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Iraq; Second Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement, Requests for Waiver of Applicability, Extension of the Arrangement, and Rephasing of Access—Staff Report; Press Release on the...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
the development of its vast hydrocarbon resources. Structural reforms under the program aim at improving public financial …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242553
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Republic of Latvia; Second Review and Financing Assurances Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement, Request for Extension of the Arrangement and Rephasing of Purchases Under the Arra...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010
This paper discusses key findings of the Second Review and Financing Assurances Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement for Latvia. The sharp economic downturn is starting to bottom out, although recovery has not yet begun. The authorities have implemented the June 2009 supplementary budget, and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243235
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Republic of Kosovo; Request for Stand-By Arrangement
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010
Kosovo’s economic performance has strengthened considerably, but structural deficiencies undermine export sector development and prospects for sustainable growth. The program seeks to restore fiscal sustainability and safeguard financial sector stability. Restoring fiscal sustainability...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243958
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Iraq; Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
In recent years, the IMF has released a growing number of reports and other documents covering economic and financial developments and trends in member countries. Each report, prepared by a staff team after discussions with government officials, is published at the option of the member country.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244215
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Fiscal Deficits, Public Debt, and Sovereign Bond Yields
Kumar, Manmohan S.; Baldacci, Emanuele - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2010
fiscal deficits and public debts are likely to put substantial upward pressures on sovereign bond yields in many advanced … and public debt on long-term interest rates during 1980 - 2008, taking into account a wide range of country …-specific factors, for a panel of 31 advanced and emerging market economies. It finds that higher deficits and public debt lead to a …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008646420
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Hungary; 2006 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Supplement; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
The principal policy task in Hungary is to place public finances on a sound footing. For monetary policy, the challenge … is to identify one-off inflationary influences, communicate these to the public and financial markets, and deal with …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242647
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Honduras; Request for a Stand-By Arrangement and an Arrangement Under the Standby Credit Facility-Staff Report; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by th...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010
authorities gave priority to strengthening the financial position of the public sector and restarting the external assistance …. Measures are taken to strengthen the fiscal position, in particular wage bill control, energy subsidies, public sector tariffs …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244248
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Kyrgyz Republic; Second Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria: Staff Report; and Press Rel...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
This paper presents key findings of the Second Review for the Kyrgyz Republic under the Extended Credit Facility. Buoyant revenue collection and significant shortfalls in external financing led to a lower-than-programmed fiscal deficit for 2011. The overall health of the banking sector continued...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244314
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Central African Republic; Fourth Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility and Request for Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Crit...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
This paper discusses key findings of the Fourth Review for the Central African Republic (CAR) under the three-year arrangement under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF). Short-term fiscal policy of the CAR attempts to stabilize demand through government spending while preserving...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244356
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Kyrgyz Republic; Third Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria—Staff Report; Staff Supplem...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
The Kyrgyz Republic has stabilized with the formation of a new coalition, but political uncertainty remains. Despite a slump in gold production and delays in donor financing, monetary and fiscal policies remained prudent. Improving the business climate, good governance, and strong institutions...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244398