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Microfinance Institutions and Public Policy
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2002
Many governments and nongovernmental organizations have adopted policies to promote the growth of microfinance institutions (MFIs). The appropriate level and form of support for MFIs are discussed in this paper on the basis of a review of key MFI characteristics. Governments are also responsible...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005768989
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Guinea-Bissau; Second Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
This paper reports on the economic and financial reforms in Guinea-Bissau. After a long period of recession since the beginning of 2000 followed by a slight recovery in 2007, the economy of Guinea-Bissau has entered a new growth spurt in 2008. The budget deficit, which averaged 10 percent of GDP...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245121
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Liberia; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
This paper discusses implementation of the Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) in Liberia. Liberia’s PRS articulates the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245748
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Economic policies for a new South Africa
Lachman, Desmond (ed.); Ballali, Daudi (contributor) - International Monetary Fund - 1992
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Rural-urban dynamics and the millennium development goals
2013
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Global Monitoring Report 2014/2015 : Ending Poverty and Sharing Prosperity
World Bank - 2014
The Global Monitoring Report 2014/2015: Ending Poverty and Sharing Prosperity was written jointly by the World Bank … Development. This year's report details, for the first time, progress toward the WBG's twin goals of ending extreme poverty by …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011394064
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Poverty and social impact analysis by the IMF : review of methodology and selected evidence
Gillingham, Robert (contributor) - 2008
The Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) is used by the IMF to provide support for countries' implementation of … their poverty reduction and growth strategies. A key requirement in the design of PRGF programs is understanding the effects … effects. Poverty and social impact analysis (PSIA) is a critical instrument for pursuing this goal. The IMF has therefore …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012673974
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Namibia; 2006 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Namibia
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This 2006 Article IV Consultation highlights that with generally prudent macroeconomic policies, Namibia has enjoyed robust growth, moderate inflation, and strong external surpluses. Growth is expected to increase to 4½ percent in 2006, after 4¼ percent in 2005, owing in part to a recovery...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244194
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Republic of Moldova; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Annual Evaluation Report 2005: Joint Staff Advisory Note
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
accomplishments and shortcomings of the past year, focusing on outcomes rather than inputs. It points to evidence of continued poverty … presents an updated description of the dynamics of poverty and inequality in Moldova. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244213
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Gabon; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
Efficiency and equity reasons suggest placing a high priority on ensuring that fiscal policy is on a sustainable path. This chapter has sought to estimate the sustainable long-term non-oil primary deficit and the optimal adjustment path toward that level. The banks’ inability to monitor...
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