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The Economic Impact of IMF-Supported Programs in Low-Income Countries
Bal-Gunduz, Yasemin; Ebeke, Christian; Hacibedel, Burcu; … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013
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...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010790497
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Togo: Staff Report for 2013 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2014
challenges remain in accelerating economic reforms and reducing poverty. Real economic growth accelerated from almost 4½ in 2010 …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244937
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Republic of Madagascar: 2014 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Press Release; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Madagascar
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2015
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 …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244902
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Poverty, Income Maintenance, and the Negative Income Tax
Hildebrand, George H. - 1967
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10001797382
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United Republic of Tanzania; Sixth Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility and Request for a Three-Year Policy Support Instrument: S...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This paper discusses key findings of the Sixth Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244256
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Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste; 2008 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the E...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
Timor–Leste’s initial efforts to develop a stable and healthy economy have been interrupted by the civil unrest of the past two years. The security situation remains fragile and an economic burden. The key challenge remains how to manage the abundant petroleum revenue to alleviate...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244641
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The Kingdom of Swaziland; 2008 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
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...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244666
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Peru; Second Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement and Requests for Establishment of Performance Criteria, Wavier of Nonobservance of Performance Criteria, and Rephasing of Future...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
of the combined public sector narrowed to 1.1 percent of GDP. However, poverty remains high. The reform of the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244851
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St. Vincent and the Grenadines; 2005 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
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. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245133
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The Gambia; 2006 Article IV Consultation and Assessment of Performance Under the Staff-Monitored Program-Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion;...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
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...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245153