settled between         government and SGS...   February 13, 2002 - Basa-Press: Hassan Al-Atrash rejects accusations that IMF is imposing political         conditions to de-block financing...    February 7, 2002 - Basa-Press: Moldova will lose chance to restructure foreign debts, if it fails to honor         international commitments, IMF official warns...    February 6, 2002 - Basa-Press: IMF decision on assistance for Moldova will be announced not earlier than         April...   February 6, 2002 - Infomarket.md: Press conference at the IMF office   January 18, 2002 - IMF and WB Press Statement: Toward faster poverty reduction December 22, 2001 - Basa-Press: Chisinau to urgently present interpretation of Moldovan-Russian gas supply         agreement to IMF...    December 21, 2001 - Basa-Press: IMF mission ends three-day visit in Moldova...   December 21, 2001 - AP Flux: IMF experts and those of Moldova treat differently the Moldovan-Russian         agreement regarding the delivery of natural gas...    December 21, 2001 - Infotag:  IMF mission dislikes gas supply terms... December 18, 2001 - World Economic Outlook (Special Issue), Dec-2001: The Global Economy After         September 11 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 17, 2001 - IMF-WB Annual Meetings: November 17, 2001 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 31, 2001 - World Economic Outlook, Sep-2001: The Information Technology Revolution 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 19, 2001 - Annual Report of the Executive Board for the Financial Year Ended April 30, 2001 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... May 1, 2001 - World Economic Outlook, May 2001: Fiscal Policy and Macroeconomic Stability 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 26, 2001 - IMF-WB Spring Meetings: April 26-30, 2001 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   March 12, 2001 - IMF and World Bank Paper: Armenia, Georgia, Kyrgyz Republic, Moldova, and Tajikistan:         External Debt and Fiscal Sustainability   February 27, 2001 - Infotag:  IMF disburses $12 million tranche to fight poverty in Moldova... February 24, 2001 - Basa-Press: IMF releases to Economics Ministry recommendations for drafting laws on         Free Economic Zones...   February 16, 2001 - Basa-Press: IMF to release second 12-million-dollar tranche in late February...   February 2, 2001 - Basa-Press: New IMF mission due in April to assess Moldova's performance under assumed         commitments...   February 2, 2001 - Basa-Press: IMF mission head says Moldova has image of business-unfriendly country...           February 2, 2001 - Basa-Press: IMF will continue crediting the Republic of Moldova...   January 26, 2001 - Basa-Press: Richard Haas: Irrespective who comes to power in Chisinau, IMF will continue         supporting Moldova...   January 26, 2001 - Infotag:  L. Talmaci: National Bank fares better than IMF expects...   January 26, 2001 - IMF Country Report Republic of Moldova: Recent Economic Developments is available January 17, 2001 - IMF Press Statement: IMF is planning a mission during January 25-February 5, 2001 to         assess performance under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility... January 3, 2001 - Infotag:  IMF and WB resume crediting for Moldova... December 22, 2000 - Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper for Moldova was posted on IMF's web site         December 21, 2000 - IMF 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, Braghis says...   December 16, 2000 - Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies of the Government and National Bank         of Moldova was posted on IMF's web site December 16, 2000 - IMF Press Statement: IMF approves in principle loan of US$142 million for Poverty         Reduction and Growth in the Republic of Moldova... December 13, 2000 - Moldpres: IMF makes good ties with Moldova conditional upon reforms' continuation         and maintenance of political stability...   December 12, 2000 - Hassan Al-Atrash: Interview to Moldpres News Agency "IMF Board of Directors might         probably take a positive decision on resumption of crediting for Moldova..." December 12, 2000 - Hassan Al-Atrash: short interview to "Jurnalul National" newspaper "What is the IMF's         forecast for economic growth in the Republic of Moldova in 2001?" December 6, 2000 - Hassan Al-Atrash: Interview to Basa-Press News Agency "Moldova could receive external         financial support of 42 million dollars in December..." December 1, 2000 - Basa-Press: Moldova signs three-year memorandum with IMF, awaiting approval...   November 30, 2000 - Infotag: Budget adoption will de-frost external crediting, Finance Minister says...           November 30, 2000 - Infotag: 2001 State Budget adopted in Moldova...   November 24, 2000 - Government of the Republic of Moldova posted on its official web site the draft of         Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper for Moldova...   November 10, 2000 - Article from Infomarket.md Electronic Magazine: Memorandum with IMF is signed - is         everyone pleased?! November 8, 2000 - Infotag: Memorandum to be signed with IMF this month...   November 1, 2000 - Basa-Press: IMF ready to offer Moldova credits to fight poverty under 0.5-percent         rate...   October 31, 2000 - Press Statement by the Government of the Republic of Moldova: With regard to the         negotiations with the mission of the International Monetary Fund led by Mr. Richard Haas held over the last         two weeks in Chisinau...   October 30, 2000 - Basa-Press: Memorandum with IMF could be signed on December 18...   October 30, 2000 - AP Flux: The government has finalized the negotiations with IMF on the new draft         memorandum...   October 30, 2000 - Infotag: IMF ready to resume crediting...   October 30, 2000 - Reuters: IMF sees new $150m Moldova loan plan approved in December...   October 23, 2000 - Infotag:  IMF sets tough timing for Parliament... October 19, 2000 - Hassan Al-Atrash: Statement for the Infomarket.md Electronic Magazine "We are pleased         that Parliament has approved the privatization bill..." October 16, 2000 - Hassan Al-Atrash: Interview to "Reporter.md" Internet Magazine "In Moldova the IMF         funds were used properly"   October 14, 2000 - Hassan Al-Atrash: Interview to Basa-Press News Agency "IMF mission could finalize         negotiations regarding new three year credit program" October 12, 2000 - IMF Press Statement: An International Monetary Fund mission is expected to visit         Chisinau during October 18-30... September 30, 2000 - Basa-Press: October will be decisive for relations between Moldova and IMF, Fund         representative says... September 22, 2000 - Logos-Press: "IMF's Globalization" September 19, 2000 - World Economic Outlook, Sep-2000: Focus on Transition Economies September 19, 2000 - IMF-WB Annual Meetings: September 19-28, 2000 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... September 13, 2000 - Annual Report of the Executive Board for the Financial Year Ended April 30, 2000 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" May 12, 2000 - World Economic Outlook, May 2000: Asset Prices and the Business Cycle 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 April 11, 2000 - IMF-WB Spring Meetings: April 11-17, 2000 February 1, 2000 - Publication of IMF Working Paper: The Great Contractions in Russia, the Baltics and the         Other Countries of the Former Soviet Union : A View From the Supply Side 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"   September 25, 1999 - IMF-WB Annual Meetings: September 25-30, 1999 September 22, 1999 - World Economic Outlook, Sep-1999: Safeguarding Macroeconomic Stability at Low         Inflation September 13, 1999 - Annual Report of the Executive Board for the Financial Year Ended April 30, 1999 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... May 1, 1999 - World Economic Outlook, May 1999: International Financial Contagion April 22, 1999 - IMF Press Statement: IMF mission to Moldova during April 28-May 13, 1999...   April 20, 1999 - IMF-WB Spring Meetings: April 20-28, 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 - Publication of IMF Working Paper: Central Bank Autonomy, and Inflation and Output         Performance in the Baltic States, Russia, and Other Countries of the Former Soviet Union, 1995-1997 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”   October 1, 1998 - World Economic Outlook, Oct-1998: Financial Turbulence and the World Economy September 29, 1998 - IMF-WB Annual Meetings: September 29-October 8, 1998 September 26, 1998 - Mark Horton: Interview to BASA-Press News Agency "Expo-Business-Chisinau is a load         on Мoldova's budget"   September 13, 1998 - Annual Report of the Executive Board for the Financial Year Ended April 30, 1998 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 1, 1998 - World Economic Outlook, May 1998: Financial Crises: Causes and Indicators May 1, 1998 - Publication of IMF Working Paper: Government Expenditure Arrears: Securitization and Other         Solutions   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...   April 13, 1998 - IMF-WB Spring Meetings: April 13-17, 1998 February 1, 1998 - Publication of IMF Working Paper: Pension Reform in the Baltics, Russia, and other         Countries of the Former Soviet Union 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 15, 1997 - Annual Report of the Executive Board for the Financial Year Ended April 30, 1997 October 15, 1997 - World Economic Outlook, October 1997 October 16, 1997 - IMF Press Statement: IMF Mission Arrives in Chisinau today for two-week visit... September 17, 1997 - IMF-WB Annual Meetings: September 17-25, 1997   September 1, 1997 - Publication of IMF Working Paper: Explaining and Forecasting the Velocity of Money in         Transition Economies, with Special Reference to the Baltics, Russia and other Countries of the Former         Soviet Union 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...   June 1, 1997 - Publication of IMF Working Paper: External Borrowing by the Baltics, Russia and Other         Countries of the Former Soviet Union : Developments and Policy Issues 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...   April 22, 1997 - IMF-WB Spring Meetings: April 22-29, 1997 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...   September 26, 1996 - IMF-WB Annual Meetings: September 26-October 3, 1996   September 18, 1996 - Annual Report of the Executive Board for the Financial Year Ended April 30, 1996 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 21, 1994 - Address by Michel Camdessus: "International Cooperation for High-Quality Growth:         The Role of the IMF at 50"   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 June 15, 1993 - World Economic Outlook, June 1993 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