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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...

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Inequality and Unsustainable Growth; Two Sides of the Same Coin?

Ostry, Jonathan David; Berg, Andrew - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2011

This note raises the IMF’s profile on a number of issues related to inequality, unemployment, governance, etc. It builds on earlier empirical work that examined correlations between growth downbreaks/duration of growth spells and a range of macro/policy/institutional factors. This paper is...

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Kingdom of Lesotho; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Joint Staff Advisory Note

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006

The Kingdom of Lesothoâ€™s Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper reports that consistent implementation of sound … macroeconomic policies is critical to the attainment of poverty reduction objectives. At the central level, the authorities … capacity at the beginning, made a significant contribution to the preparation of the Poverty Reduction Strategy. …

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Bangladesh; Joint Staff Advisory Note of the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006

This Joint Staff Advisory Note provides IMF staff advice on key priorities for strengthening Bangladeshâ€™s poverty … that the strategic agenda of the National Strategy for Accelerated Poverty Reduction (NSAPR), built on the policy triangle … poverty reduction. …

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Cyclical Patterns in Government Health Expenditures Between 1995 and 2010

Velenyi, Edit V.; Smitz, Marc F. - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2014

The 2008-09 global economic crises have shown that no country is immune to external challenges. When policy controls are missing or not used efficiently, crises can reverse progress even in advanced economies. This unexpected outcome has increased concerns about the ability of governments in...

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Bolivia; Ex Post Assessment of Longer-Term Program Engagement-Staff Report and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005

capita growth, and made virtually no progress in reducing income-based poverty measures. The paper presents a summary account …

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Mali; 2005 Article IV Consultation and Second and Third Reviews Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility, and Request for Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criteria: St...

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006

This paper discusses Maliâ€™s 2005 Article IV Consultation and Second and Third Reviews Under the Poverty Reduction and …

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Pakistan; 2005 Article IV Consultation and Ex Post Assessment of Longer-Term Program Engagement: Staff Reports; Staff Supplement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Pakistan

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005

This 2005 Article IV Consultation for Pakistan reports that macroeconomic performance continues to be strong, but inflation and external pressures are evident. High growth, including in agriculture, is estimated to have raised disposable incomes. The authoritiesâ€™ ambitious growth...

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Islamic Republic of Afghanistan; Fourth Review Under the Staff-Monitored Program

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005

This paper focuses on the Fourth Review Under the Staff-Monitored Program (SMP) for Afghanistan. Under the SMP, Afghanistan continued to make progress in improving macroeconomic management, strengthening its capacity to formulate policy, and creating conditions for sustainable economic growth....

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Sierra Leone; 2006 Article IV Consultation, First Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility, Financing Assurances Review, and Request...

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007

The 2006 Article IV Consultation, First Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth … Facility of Sierra Leone reviews sustainability of higher economic growth and reduction of poverty. Sierra Leone has made …

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