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Gulf Economic Monitor, February 2018 : Deepening Reforms
World Bank Group - 2018
This second edition of the twice-yearly Gulf Economic Monitor describes recent economic developments, near-term prospects, and broader reform priorities in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries (The Pulse of the Region). Regional aggregate GDP growth in 2017 weakened to just 0.5 percent,...
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Iraq Economic Monitor, Fall 2021 : The Slippery Road to Economic Recovery
World Bank Group - 2021
arrears, large exposure of state-owned banks and the central bank to the sovereign, and public investment management …
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Malaysia Economic Monitor, December 2021 : Staying Afloat
World Bank Group - 2021
Following the surge in COVID-19 infections in Q3 2021, Malaysia is gradually emerging from the worst wave of the pandemic. As a result, the Malaysian economy is expected to be on a recovery path next year. In the near-term, it is key to ensure that targeted support measures remain in place. The...
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Iran Economic Monitor, Fall 2021 : Adapting to the New Normal - A Protracted Pandemic and Ongoing Sanctions
World Bank Group - 2021
Iran's economy is gradually recovering following a lost decade (2011-2020) of negligible economic growth. Less stringent COVID-19 restrictions, adaptation to the new normal - reflected in a recovery in consumption, and more favorable oil sector conditions have driven a four-quarter rebound after...
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Kazakhstan Economic Update, Winter 2021/2022 : Economic Recovery during Challenging Times
World Bank Group - 2021
After suffering a pandemic-driven slump in 2020, Kazakhstan's economic recovery is on track, having sustained quarterly growth throughout Q3 2021. Reduced COVID-19 cases and the loosening of mobility restrictions support business activities and maintain the rebound in consumer demand. However,...
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Malawi Economic Monitor, December 2021 : Addressing Macro and Gender Imbalances
World Bank Group - 2021
After several months of low COVID-19 case numbers, Malawi is facing a fourth wave. While an increasing share of the global population is protected by vaccines, only about 6.5 percent of the population is vaccinated in Malawi, increasing the country's vulnerability to the virus. The Government...
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Jordan Economic Monitor, Fall 2021 : En Route to Recovery
World Bank Group - 2021
, accommodative monetary policy by the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) as well as fiscal policy, continued to play an active role in … trade, improved domestic demand and continued slack in travel receipts. Despite these pressures, the Central Bank of Jordan … considered major drivers for this year's growth. The World Bank projects Jordan to grow by 2.2 percent in 2021. Nevertheless …
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Iraq Economic Monitor, Spring 2021 : Seizing the Opportunity for Reforms and Managing Volatility
World Bank Group - 2021
Recognizing the severity of the crisis, the GoI devised a national reform plan (the white paper) that sets out a old blueprint of structural reforms to achieve sustainable medium-term growth through economic diversification and boosting private sector growth and private sector job creation. The...
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Ethiopia Economic Update, No. 8 : Ensuring Resilient Recovery from COVID-19
Sanchez Martin, Miguel - 2021
COVID-19 has severely affected Ethiopia, weakening its economic performance. Ethiopia has experienced a collapse in external demand since April 2020 due to COVID-19. While merchandise exports, excluding gold, increased by 5.8 percent overall in FY20, they declined by 4.1 percent during...
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Algeria Economic Monitor, Spring 2021 : Accelerating Reforms to Protect the Algerian Economy
World Bank Group - 2021
This Algeria Economic Monitor provides an update on key recent economic developments and policies. It places them in a longer-term and global context and assesses the implications these developments and changes in policies have on the outlook for Algeria. This Monitor's coverageranges from the...
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