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This paper applies the work of Berg and Ostry (2011) to the SACU region, to identify how inequalities have played a … role in growth in each of these countries, and elaborates policy options to mitigate the effects of inequalities and foster … growth. Lower income inequalities could lead to significant gains, as SACU countries could almost double the duration of …
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Article IV issues. The government is committed to implementing the “Plan Sénégal Emergent†(PSE …
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Program implementation has been satisfactory, and all assessment criteria were met. The fiscal deficit was reduced to 5.9 percent of GDP despite a significant revenue shortfall. Delays were incurred in the implementation of reforms in the energy sector. The authorities intend to accelerate...
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This paper on Senegal’s Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper discusses the economic, social, and environmental performance of policies, the political and institutional environment, and the constraints weighing on its growth as well as the challenges to be addressed. The shortage of basic...
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This paper discusses Senegal’s Sixth Review Under the Policy Support Instrument (PSI) and Request for Modification of an Assessment Criterion. GDP growth is on track to reach 4 percent in 2013 and is projected to increase to 4.6 percent in 2014. Inflation has been declining, following a...
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This paper discusses Senegal’s Seventh Review Under the Policy Support Instrument (PSI) and Request for Modification of Assessment Criteria. GDP growth was lower than expected in 2013 but would increase to 4.9 percent in 2014 with a rebound in agriculture, mining, and industry. All...
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The 2012 Article IV Consultation report for Senegal discusses the fourth review of the Policy Support Instrument (PSI …
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This paper discusses key findings of the Third Review Under the Policy Support Instrument for Senegal. All end …
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-Saharan Africa. The urban water Millennium Development Goal has been achieved, with access for 98 percent of the urban population …
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