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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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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...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245899
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Kingdom of Lesotho; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Joint Staff Advisory Note
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
The Kingdom of Lesotho’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. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245212
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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 Bangladesh’s poverty … that the strategic agenda of the National Strategy for Accelerated Poverty Reduction (NSAPR), built on the policy triangle … poverty reduction. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005599082
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Macroeconomic Policies and Poverty Reduction; Stylized Facts and An Overview of Research
Cashin, Paul; Pattillo, Catherine A.; Sahay, Ratna; … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2001
This paper provides a brief and selective overview of research on the links between macroeconomic policies and poverty …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005604850
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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 D...
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 authorities’ ambitious growth...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825180
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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....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825196
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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 …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242484
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United Republic of Tanzania; 2007 Article IV Consultation and First Review Under the Policy Support Instrument: Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Public Information Notice and Press...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
more rapid poverty reduction. This would require maintaining the structural reforms momentum through measures that enhance …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242571
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Peru; Third Review and Inflation Consultation Under the Stand-By Arrangement and Request for Waiver of Applicability of Performance Criteria: Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Press...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
This paper discusses key findings of the Third Review for Peru and Inflation Consultation Under the Stand-By Arrangement. All performance criteria for end-December 2007 and end-March 2008 were observed, but inflation in March exceeded the upper limit of the program’s consultation band...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242671