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Adopting the Euro in Central Europe; Challenges of the Next Step in European Integration

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005

derogation from adopting the euro as their currency (that is, each country joining the EU commits to replace its national … currency with the euro, but can choose when to request permission to do so). For most of these countries, adopting the euro … convergence with the rest of the euro area. …

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Algeria; Selected Issues

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006

This Selected Issues paper for Algeria analyzes the potential economic impact of Algeriaâ€™s Association Agreement with the European Union (AAEU). The paper lays out the major elements of Algeriaâ€™s AAEU and makes a comparison with other AAEUs. It discusses the potential economic...

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Morocco; 2006 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Moroc...

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006

The macroeconomic environment is sound, with low inflation and a comfortable external position, although the fiscal position remains a concern for the medium term. The authorities have successfully privatized and liberalized the telecommunications, energy, and transportation sectors. Moreover,...

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Central African Economic and Monetary Community; Selected Issues

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006

The creation, in 1994, of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) customs union was a major step in the regional integration process in central Africa. The implementation of the agreed regime by the member countries, however, has remained unsatisfactory. A 2002â€“03...

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Japan; 2006 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Supplement; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006

Japan showed strong economic recovery from the crisis. Executive Directors welcomed the development and stressed the need for a strong monetary framework, well-designed fiscal consolidation, and structural reforms. Directors agreed that the Bank of Japanâ€™s monetary framework is well...

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South Africa; 2007 Article IV Consultation -Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for...

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007

This 2007 Article IV Consultation highlights that real GDP in South Africa grew by 5 percent in 2006 and continued to grow vigorously in early 2007. Growth was driven by strong domestic demand, with private consumption and investment spending supported by continuing robust consumer and business...

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Ukraine; Selected Issues

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005

This Selected Issues paper presents a snapshot of some economic issues for Ukraine. It analyzes risks for the banking sector stability. It investigates Ukraine’s real equilibrium exchange rate, drawing chiefly from cross-country panel-data analysis, and the experience of other neighboring...

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India; 2005 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006

Indiaâ€™s 2005 Article IV Consultation reports that the governmentâ€™s medium-term fiscal strategy is broadly appropriate, and faster implementation is crucial for its economy. Indiaâ€™s growth spurt provides a golden opportunity to fast-forward the governmentâ€™s structural...

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West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) ; Recent Economic Developments and Regional Policy Issues; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2003

This report examines recent economic developments and regional policy issues in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). Although progress has been achieved on the integration front since 1994, including the establishment of a customs union and the creation of the economic union,...

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Ukraine; Selected Issues

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2003

This Selected Issues paper examines the main factors explaining Ukraineâ€™s growth performance so far, assesses whether the recent recovery is sustainable, and provides a quantitative analysis of long-term growth prospects. It finds that the recent recovery is not yet self-sustaining and...

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