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Inter-Sectoral Linkages and Local Content in Extractive Industries and Beyond; The Case of Sao tome and Principe
Segura, Alonso; Zarate, Walter; Pastor, Gonzalo C.; … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2007
This paper attempts to offer specific inputs to the debate on local content promotion in the oil industry, using the specific case of São Tomé and Príncipe as point of reference. Our approach emphasizes inter-sectoral linkages and institutional pre-conditions for local content promotion....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005826602
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Monetary Policy in Hybrid Regimes: The Case of Kazakhstan
Epstein, Natan P.; Portillo, Rafael - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
This paper analyzes the monetary policy framework in Kazakhstan. The authorities have been successful in containing …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011142107
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Republic of Kazakhstan: Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2014
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244563
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Republic of Kazakhstan: 2014 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Press Release
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2014
architecture and promoting a business environment unencumbered by the state remain key challenges for Kazakhstan to become a …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245119
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Republic of Kazakhstan; 2013 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
developing Kazakhstan into a leading emerging market economy requires concerted efforts to strengthen the policy architecture. It …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243922
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Bangladesh; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
The Sixth Five Year Plan, as outlined in Bangladesh's Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper, targets strategic growth and employment. The medium-term macroeconomic framework plan entails the involvement of both the private and public sectors. Human resources development strategy programs reaching out...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244942
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Monetary and Macroprudential Policy in an Estimated DSGE Model of the Euro Area
Quint, Dominic; Rabanal, Pau - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013
In this paper, we study the optimal mix of monetary and macroprudential policies in an estimated two-country model of the euro area. The model includes real, nominal and financial frictions, and hence both monetary and macroprudential policy can play a role. We find that the introduction of a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010790358
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Fiscal Surveillance in a Petro Zone; The Case of the CEMAC
Wiegand, Johannes - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2004
This paper discusses fiscal surveillance criteria for the countries of the Central African Monetary and Economic Union (CEMAC), most of which depend heavily on oil exports. At present, the CEMAC's macroeconomic surveillance exercise sets as fiscal target a floor on the basic budgetary balance....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005263908
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Republic of Kazakhstan; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This Selected Issues paper presents an assessment of leveraging oil wealth for development in Kazakhstan. By saving … most of the tax revenues collected from the oil sector in an off-budget oil fund Kazakhstan has been relatively successful … includes public enterprises in the oil and gas industry, is systemic in Kazakhstan. During the crisis the quasifiscal sector …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244190
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The Republic of Kazakhstan: Financial System Stability Assessment
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2014
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