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Republic of Tajikistan: 2009 Article IV Consultation, Final Review Under the Staff-Monitored Program, and Request for a Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility: Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice and Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Tajikistan.
International Monetary Fund
Tajikistan’s growth potential is constrained by government interference in markets, and poor energy and transport infrastructure. The report focuses on Tajikistan’s combined 2009 Article IV Consultation, final review under the Staff-Monitored Program, and request for a Three-Year Arrangement under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility. Macroeconomic policies may need to be tightened further if external developments turn out worse than currently projected. Alternatively, additional donor support could ease the domestic adjustment burden.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; Tajikistan; debt; external shock; audit; remittance; Tajik authorities; NBT's financial statements; audit report; PRGF program; staff appraisal; authorities fear; International reserves; Debt sustainability analysis; Global; Central Asia
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Belize: Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund
This Selected Issues paper on Belize reviews the external competitiveness, balance sheet currency mismatch, and public sector debt. Belize is a small, open economy and highly dependent on external trade. Real wages in the private sector have increased only slightly. Belize’s exports of commodities grew strongly in volume terms during the last 10 years. The currency mismatch and liquidity pressures point to a growing exchange rate risk. Belize would have to maintain a significant primary fiscal surplus to reduce indebtedness over the medium term.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; U.S. dollar; exchange rate; foreign currency; private sector; debt service; put option; vis-à-vis nonresident; capital expenditure; trade credit; nominal GDP; central bank of Belize; Agricultural commodities; Commercial banks; Exports; Caribbean; Central America; North America
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Zimbabwe: Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund
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.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; IMF staff estimate; reserve Bank of Zimbabwe; dollar; Zimbabwe; Zimbabwe dollar; Zimbabwe's share; call money; long-term debt; Agricultural commodities; Transportation; Commercial banks; Bank deposits; Arrears; Africa
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Togo: 2002 Article IV Consultation and Review of the Staff-Monitored Program-Staff Report; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion
International Monetary Fund
Togo's macroeconomic situation remained difficult owing to its political uncertainty, falling cotton prices, and continued problems in phosphate production under the Staff-Monitored Program. Executive Directors stressed the need to improve fiscal stance, address structural issues, and reinforce the role of cotton producers. They urged the authorities to press ahead with efforts to improve the compilation of economic and social statistics, and considered that Togo's participation in the General Data Dissemination System would help establish a framework for broad-based improvements in the country's statistical systems.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; government; deficit; cement production; financing; privatization program; rate of inflation; petroleum product price; expenditure development; phosphate company; payments arrears; General State inspectorate; payment order basis; financial situation; Arrears; Agricultural commodities; Privatization; Commercial banks; West Africa
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Zimbabwe: Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund
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.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; Zimbabwe; dollar; value; Zimbabwe dollar; reserve bank of Zimbabwe; Zimbabwe's share; call money; factor income; money bank; long-term debt; short-term debt; Agricultural commodities; Transportation; Commercial banks; Public enterprises; Africa
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St. Kitts and Nevis: Staff Report for the 2000 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund
St. Kitts and Nevis is a small, open economy that is heavily dependent on tourism and other services, and some light manufacturing. The exchange rate peg to the U.S. dollar and strict limits on central government borrowing from the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) have helped maintain inflation at low levels, averaging below 2 percent in recent years. Labor force data are not collected in St. Kitts and Nevis, but shortages of highly skilled labor are reported to exist, and migrant workers are being employed in both agriculture and construction.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; deficit; alternative; GDP; debt; effort; open economy; sugar industry; federation authorities; imputed reserve; sea port investment project; Agricultural commodities; Credit; Monetary base; Caribbean
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Liberia: Staff Report for the 1999 Article IV Consultation and Staff-Monitored Program
International Monetary Fund
Liberia has begun the long process of recovery and rehabilitation after the civil war. The government should expand its focus from near-term relief and reconstruction to a more comprehensive reconstruction and economic reform program. The government remains committed to its economic and financial program monitored by IMF staff. The continuation of an appropriately restrained monetary stance, supported by a tight fiscal position, is important to build confidence in both the central bank and the new currency, and should allow for a gradual increase in international reserves.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; U.S. dollar; expenditure overrun; government; civil war; expenditure; Liberian authorities; financial support; banking system; Commercial banks; Arrears; Agricultural commodities; Africa
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Uzbekistan: Recent Economic Developments
International Monetary Fund
The paper analyzes economic developments and policies over the past couple of years, with emphasis on the period since mid-1998. It assesses consequences for the economy of several external shocks and provides an overview of recent developments. The nature and extent of the external shocks affecting the economy and the internal constraints that characterize the Uzbek economy are detailed. The paper also analyzes the policy responses to these shocks and the results of these policies. A set of tables updates available economic data series.
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ISCR; CR; government; U.S. dollar; commercial bank; broad money; fourth quarter; CIS country; Uzbek economy; GDP deflator; joint stock; enterprise share; privatized enterprise; enterprise restructuring; means testing; Agricultural commodities; Commercial banks; Exchange rates; Exports; Baltics; Western Hemisphere; Europe; Asia and Pacific
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Zimbabwe: Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund
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.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; Zimbabwe; dollar; call money; money bank; Zimbabwe's share; Zimbabwe dollar; short-term debt; public enterprise debt; long-term debt; gross investment; Agricultural commodities; Public enterprises; Transportation; Bank deposits; Africa
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Zambia: Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund
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.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; net; Zambia; net export; staff estimate; sales tax; value-added tax; exchange rate; tax credit; Zambia authorities; narrow money; smelter value; Agricultural commodities; Foreign assets; Income and capital gains taxes; Commercial banks; Southern Africa; East Africa; Global