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Madagascar; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2003

This report summarizes the improved Intermediate Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) of Madagascar, and the new policy orientation of the government. This strategy is based on an objective analysis and precise criteria. It presents the general framework of intervention of the PRSP and an...

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Cambodia; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006

Cambodians have displayed tremendous resilience. The National Strategic Development Plan (NSDP) has been formulated using the comprehensive Rectangular Strategy of the Royal Government of Cambodia and synthesizes the Cambodia Millennium Development Goals (CMDG), the National Poverty Reduction...

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Potential Output and Output Gap in Central America, Panama and Dominican Republic

Johnson, Christian A - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013

Potential Output is a key factor for debt sustaintability analysis and for developing strategies for growth, but unfortunately it is an unobservable variable. Using three methodologies (production function, switching, and state-space), this paper computes potential output for CAPDR countries...

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Growth and Employment in the Dominican Republic; Options for a Job-Rich Growth

Abdullaev, Umidjon; Estevao, Marcello - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013

The Dominican Republic has posted high rates of output and productivity growth, but labor market indicators have remained weak during the past 20 years. This paper documents these trends, showing that the rapid productivity growth originates in a few sectors, while the bulk of job creation is...

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Central America, Panama, and the Dominican Republic; Trade Integration and Economic Performance

Cas, Stephanie Medina; Swiston, Andrew; Barrot, Luis-Diego - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2012

This paper studies the potential for the export sector to play a more important role in promoting growth in Central America, Panama, and the Dominican Republic (CAPDR) through deeper intra-regional and global trade integration. CAPDR countries have enacted many free trade agreements and other...

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Central Bank Financial Strength in Central America and the Dominican Republic

Swiston, Andrew; Frantischek, Florencia; Gajdeczka, Przemek - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014

This paper examines the financial strength of central banks in Central America and the Dominican Republic (CADR). Some central banks are working off the effects of intervention in distressed financial institutions during the 1990â€™s and early 2000â€™s. Their net income has improved...

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Namibia; Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005

This Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix paper analyzes the macroeconomic impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, as well … as its repercussions on fiscal policy of Namibia. The paper seeks to assess the macroeconomic impact of HIV/AIDS under a … paper also identifies the effect of HIV/AIDS on the real GDP growth rate over the medium term through a source of growth …

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HIV/AIDS; The Impacton Poverty and Inequality

Haacker, Markus; Salinas, Gonzalo - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2006

Using available data on the distribution of HIV/AIDS prevalence across population groups for four sub-Saharan African … countries and transposing this information to household income and expenditure surveys, we simulate the impact of HIV/AIDS on …

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The Macroeconomic Impact of HIV/AIDS in Botswana

Sgherri, Silvia; MacFarlan, Maitland - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2001

This paper provides an overview of the potential macroeconomic effects of HIV/AIDS in Botswana, focusing on the key … impact of HIV/AIDS, a dual-economy equilibrium model is constructed and simulated under different scenarios. Depending on … exactly how AIDS affects the outlook, GDP growth is projected to fall from around 5Â½ percent a year without the pandemic to …

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Republic of Mozambique; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Economic and Social Plan for 2005

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005

This paper discusses Mozambiqueâ€™s Poverty Reduction Strategy Paperâ€”Economic and Social Plan for 2005. In the international context, the paper presents the evolution of the international economy so as to understand under what economic conditions the country will have to implement...

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