The most recent programs for the International Monetary Fund Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=195 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 10:10:11 GMT Christine Lagarde talked about the state of the global economy and emerging markets. Among her remarks she said the global economic outlook had improved and that, "We stopped the collapse. We should avoid a relapse. It's not time to relax." She outlined the International Monetary Fund's agenda for 2013 and answered reporters' questions, including on an additional $4 billion dollar package approved for Greece. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310449-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310449-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Christine Lagarde and George Osboune spoke to reporters following their meeting on the British economy. Director Lagarde in her comments said that fiscal policies instituted by the British government had averted a larger financial crisis, but she recommended the nation adopt more stimulus measures. She also discussed other potential threats to the stability of the British and European economies at-large, including the possibility that Greece might leave the European Union. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306184-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306184-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Douglas Rediker talked about the role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the role of the U.S. within the IMF, and reasons why the IMF is seeking to raise $400 billion. He responded to phone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305582-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305582-5 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND WORLD BANK GROUP 2012 Spring Meetings 8:45-9:30a Press Briefing: IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde Moderator: Gerry Rice, Director, External Relations Department, International Monetary Fund 9:45-10:30a Press Briefing: World Bank President Robert Zoellick live.worldbank.org/spring-meetings-press-briefing-world-bank-president-robert-zoellick Moderator: Rich Mills Director of Corporate Communications at The World Bank IMF 1900 Pennsylvania Ave NW Main Press Briefing Room, Conference Hall 2 For more information: www.imf.org www.worldbank.org http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305542-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305542-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT International Monetary Fund officials spoke to reporters and answered questions about the World Economic Outlook,Spring 2012 report. They said that while the U.S. was expected to have slight growth, Europe wouldsee its economy shrink as it dealt with its debt crisis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305500-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305500-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Robert Zoellick spoke to reporters at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank annual meeting. One of the main issues being discussed was the value of national currencies, particularly the Chinese Yuan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295875-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295875-2 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dominique Strauss-Kahn spoke to reporters at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank annual meeting. One of the main issues being discussed was the value of national currencies, particularly the Chinese Yuan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295875-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295875-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dominique Strauss-Kahn spoke to the press and answered questions at the International Monetary Fund headquarters about the upcoming annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281691-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281691-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT A hearing was held on the fiscal year 2009 appropriations for international assistance programs and U.S. contributions to international financial institutions. Members asked how the U.S. can fund international assistance programs given the deficit and the failing economy. Other topics included World Bank loans to Iran, loan forgiveness for indebted nations, and whether or not the Treasury Department will put pressure on China to stop human rights abuses in Tibet. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204829-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204829-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participating by remote connection from New York City, Herbert London talked about foreign investment in U.S. companies. He described the rise of foreign investment and the threat they may pose to U.S. security. According to the International Monetary Fund, foreign government investments in U.S. companies have quadrupled in size since 1990. Mr. London also had an op-ed piece in [USA Today] on the issue. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. He also responded to student telephone calls from the C-SPAN Campaign Bus in Athens, Georgia. The students were from Clarke Central High School. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202928-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202928-5 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee held a hearing on the "Report to the Congress on International Economic and Exchange Rate Policies" prepared by the secretary of the treasury. Secretary Snow testified about a number of issues including a trade imbalance with China, efforts to change Chinese monetary policy and currency valuation, the size of trade deficits and the national debt, and pressures on international exchange rates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192600-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192600-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ngaire Woods presented points from her new book, [The Globalizers: The IMF, the World Bank, and their Borrowers,] questioning whether the time has come to rethink what these multilateral institutions do and how they do it. She asked whether the IMF and the World Bank were U.S.-dominated institutions. Topics included their impact on the economy of their borrowers, particularly Mexico and Latin America; the Russian experience; and sub-Saharan Africa. She suggested that IMF and the World Bank should not focus country by country, but should consider global imbalances, monetary cooperation and other international issues. Mr. Mallaby, the author of [The World's Banker,] and Mr. DeTray commented extensively on Dr. Woods' proposals. The participants then responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192143-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192143-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Adding details to IMF President Paul Wolfowitz's earlier news conference, the participants talked with reporters about the World Bank and International Monetary Fund's third annual [Global Monitoring Report]. They mentioned the Millennium development goals from the Monterrey Conference in which the developed countries agreed to increase and improve the quality of their aid, while the developing countries agreed to improve governance. Topics included monetary governance, money for education and health, investment in infrastructure, reduction of extreme poverty, child mortality rates, and the U.N. convention against corruption. After their remarks they answered reporters' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192141-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192141-3 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Wolfensohn talked about the role of the World Bank in trying to put together a plan for the reconstruction of Iraq, including that country's administration, education, employment, and other needs. He also talked about the results of the October Madrid, Spain, meeting of possible donors for Iraq reconstruction. He then went on to talk about the 60-year history of the World Bank and its current goals of decreasing poverty and increasing education and life expectancy in developing countries. After his speech he answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178874-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178874-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT World finance ministers and bank officials spoke about a variety of issues including the financial impact of September 11,2001 attacks on the U.S., fighting world poverty, aid to developing nations, and maintaining transparency in financial markets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172911-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172911-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Speakers protested against the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, accusing the organizations of supporting deforestation, water privatization, and war. Representatives from organizations from various parts of the world, including Bolivia and Nigeria, spoke out against the IMF and the World Bank, holding them responsible for problems in their countries. Many musicians performed on stage, including Michelle Shocked, Jim Page, and Blowback. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172903-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172903-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The guests participated in a roundtable discussion on the IMF/World Bank protest that took place on Saturday, September 28, in Washington. They responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172906-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172906-2 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Kohler and Ms. Krueger spoke to reporters at a meeting of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. Among the topics they addressed were efforts to restructure debt, crisis response, sustainable development and poverty reduction plans. Following their remarks they answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172873-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172873-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Wolfensohn spoke to reporters about the goals of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund being held in Washington, DC. Among the topics he addressed were the progress of existing development agreements, implementation of the agreements, and the need to take immediate action on the agreements. Following his remarks he answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172873-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172873-2 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke to reporters about plans to hold a march on Washington to protest the policies of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. The march was scheduled to coincide with the meeting of the IMF in Washington in late September. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172394-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172394-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Wolfensohn spoke about the IMF/World Bank Conference and what they hope to accomplish. He answered questions from members of the media. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169680-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169680-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The "Group of 24 Ministers" talks about aiding developing countries on monetary and development finance issues. They answered questions from members of the media. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169680-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169680-2 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Koehler spoke about an upcoming meeting of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. Among the issues he addressed were the state of the global economy, aid to poor countries and poverty reduction, as well as efforts to end terrorist funding. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169648-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169648-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Palast voiced his criticism of globalization, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund. He is the author of [The Best Democracy Money Can Buy: The Truth About Corporate Cons, Globalization and High-Finance Fraudsters], published by Plume. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169432-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169432-2 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Blustein talked about his book, [The Chastening: Inside the Crisis That Rocked the Global Financial System and Humbled the IMF]. He describes the global financial crisis that began in Thailand in 1997 and says that the International Monetary Fund was ill equipped to safeguard the global economy against new kinds of investor panic. He answered questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166276-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166276-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Activists talked to reporters about a lawsuit being filed against District of Columbia police over their plans to set up a fenced exclusion zone during an upcoming meeting of the International Monetary Fund. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165696-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165696-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members of activist organizations spoke to reporters about plans to protest a fall meeting of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. Among the topics they addressed were recent demonstrations in Genoa, Italy, police control and regulation of demonstrations, and the decision by officials to shorten the meeting to avoid extensive demonstration. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165612-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165612-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Kohler talked about the unprecedented growth and prosperity due to globalization, as well as the growing inequality between the rich and poor of the world. He suggested several methods of reforming the IMF to address issues of inequality and responded to audience questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158650-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158650-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ballmer talked about future trends in technology. Among the issues he addressed were the impact that the personal computer had on American society, new applications of software programs, and electronic commerce. After his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156652-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156652-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT News Channel 8 coverage of the IMF/World Bank protests in Washington D.C.. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156663-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156663-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT After a rally was canceled due to inclement weather, participants spoke to reporters about their opposition to the World Band and International Monetary Fund. Among the topics they discussed were the size of the demonstrations, the IMF and World Bank's approach to poverty, and debt relief. After their comments they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156614-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156614-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT This local broadcast focused on the protestors in Washington who objected to the economic policies of international financial institutions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156659-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156659-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT WUSA-TV coverage of IMF/World Bank protests in Washington D.C.. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156648-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156648-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT News Channel 8 coverage of the IMF/World Bank protests in Washington D.C.. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156662-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156662-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Wolfenson and Mr. Nimmananahaeminda talked to reporters about the World Bank meeting. They said that the meeting focused on reducing poverty and dealt with the AIDS epidemic. Following their remarks the answered questions from the reporters on a variety of issues, including their reaction to protests which sought to close the meeting. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156616-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156616-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comment on IMF and World Bank policies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156645-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156645-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT News Channel 8 coverage of the IMF/World Bank protests in Washington D.C.. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156661-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156661-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT WUSA-TV coverage of the IMF/World Bank protests in Washington D.C.. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156660-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156660-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT WUSA-TV coverage of the IMF/World Bank protests in Washington D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156642-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156642-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Activists spoke to reporters about their protest against the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. The expressed their objections to the institutions, made arguments against globalization, and talked about the protests and rallies which were ongoing. After their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156633-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156633-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Fischer and Mr. Brown spoke to reporters about their recent IMF/world bank meeting. They discussed the importance of globalization and strengthening the IMF in the new global economy. They also responded to questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156613-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156613-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Various scenes of protesters and police at a protest against the International Monetary Fund and World Bank were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156637-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156637-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190068-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190068-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Chief Ramsey briefed reporters on the ongoing protests against the IMF and World Bank. He answered questions about the charges filed against some of the protestors and the condition of several injured police officers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156634-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156634-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke to protesters about the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. They said the organizations did little to relieve poverty, acted only in corporate interests, and fueled corruption in developing nations. Between some speeches entertainment was provided. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156643-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156643-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT This local broadcast updated viewers on the IMF/World Bank protests. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156636-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156636-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke to protesters about the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. They said the organizations did little to relieve poverty, acted only in corporate interests, and fueled corruption in developing nations. Between some speeches entertainment was provided. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156519-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156519-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Chief Ramsey briefed reporters on protests and police responses. He urged Washington residents to avoid the downtown area if possible. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156635-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156635-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were opened for viewer comments on the arrest of hundreds of protestors in the nation's capital and other subjects. Also, protestors commented on their movement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156599-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156599-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Suarez talked about the economic needs of the developing world, Latin America in particular. He responded to audience questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156611-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156611-1 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT