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Determinants of workers’ remittances: evidence from the European Neighbouring Region
Schiopu, Ioana; Siegfried, Nikolaus - 2006
Workers’ remittances have become the second largest source of net financial flows to developing countries. However, the … main motives for sending remittances remain controversial. This paper examines the importance of altruistic versus … investment motive. Finally, migrants’ skills raise remittances, while a large informal economy in the sending country depresses …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011604734
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External Shocks in a Small Open Economy: A CGE - Microsimulation Analysis
Ahmed, Vaqar; O'Donoghue, Cathal - In: Lahore Journal of Economics 15 (2010) 1, pp. 45-90
This paper studies the impact of changes in the external balance of Pakistan. We explain why the economic growth … achieved during the past decade was highly dependent on improvements in the external balance. Between 2001 and 2007, Pakistan … benefited from an increase in remittances, foreign assistance from bilateral and multilateral sources, and a relatively stable …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010556765
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Namibia; 2006 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Namibia
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This 2006 Article IV Consultation highlights that with generally prudent macroeconomic policies, Namibia has enjoyed robust growth, moderate inflation, and strong external surpluses. Growth is expected to increase to 4½ percent in 2006, after 4¼ percent in 2005, owing in part to a recovery...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244194
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The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia; 2005 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia’s 2005 Article IV Consultation reports that domestic credit growth has accelerated, driven by strong demand from the government, public enterprises, and the private sector. High import content, particularly from public infrastructure...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244336
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Côte d'Ivoire; 2007 Article IV Consultation and Request for Emergency Post-Conflict Assistance-Staff Report; Staff Statement; Staff Supplement; Public Information Notice and Press...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
conditions. Per capita income fell by one-sixth, poverty rose, and many social indicators worsened. These developments have also …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245029
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Solomon Islands; 2005 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
The Solomon Islands’s 2005 Article IV Consultation reports that the improvement in the economic performance registered after the arrival of the Australian-led intervention force in mid-2003 has continued. The projected deterioration in the external current account reflects...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005591401
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Namibia; 2005 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Namib...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
This 2005 Article IV Consultation highlights that Namibia recorded robust real GDP growth, falling inflation, a strong external current account surplus, and continued low external indebtedness over the last two years. Real GDP grew by 6 percent in 2004, as new marine technologies prompted a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243600
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Namibia; 2007 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Namibia
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
Namibia’s economic position has been reinforced since the last consultation. The government strategy of broadening the economic base and reducing unemployment while preserving a solid fiscal position is commended. Namibia has ensured that interest rate differentials with South Africa do...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244630
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South Africa; 2008 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussions; and Statement by the Executive Director for...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
This 2008 Article IV Consultation highlights that South Africa’s economic performance has strengthened in the last several years, with real GDP growing by 5–5½ percent in 2005–07, inflation declining to mid-single digits until recently, and employment growing steadily....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245284
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The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia; 2013 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This 2013 Article IV Consultation highlights that recent macroeconomic developments in The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia are encouraging, with a significant deceleration in inflation and continued robust economic growth. Despite significant decline in coffee prices and supply...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245705