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Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia : Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund / African Dept - 2015
This Selected Issues paper reviews the evolution of inequality in Ethiopia and discusses the role of various … macroeconomic policies as well as structural factors. With a Gini coefficient of 30, Ethiopia remains among the most egalitarian … income deciles. In terms of tax revenue collection, Ethiopia faces the typical challenges of a developing country. It is …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014407931
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Sudan
Dept., International Monetary Fund. Middle East and … - 2014
KEY ISSUESContext: Sudan's economy has yet to recover from the shock of South Sudan's secession three years ago, which took away three-quarters of oil production, half of its fiscal revenues, and two-thirds of its international payments capacity. Despite progress in implementing policies to...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012690502
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Guinea
African Dept., International Monetary Fund - 2014
EXECUTIVE SUMMARYEconomic activity remained weak in early 2014. Activity was impacted by an outbreak ofthe Ebola virus since late 2013, but lagging structural reforms, energy shortages, and political uncertainty may also be at play. Economic growth is estimated to have been 2.3 percent in 2013,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012690574
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Burkina Faso
African Dept., International Monetary Fund - 2014
EXECUTIVE SUMMARYGrowth remains robust, despite slight downward revisions. Growth estimates for 2013 and projections for 2014 were revised to 6.6 and 6.8 percent, respectively, reflecting weather and weaker terms of trade. Inflation is around zero, partly due to subsidized food prices. The...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012690584
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Ukraine
European Dept., International Monetary Fund - 2014
This paper discusses Ukraineâ??s 2013 Article IV Consultation and First Post-Program Monitoring. The Ukrainian economy has been in recession since mid-2012, and the outlook remains challenging. In Januaryâ??September 2013, GDP contracted by 1Â1D percent year-over-year, reflecting lower demand...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012690595
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Albania: 2013 Article IV Consultation and Request for Extended Arrangement
Dept., International Monetary Fund. European - 2014
This 2013 Article IV Consultation for Albania focuses on economic developments and policies that have led to weakening and imbalance of the economy. It highlights that high nonperforming loans (NPLs) are constraining credit growth, and weak external drivers are preventing a sustained reduction...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012689714
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Solomon Islands : Staff Report for the 2013 Article IV consultation and Second Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Modification of Performance Cri...
Dept, International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific - 2014
KEY ISSUESContext: Solomon Islands has achieved considerable gains in development andmacroeconomic stability in recent years. However, the country is at an importantjuncture—with both security and development assistance being scaled down by donors,it needs to become more self-reliant. In...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012689758
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Indonesia : Staff Report for the 2013 Article IV Consultation
Dept, International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific - 2013
KEY ISSUESContext: A slowdown in growth in major emerging market economies (EMEs) anddecline in commodity prices, and more recently, a reversal in push factors tied to aprospective exit from extraordinarily easy global monetary conditions, has put pressureon Indonesia's balance of payments and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012689850
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Bangladesh : Staff Report for the 2013 Article IV Consultation and Third Review Under the Extended Credit Facility and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria
Dept, International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific - 2013
Cover -- CONTENTS -- GLOSSARY -- CONTEXT -- MACROECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS -- OUTLOOK AND RISKS -- MACROECONOMIC POLICIES -- STRUCTURAL REFORMS -- A. Safeguarding Fiscal Sustainability -- B. Strengthening the Financial Sector -- C. Boosting Inclusive Growth -- MISCELLANEOUS ISSUES -- STAFF APPRAISAL...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012689851
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Pakistan : 2013 Article IV Consultation and Request for an Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility
Asia Dept, International Monetary Fund. Middle East and … - 2013
Cover -- CONTENTS -- ECONOMIC BACKGROUND -- OUTLOOK AND KEY RISKS -- ARTICLE IV: DISCUSSIONS: TOWARD HIGHER AND MORE INCLUSIVE GROWTH -- A. Return to Fiscal Sustainability -- B. Realigning Monetary Policy for Macroeconomic Stability -- C. Safeguarding Financial Sector Stability -- D. Structural...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012689855