Washington, DC (August 9, 2010) – New Rules for Global Finance is pleased to announce the launch of its new website as a vital communication tool for its members and those concerned about global financial governance. Visitors will find an improved website which offers such advances as an integrated blog and user-friendly layout.

What we do

New Rules’ programs promote the accountability and governance reform of the major International Financial Institutions (IFIs), policy advances in finance for development, and capacity building in taxation of domestic resources for inclusive development. Advances made in our programs contribute significantly toward the reduction of global poverty and inequality.

Current Programs

• Tracking G20 Assignments to the Financial Stability Board and the International Monetary Fund
• Reforming the Governance Practices of the IMF and other IFIs
• South-South Sharing of Successful Tax Practices (S4TP)
• Macroeconomic Policy Impact Analysis (update coming soon)

Archived Programs

• Fourth Pillar Consultation on IMF Governance (2009)
• Bringing Balance to the IMF Reform (2008-2009)
• High Level Panel on IMF Board Accountability (2006-2007)
• Democratic Governance and Parliamentary Oversight (2005-2006)
• Poverty and Social Impact Assessment (2003-2006)
• FFD Multi-Stakeholder Consultation on Systemic Issues (2004-2005)

New Rules for Global Finance encourages you to GET INVOLVED!

1. Join our listserv. Since 2001 the New_Rules Listserv has been an interactive communication tool for exchanging scholarly papers and information of interest to the global New Rules audience.
2. Subscribe to weekly program updates. Subscribers will receive a weekly update on New Rules programs and events.
3. Become a member of New Rules for Global Finance. Members are invited to the Annual General Meeting, are listed in the Organizations’ brochure, and can nominate board members.
4. Become a Donor. Support the work of the New Rules for Global Finance with a tax-deductable donation

Mission

The New Rules for Global Finance Coalition is a networking, idea generating, nongovernmental organization that seeks to promote stable global financial systems which reduce poverty and inequality. New Rules convenes activists and policymakers from developed and developing countries to identify politically feasible and technically sound solutions to systemic issues of international finance and resource mobilization, solutions which will advance inclusive development.