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Gulf Economic Monitor, February 2018 : Deepening Reforms
World Bank Group - 2018
energy prices, the expiration of oil production cuts after 2018, and an easing of fiscal austerity. Aggregate growth in the … that lead to volatility in global financial markets or commodity prices. Although fiscal and external balances are … years of sustained fiscal adjustments to lower oil prices, the GCC countries, led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, are …
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Gulf Economic Update, Fall 2021 : Seizing the Opportunity for a Sustainable Recovery
World Bank Group - 2021
The economic outlook for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies appears far rosier now than it did even six months ago. Increased investment and consumption both public and private are contributing to growth while inflation remains subdued in most economies except for Saudi Arabia where it...
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Iraq Economic Monitor, Fall 2021 : The Slippery Road to Economic Recovery
World Bank Group - 2021
The fall 2021 issue of the Iraq Economic Monitor provides an in-depth review of the latest macroeconomic and policy developments amidst a global recovery in international oil markets and as COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease. As a result, the monitor finds that the economic prospects for Iraq...
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Republic of Liberia Economic Update, June 2021 : Finding Fiscal Space
World Bank Group - 2021
prices, and the drawdown of United Nations peacekeeping forces. Monetary and exchange rate policy remained tight in 2020 …
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Republic of Congo Economic Update, 8th Edition : Living in Times of COVID-19
World Bank Group - 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a relatively modest toll on human lives in the Republic of Congo according to official data but has exacerbated an already fragile Congolese economy. As of September 28, 2021, the Republic of Congo has had 14,244 confirmed cases and 193 deaths, corresponding to a...
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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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Kazakhstan Economic Update, Winter 2021/2022 : Economic Recovery during Challenging Times
World Bank Group - 2021
would require a tighter monetary stance, potentially affecting domestic borrowing conditions. Volatile prices and …
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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
Jordan's economy is showing a healthy recovery following a moderate contraction of 1.6 percent in 2020. Notwithstanding the restrictive pandemic measures, the economy managed to grow by 1.8 percent in the first half of 2021. Meanwhile, accommodative monetary policy by the Central Bank of Jordan...
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Timor-Leste Economic Report, December 2021 : Steadying the Ship
World Bank Group - 2021
Given the finite nature of petroleum resources and associated sovereign wealth fund, it iscritical for Timor-Leste to build a strong foundation for sustainable revenue mobilization tofinance public spending on development and poverty reduction. Timor-Leste faces the risks ofa fiscal cliff as,...
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