Interest in social spending issues has intensified over the last decade. This reflects concerns about rising inequality and the need to support vulnerable group

This Supplement presents an account of the extensive consultations and the results of various analyses that supported the development of "A Strategy for IMF Eng

This paper uses case studies to explore the nature and extent of past IMF engagement on social spending issues and to draw lessons for future engagement.

This Supplement presents an account of the extensive consultations and the results of various analyses that supported the development of "A Strategy for IMF Eng

This note provides general guidance on the operationalization of the strategy for IMF engagement on social spending. Social spending plays a critical role as a