THE INTERNATIONAL

MONETARY FUND AND

ITS AIMS
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an
international organization that was established in 1944 to
promote global economic cooperation and stability,
facilitate international trade, and reduce poverty around
the world. The IMF's primary aims include:
1. Promoting global economic growth: The IMF aims to promote global
economic growth by providing financial assistance and policy advice to
member countries facing economic difficulties.
2. Maintaining monetary cooperation: The IMF seeks to maintain monetary
cooperation and exchange rate stability among its member countries, by
providing a forum for discussion and cooperation on economic policies.
3. Facilitating international trade: The IMF aims to facilitate international
trade by providing assistance to member countries in removing barriers to
trade and improving their trade policies.
4. Reducing poverty: The IMF works to reduce poverty around the world by
providing financial assistance and policy advice to member countries to help
them achieve sustainable economic