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Mali; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
The cotton sector in Mali is facing major challenges to overcome, with low export prices, technical hurdles, and a … poorly performing state-owned cotton ginner. Some reforms, most notably with regard to the setting of the farmgate … that the production process be modernized and the ginner profoundly reformed if cotton is to play a major role in poverty …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244636
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Central African Republic; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: First Annual Progress Report
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
This paper discusses key findings of the first annual progress report on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) for Central African Republic. The first year of PRSP implementation was characterized by an unfavorable international economic environment, with its repercussions on the national...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244862
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Burkina Faso; Fourth Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria: Staff Report; Sta...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
This paper focuses on the Fourth Review for Burkina Faso under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility program. All quantitative performance criteria were met, notably the targets for the fiscal deficit, revenues, and social expenditure. The authorities reiterated their commitment to reforming...
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Côte d'Ivoire; 2007 Article IV Consultation and Request for Emergency Post-Conflict Assistance-Staff Report; Staff Statement; Staff Supplement; Public Information Notice and Press...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This 2007 Article IV Consultation highlights that Côte d’Ivoire’s crisis has taken a heavy toll on growth and social conditions. Per capita income fell by one-sixth, poverty rose, and many social indicators worsened. These developments have also hurt regional trade and output. The external...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245029
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Burkina Faso; Joint Staff Advisory Note on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
Burkina Faso has set up ambitious developmental goals and outlined policies and reforms to reach these goals under the Strategy for Accelerated Growth and Sustained Development (SCADD). It is recognized that poverty alleviation is a long-term challenge, and there is greater scrutiny of the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245053
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Côte d’Ivoire; Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative: Preliminary Document
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
This paper discusses Côte d’Ivoire’s preliminary assessment of eligibility for assistance under the Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative. The March 2007 Ouagadougou Political Accord provides a roadmap for reunification, national reconciliation, demobilization, and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245534
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Mali; Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
In recent years, the IMF has released a growing number of reports and other documents covering economic and financial developments and trends in member countries. Each report, prepared by a staff team after discussions with government officials, is published at the option of the member country.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005591540
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Syrian Arab Republic; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
Syria faces two interrelated medium-term challenges posed by the prospective decline in its oil reserves. The recently approved five-year plan (FYP) laid down a comprehensive strategy to address these challenges. Syria’s public finances are headed for challenging times in the coming...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242932
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Mali; Ex Post Assessment of Longer-Term Program Engagement: Staff Report; Statement by the Executive Director for Mali; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discuss...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
Ex Post Assessments are intended to provide an opportunity to step back from continuing program relations to consider an analysis of the economic problems facing the country, review progress under IMF-supported programs, and draw forward-looking lessons for future IMF engagement. The program...
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Burkina Faso; Third Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility: Staff Report; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
This paper presents Burkina Faso’s third review under the Three-Year Arrangement under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility. Favorable weather augurs well for a rebound in agricultural production, but real GDP growth is expected to remain below trend in the near term. A good harvest...
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