New

The Economics and Implications of Data : An Integrated Perspective »

Volume/Issue: 2019/16

Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers

Author(s): Yan Carriere-Swallow , and Vikram Haksar

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 23 September 2019

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513511436.087

ISBN: 9781513511436

Keywords: Data; growth; inequality; privacy; consumer protection; competition; financial stability; cyber-security

This SPR Departmental Paper will provide policymakers with a framework for studying changes to national data policy frameworks....

New

Bangladesh : Selected Issues »

Volume/Issue: 2019/300

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific Dept

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 18 September 2019

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513514314.002

ISBN: 9781513514314

Selected Issues...

New

Bangladesh : 2019 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Bangladesh »

Volume/Issue: 2019/299

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific Dept

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 18 September 2019

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513514239.002

ISBN: 9781513514239

Economic growth in Bangladesh continues to be strong with stable inflation. Sustained growth in the ready-made garment sector with abundant low-cost labor has helped the economy to diversify away from the agricultu...

New

Republic of Azerbaijan : 2019 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Republic of Azerbaijan »

Volume/Issue: 2019/301

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 18 September 2019

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513514376.002

ISBN: 9781513514376

Azerbaijan is recovering from a banking crisis and recession caused by a prolonged decline in oil prices since mid-2014. Monetary conditions remain tight under a de facto peg. Despite rising government spending, th...

New

Republic of Madagascar : Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Republic of Madagascar »

Volume/Issue: 2019/262

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. African Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 18 September 2019

Language: French

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513514420.002

ISBN: 9781513514420

Keywords: Public financial management, Fiscal policy, Economic reforms, Economic growth, Credit, percent of GDP, social spend, BFM, budget law, Proj

Despite some electoral cycle-related uncertainties-the preparation and holding of the Presidential election in December 2018 and Parliamentary elections in May 2019-economic developments remained favorable in 2018...