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) during 2004 in Albania. The NSSED established a multiyear plan to combat poverty and strengthen governance. The main …
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This paper aims to assess the economic impact of the IMF’s support through its facilities for low-income countries. It relies on two complementary econometric analyses: the first investigates the longer-term impact of IMF engagement—primarily through successive medium-term programs under the...
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challenges remain in accelerating economic reforms and reducing poverty. Real economic growth accelerated from almost 4½ in 2010 …
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would keep Madagascar on a path of economic stagnation and persistent poverty. Fiscal Policy: There is a need to increase …KEY ISSUES Context: Madagascar is one of the poorest countries in the world. Weak economic growth has contributed to … persistent and increasing poverty with deteriorating social indicators. In a fragile environment, the uncertainty linked to …
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This paper discusses key findings of the Sixth Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and …
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The report assesses the Ex Post Assessment of Longer-Term Program Engagement. It reviews the success of the Poverty …
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The Article IV Consultation with the Kingdom of Swaziland discusses efforts to broaden the tax base and improve tax administration, in particular through the introduction of a value-added tax and the establishment of a Revenue Authority. The depreciation of the nominal exchange rate along with...
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of the combined public sector narrowed to 1.1 percent of GDP. However, poverty remains high. The reform of the …
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appreciated the home-grown Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper aimed for reducing poverty. They urged to strengthen financial …, structural reforms, and reduce poverty, while restoring fiscal and external viability and reducing the debt. …
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The authorities’ response to policy recommendations in the 2005 Article IV Consultation has been generally positive, and authorities successfully completed an SMP. The appreciation reflects the tightening of monetary policy and increased inflows of remittances, transfers, and FDI. The...
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