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Increasing Productivity Growth in Middle Income Countries
Abdychev, Aidar; Jirasavetakul, La-Bhus Fah; Jonelis, … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2015
contribution of total factor productivity (TFP) to growth is largely responsible for the slowdown in trend growth in many SMICs …, which highlights the need for policy actions to reinvigorate productivity growth. This paper explores the question of what … kind of structural policies could boost productivity growth in SMICs and the political economy factors that may be …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011123829
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The Quality of the Recent High-Growth Episode in Sub-Saharan Africa
Martinez, Marcelo; Mlachila, Montfort - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013
The paper explores the quality of the recent high-growth episode in sub-Saharan Africa by examining the following two questions: (i) what has been the nature and pattern of SSA growth over the past 15 years and how does it compare with previous episodes? (ii) has this growth had an impact on...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011123863
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Does Openness Matter for Financial Development in Africa?
David, Antonio; Mlachila, Montfort; Moheeput, Ashwin - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
This paper analyzes the links between financial and trade openness and financial development in Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. It is based on a panel dataset using methods that tackle slope heterogeneity, cross-sectional dependence and non-stationarity, important econometric problems that...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010790350
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Djibouti; Joint Staff Advisory Note on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
This Joint Staff Advisory Note focuses on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) for Djibouti. Djibouti’s National Initiative for Social Development (“Initiative Nationale pour le Développement Social‖INDS) provides a comprehensive vision for economic growth and poverty...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244186
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Niger; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: 2005 Status Report
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This paper discusses key findings of the 2005 Status Report on Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) on Niger. The report is based on an assessment of economic and financial performance and sectoral policy and strategy implementation in 2005. The findings reveal that implementation of the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244221
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Republic of Mozambique; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Annual Progress Report: Review of the Economic and Social Plan for 2007
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
This Annual Progress Report reviews the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper and Economic and Social Plan for 2007 for Mozambique. The report presents the new simplified structure adopted in the Review of the First Half of 2007. In the international context, the evolution of the international...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244337
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Syrian Arab Republic; Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
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/10011244448
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The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia; Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
This Selected Issues paper on The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia highlights that accelerating private sector development is the key to increasing and sustaining growth, and providing employment opportunities to raise incomes. Private sector development remains in its infancy, reflecting...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244865
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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...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244918
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United Arab Emirates; Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
In this paper, the following statistical data of the United Arab Emirates are presented: sectoral origin of GDP at constant prices, real growth by economic sector, sectoral distribution of nominal GDP, use of resources at current prices, per capita GDP and distribution of GDP at factor cost by...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244971