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Managing Financial Crises; Recent Experience and Lessons for Latin America
Kincaid, G. Russell; Collyns, Charles - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2003
important implications for the IMF’s work in assessing crisis vulnerabilities. IMF surveillance work has been strengthened and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005824823
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Paraguay; Request for Stand-By Arrangement-Staff Report; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Paraguay
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
The authorities’ program for 2003–05, supported by the previous Stand-By Arrangement (SBA), successfully stabilized the economy despite difficult conditions. A new economic program for 2006–08 is needed to consolidate macroeconomic stability, address remaining...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245700
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Imf Drawing Programs; Participation Determinants and Forecasting
Cerutti, Eugenio - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2007
This paper studies the factors that have influenced countries' participation in IMF drawing programs. IMF drawing …-track, it provides a closer link to the factors that have influenced the evolution of IMF credit outstanding. The analysis uses … determinants of countries' participation in IMF drawing programs. The importance of the global factor is not uniform during the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005248203
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From Crisis to Recovery in Korea; Strategy, Achievements, and Lessons
Kang, Kenneth; Liang, Hong; Ma, Henry; Richards, Anthony J. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2001
This paper reviews and draws lessons from the stabilization and reform program that Korea implemented in response to the 1997-98 crisis. The economy recovered quickly from the deep recession in 1998 and its vulnerability to a balance of payments crisis has been reduced sharply. Significant...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825786
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Nigeria; Second Review Under the Policy Support Instrument: Staff Report; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Nigeria
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This paper discusses key findings of the Second Review Under the Policy Support Instrument for Nigeria. All assessment criteria through end-September were met except for one civil service-related measure. Remedial measures have prevented the civil service reform program from being compromised....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244171
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Barbados; 2007 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This 2007 Article IV Consultation highlights that the economy of Barbados has been growing at a solid pace, and the outlook for 2007 is generally favorable. Robust output growth of about 4 percent is expected to continue in 2007, supported by tourism and construction. Inflation, which was pushed...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244176
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Republic of Mozambique; Fifth Review Under the Policy Support Instrument, First Review Under the Twelve-Month Arrangement Under the Exogenous Shocks Facility, and Request for Modif...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
This paper discusses key findings of the Fifth Review Under the Policy Support Instrument for Mozambique, and findings of the First Review Under the Exogenous Shocks Facility. The country’s track record of prudent policies has provided ample space for easing macroeconomic policies in...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244223
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Sri Lanka; 2007 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Supplements; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Alternate Executive Dire...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
The staff report for the 2007 Article IV Consultation on Sri Lanka highlights economic growth development and performance. Rising inflation, a high current account deficit, and low unemployment rate indicate that the economy may be operating at full capacity. High stock of public debt, rising...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244239
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St. Lucia; 2005 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion.
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
St. Lucia showed strong growth performance owing to its strong investment in tourism infrastructure. Executive Directors commended the prudent public debt management and sound banking system. They underscored the need for fiscal consolidation and steps to promote domestic investment and labor...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244245
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Papua New Guinea; 2012 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
Papua New Guinea has seen solid economic growth over the past decade, supported by sound macroeconomic policies. This 2012 Article IV Consultation discusses that the financial sector in Papua New Guinea remains profitable and well capitalized, but vulnerabilities have increased. Executive...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244269