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The International Monetary Fund's primary purpose is to ensure the stability of the international monetary system. It is an organisation of 190 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty.
IMF factsheets are a popular information source, describing in plain English the organisation's mandate and operations, as well as its role on issues of relevance in international economics and finance.