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Burkina Faso; Ex Post Assessment of Longer-Term Program Engagement—An Update
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This paper discusses Burkina Faso’s ex-post assessment of longer-term program engagement. Economic growth has fluctuated above regional standards, averaging 5.3 percent between 2007 and 2012. The improvements in the agricultural sector, as a result of authorities’ strong push for...
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Republic of Equatorial Guinea: 2012 Article IV Consultation; Staff Report, Informational Annex, Public Information Notice, Statement by the Executive Director, Observations by the...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This 2012 Article IV Consultation highlights Equatorial Guinea’s economic developments and policies. The IMF report focuses on setting priorities that include strengthening fiscal institutions, developing public services, and enhancing governance to push the economic growth. The...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245749
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Kosovo; Second Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement, Request for Rephasing of Purchases and Modification of a Performance Criterion
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
Kosovo’s economy is slowing, although it continues to display resilience overall. The banking sector remains well capitalized, liquid, and profitable, notwithstanding a recent increase in nonperforming loans. The main downside risk to the outlook remains a possible deterioration in labor...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243105
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Republic of Kosovo; Fourth Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This staff report on the Republic of Kosovo’s Fourth Review under the Stand-By Arrangement discusses macroeconomic and financial policies. Banking-sector soundness indicators have remained largely unchanged. The revenue shortfall owed to a mix of lower than programmed customs receipts,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243199
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Republic of Kosovo; Third Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement and Request for Waiver of Nonobservance of Criterion
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
Kosovo’s macroeconomic and financial policies have remained broadly on track. Progress continues to be made toward the key objectives, i.e., restoring a sustainable fiscal position and sufficient government cash buffers, anchoring fiscal policy, and enhancing the resilience of the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243035
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Jamaica: Second Review Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This paper discusses Jamaica’s Second Review Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria. Program performance is on track despite the difficult economic environment. All end-September quantitative performance...
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Politics, Government Size, and Fiscal Adjustment in Industrial Countries
Annett, Anthony - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2002
aggregates-encompassing the overall balance as well as expenditure and revenue and their various components-across 19 industrial … certain components of expenditure, such as transfers, and for the balance between labor and consumption taxation. There are … clear relationships between the type of political system and choice of tax and expenditure system. The paper also examines …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005599740
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Senegal: Sixth Review Under the Policy Support Instrument and Request for Modification of an Assessment Criterion—Staff Report; Informational Annex; Press Release and Executive D...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2014
This paper discusses Senegal’s Sixth Review Under the Policy Support Instrument (PSI) and Request for Modification of an Assessment Criterion. GDP growth is on track to reach 4 percent in 2013 and is projected to increase to 4.6 percent in 2014. Inflation has been declining, following a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244774
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Senegal; Fifth Review Under the Policy Support Instrument and Request for Program Extension and Modification of Assessment Criteria—Staff Report; Debt Sustainability Analysis; In...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
sector. The authorities intend to accelerate reforms to improve the business environment by streamlining expenditure and by …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243807
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Mali: Request for a Three-Year Arrangement under The Extended Credit Facility-Staff Report; Informational Annex; Staff Statement; Press Release on the Executive Board Consideration...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This paper discusses Mali’s Request for a Three-Year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). The economy is recovering and inflationary pressures have abated. After a 0.4 percent GDP decline in 2012, Mali’s economy is on the mend. The improvement in the security...
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