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This paper reports the Fund's income position for FY 2013 following the closing of the Fund's accounts for the … financial year and completion of the external audit. FY 2013 net income, including income from surcharges, amounted to SDR 2 … of currencies has been made from the GRA to the investment account. The placement of the net income to the Fund …
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The role of trade in the global economy is at a critical juncture. Increased trade integration helped to drive economic … trade, productivity, and income growth. At the same time, trade is leaving too many individuals and communities behind … slowdown in the pace of trade reform, a post-crisis uptick in protectionism, and risk of further reversals have been a drag on …
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Efforts to liberalize world trade are increasingly focusing on strengthening the links between low-income countries …’ trade policies and their development strategies. However, although greater trade openness promises faster growth for poor …
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integration into the world community. …
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In an economy with a debt overhang, investment depends on expected tax rates. On the other hand, expected tax rates depend on the debt’s face value. Therefore investment depends on the face value of debt. I show that this may lead to a positive or negative association between debt and...
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countries grouped by income levels. The evidence indicates that a model incorporating the savings rate, export performance …
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This paper on Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers on Guinea explains medium-term development framework to achieve Millennium Development Goals and fulfill the authorities’ vision of Guinea as an emerging economy in 15 to 25 years, respectful of human rights and gender equality and...
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Poverty and unemployment remained high in Botswana. The shortcomings of the labor market policies are responsible for a high unemployment rate. This selected issues paper sheds considerable light on ways that Botswana can enhance inclusive growth and reduce the high level of structural...
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The Kingdom of Lesotho’s Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper reports that consistent implementation of sound macroeconomic policies is critical to the attainment of poverty reduction objectives. At the central level, the authorities established sector working groups to facilitate the...
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