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Fiscal Consequences of Armed Conflict and Terrorism in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Clements, Benedict J.; Gupta, Sanjeev; Chakravarti, Shamit - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2002
This paper analyses the fiscal effects of armed conflict and terrorism on low- and middle-income countries. An analysis of 22 conflict episodes shows that armed conflict is associated with lower growth and higher inflation, and has adverse effects on tax revenues and investment. It also leads to...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005769118
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Afghanistan; Balancing Social and Security Spending in the Context of Shrinking Resource Envelope
Aslam, Aqib; Berkes, Enrico; Fukac, Martin; Menkulasi, Jeta - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013
For Afghanistan, the dual prospect of declining donor support and high ongoing security spending over the medium term …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242233
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Islamic Republic of Afghanistan: 2014 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Press Release; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2014
KEY ISSUES Context. Over the past decade, Afghanistan has made enormous progress in reconstruction, development and … social outcomes. With significant reform efforts and donor support, Afghanistan has maintained macroeconomic stability … supporting Afghanistan through technical assistance and a three-year Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement. Reviews under …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243928
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Public Investment and Public-Private Partnerships
Hemming, Richard; Schwartz, Gerd; Akitoby, Bernardin - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2007
Over the past three decades, public spending on infrastructure, as a share of GDP, has been on the decline worldwide. Although the link between infrastructure investment and economic growth is not yet fully understood, the quality of infrastructure clearly affects a country's productivity,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010878418
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Fiscal Frameworks for Resource Rich Developing Countries
Poplawski-Ribeiro, Marcos; Villafuerte, Mauricio; … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2012
Staff Discussion Notes showcase the latest policy-related analysis and research being developed by individual IMF staff and are published to elicit comment and to further debate. These papers are generally brief and written in nontechnical language, and so are aimed at a broad audience...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010878428
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Kingdom of the Netherlands; Netherlands: 2007 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
The 2007 Article IV Consultation with the Kingdom of the Netherlands explains fiscal policy and financial sector issues. Improvements in the macroeconomic and business environments and technological innovation have contributed positively to Dutch competitiveness. Executive Directors emphasized...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244152
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Greece; Second Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement: Staff Report; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Greece.
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010
A very ambitious fiscal adjustment effort is under way. Fiscal institutional and sectoral reforms have been elaborated for a more durable adjustment. Greece’s determination toward a comprehensive modernization of the health sector, beginning with a far-reaching reform of state enterprises...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244162
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Côte d'Ivoire: Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative; Completion Point Document and Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative; Press Release
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
In April 2009, the Boards of Executive Directors of the International Development Association (IDA) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreed that Côte d’Ivoire had met the requirements for reaching the decision point under the Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC)...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244164
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Nigeria; Second Review Under the Policy Support Instrument: Staff Report; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Nigeria
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This paper discusses key findings of the Second Review Under the Policy Support Instrument for Nigeria. All assessment criteria through end-September were met except for one civil service-related measure. Remedial measures have prevented the civil service reform program from being compromised....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244171
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Central African Republic; Second Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility, Requests for Waivers of Nonobservance of Performance Crite...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
This paper reviews the Central African Republic’s three-year arrangement under the poverty reduction and growth facility. Concerns about the social impact of higher fuel prices have delayed implementation of an automatic pricing formula and caused serious fiscal losses. The new financing...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244185