'''International Monetary Fund''' ('''IMF''') is an international financial organization that promotes global monetary cooperation and financial stability. It was established in 1944 at the [[Bretton Woods Conference]] and is headquartered in [[Washington, D.C.]]

The IMF provides [[economic]] surveillance, policy advice, financial assistance, and technical assistance to its member countries. Its activities are intended to support economic stability, facilitate international trade, and help countries address [[balance of payments]] problems.

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