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The African Continental Free Trade Area: Potential Economic Impact and Challenges

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Source: The African Continental Free Trade Area: Potential Economic Impact and Challenges

Volume/Issue: 2020/4

Series: Staff Discussion Notes

Author(s): Lisandro Abrego , Mario de Zamaroczy , Tunc Gursoy , Garth Nicholls , Hector Perez-Saiz , and Jose-Nicolas Rosas

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513542379

Keywords: General equilibrium models, Trade barriers, Structural adjustment, Welfare, Forecasting models, Trade negotiations, Economic integration, Open economies, International trade agreements, Trade finance

Political momentum towards Africa-wide free trade has been intensifying. In March 2018, over 40 countries signed the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. Once fully implemented, the AfCFTA is exp...

Chile

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Source: Chile : Technical Assistance Report-Central Bank Services to Non-bank Financial Institutions

Volume/Issue: 192020/160

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Monetary and Capital Markets Department

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543604

Keywords: Financial crises, Central banks, Macroprudential policies and financial stability, Central bank operations, Financial markets, ISCR, CR, CUs, broker-dealers, ELA

The BCCh is considering broadening access to its services beyond commercial banks and some Financial Market Infrastructures (FMIs). The services include settlement accounts, intra-day liquidity, standing deposit an...

Déclaration de M. Raghani, administrateur pour le Niger, et de MM. Bah et Diakite, conseillers de l’administrateur 8 janvier 2020

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Déclaration de M. Raghani, administrateur pour le Niger, et de MM. Bah et Diakite, conseillers de l’administrateur 8 janvier 2020 »

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Source: Niger : Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Niger

Volume/Issue: 2020/7

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 May 2020

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513543925

Keywords: Development, External debt, Economic growth, Fiscal policy, Credit, ISCR, CR, PPPs, performance criterion, WAEMU

This paper discusses Niger's Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria. Niger faces daunting development challenges, aggravated by terrorist in...

Democratic Republic of São Tomé And Príncipe : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Democratic Republic of São Tomé And Príncipe

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Democratic Republic of São Tomé And Príncipe : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Democratic Republic of São Tomé And Príncipe »

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Volume/Issue: 2020/139

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 May 2020

Language: Portuguese

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513543901.002

ISBN: 9781513543901

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), External sector, Balance of payments, Debt service, Credit, Debt relief, ISCR, CR, percent of GDP, Proj

The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a heavy toll on São Tomé and Príncipe. Tourist arrivals came to an abrupt halt in mid-March, externally financed projects are being delayed, and international supply-chains are disru...

Democratic Republic of São Tomé And Príncipe: Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Democratic Republic of São Tomé And Príncipe

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Democratic Republic of São Tomé And Príncipe: Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Democratic Republic of São Tomé And Príncipe »

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Source: Democratic Republic of São Tomé And Príncipe : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Democratic Republic of São Tomé And Príncipe

Volume/Issue: 2020/139

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 May 2020

Language: Portuguese

ISBN: 9781513543901

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), External sector, Balance of payments, Debt service, Credit, Debt relief, ISCR, CR, percent of GDP, Proj

The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a heavy toll on São Tomé and Príncipe. Tourist arrivals came to an abrupt halt in mid-March, externally financed projects are being delayed, and international supply-chains are disru...

Grenada: Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility—Debt Sustainabilit Analysis

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Grenada: Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility—Debt Sustainabilit Analysis »

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Source: Grenada : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility; Press Release; Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Statement by the Executive Director for Grenada

Volume/Issue: 192020/161

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543635

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Economic recovery, Balance of payments, Public debt, Gross domestic product, Credit, ISCR, CR, primary balance, disbursement

Grenada is a tourism-dependent economy that has been severely affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Tourism, which accounts for over 80 percent of Grenada's total exports, has essentially come to a halt in Marc...

Grenada: Request For Disbursement Under The Rapid Credit Facility—Press Release; Staff Report; Staff Statement; And Statement By The Executive Director For Grenada

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Grenada: Request For Disbursement Under The Rapid Credit Facility—Press Release; Staff Report; Staff Statement; And Statement By The Executive Director For Grenada »

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Source: Grenada : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility; Press Release; Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Statement by the Executive Director for Grenada

Volume/Issue: 192020/161

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543635

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Economic recovery, Balance of payments, Public debt, Gross domestic product, Credit, ISCR, CR, primary balance, disbursement

Grenada is a tourism-dependent economy that has been severely affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Tourism, which accounts for over 80 percent of Grenada's total exports, has essentially come to a halt in Marc...

Grenada: Request for Disbursment Under the Rapid Credit Facility—Supplementary Information

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Grenada: Request for Disbursment Under the Rapid Credit Facility—Supplementary Information »

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Source: Grenada : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility; Press Release; Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Statement by the Executive Director for Grenada

Volume/Issue: 192020/161

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543635

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Economic recovery, Balance of payments, Public debt, Gross domestic product, Credit, ISCR, CR, primary balance, disbursement

Grenada is a tourism-dependent economy that has been severely affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Tourism, which accounts for over 80 percent of Grenada's total exports, has essentially come to a halt in Marc...

IMF Executive Board Approves US$65.6 Million in Disbursements to Dominica, Grenada, and St. Lucia to Address COVID-19 Pandemic

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IMF Executive Board Approves US$65.6 Million in Disbursements to Dominica, Grenada, and St. Lucia to Address COVID-19 Pandemic »

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Source: Grenada : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility; Press Release; Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Statement by the Executive Director for Grenada

Volume/Issue: 192020/161

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543635

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Economic recovery, Balance of payments, Public debt, Gross domestic product, Credit, ISCR, CR, primary balance, disbursement

Grenada is a tourism-dependent economy that has been severely affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Tourism, which accounts for over 80 percent of Grenada's total exports, has essentially come to a halt in Marc...

Chile : Technical Assistance Report-Central Bank Services to Non-bank Financial Institutions

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Chile : Technical Assistance Report-Central Bank Services to Non-bank Financial Institutions »

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Volume/Issue: 192020/160

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Monetary and Capital Markets Department

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 May 2020

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513543604.002

ISBN: 9781513543604

Keywords: Financial crises, Central banks, Macroprudential policies and financial stability, Central bank operations, Financial markets, ISCR, CR, CUs, broker-dealers, ELA

The BCCh is considering broadening access to its services beyond commercial banks and some Financial Market Infrastructures (FMIs). The services include settlement accounts, intra-day liquidity, standing deposit an...

Grenada : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility; Press Release; Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Statement by the Executive Director for Grenada

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Grenada : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility; Press Release; Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Statement by the Executive Director for Grenada »

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Volume/Issue: 192020/161

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 May 2020

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513543635.002

ISBN: 9781513543635

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Economic recovery, Balance of payments, Public debt, Gross domestic product, Credit, ISCR, CR, primary balance, disbursement

Grenada is a tourism-dependent economy that has been severely affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Tourism, which accounts for over 80 percent of Grenada's total exports, has essentially come to a halt in Marc...

Niger : Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Niger

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Niger : Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Niger »

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Volume/Issue: 2020/7

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 May 2020

Language: French

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513543925.002

ISBN: 9781513543925

Keywords: Development, External debt, Economic growth, Fiscal policy, Credit, ISCR, CR, PPPs, performance criterion, WAEMU

This paper discusses Niger's Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria. Niger faces daunting development challenges, aggravated by terrorist in...

The African Continental Free Trade Area: Potential Economic Impact and Challenges

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The African Continental Free Trade Area: Potential Economic Impact and Challenges »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2020/4

Series: Staff Discussion Notes

Author(s): Lisandro Abrego , Mario de Zamaroczy , Tunc Gursoy , Garth Nicholls , Hector Perez-Saiz , and Jose-Nicolas Rosas

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 May 2020

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513542379.006

ISBN: 9781513542379

Keywords: General equilibrium models, Trade barriers, Structural adjustment, Welfare, Forecasting models, Trade negotiations, Economic integration, Open economies, International trade agreements, Trade finance

Political momentum towards Africa-wide free trade has been intensifying. In March 2018, over 40 countries signed the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. Once fully implemented, the AfCFTA is exp...

Le conseil d’administration du FMI achève la cinquième revue de l’accord en faveur du Niger au titre de la facilité élargie de crédit et approuve un décaissement de 19,5 millions de dollars

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Le conseil d’administration du FMI achève la cinquième revue de l’accord en faveur du Niger au titre de la facilité élargie de crédit et approuve un décaissement de 19,5 millions de dollars »

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Source: Niger : Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Niger

Volume/Issue: 2020/7

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 May 2020

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513543925

Keywords: Development, External debt, Economic growth, Fiscal policy, Credit, ISCR, CR, PPPs, performance criterion, WAEMU

This paper discusses Niger's Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria. Niger faces daunting development challenges, aggravated by terrorist in...

Niger: Cinquième Revue de L’accord au Titre de la Facilité Élargie de Crédit et Demande de Modification de Critères de Réalisation — Communiqué de Presse; Rapport des Services du FMI; et Déclaration de L’administrateur Pour le Niger

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Niger: Cinquième Revue de L’accord au Titre de la Facilité Élargie de Crédit et Demande de Modification de Critères de Réalisation — Communiqué de Presse; Rapport des Services du FMI; et Déclaration de L’administrateur Pour le Niger »

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Source: Niger : Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Niger

Volume/Issue: 2020/7

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 May 2020

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513543925

Keywords: Development, External debt, Economic growth, Fiscal policy, Credit, ISCR, CR, PPPs, performance criterion, WAEMU

This paper discusses Niger's Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria. Niger faces daunting development challenges, aggravated by terrorist in...

Statement by Ms. Levonian and Mr. Sylvester on Dominica, Grenada, & St. Lucia -Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility April 28, 2020

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Statement by Ms. Levonian and Mr. Sylvester on Dominica, Grenada, & St. Lucia -Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility April 28, 2020 »

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Source: Grenada : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility; Press Release; Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Statement by the Executive Director for Grenada

Volume/Issue: 192020/161

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543635

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Economic recovery, Balance of payments, Public debt, Gross domestic product, Credit, ISCR, CR, primary balance, disbursement

Grenada is a tourism-dependent economy that has been severely affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Tourism, which accounts for over 80 percent of Grenada's total exports, has essentially come to a halt in Marc...

Statement by the Staff Representative on Grenada April 28, 2020

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Statement by the Staff Representative on Grenada April 28, 2020 »

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Source: Grenada : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility; Press Release; Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Statement by the Executive Director for Grenada

Volume/Issue: 192020/161

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543635

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Economic recovery, Balance of payments, Public debt, Gross domestic product, Credit, ISCR, CR, primary balance, disbursement

Grenada is a tourism-dependent economy that has been severely affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Tourism, which accounts for over 80 percent of Grenada's total exports, has essentially come to a halt in Marc...

Burkina Faso: Demandes de Décaissement au Titre de la Facilité de Crédit Rapide et de Rééchelonnement de L’accès au Titre de la Facilité Élargie de Crédit— Communique de Presse; Rapport des Services du FMI et Declaration de L’administrateur Pour le Burkina Faso

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Burkina Faso: Demandes de Décaissement au Titre de la Facilité de Crédit Rapide et de Rééchelonnement de L’accès au Titre de la Facilité Élargie de Crédit— Communique de Presse; Rapport des Services du FMI et Declaration de L’administrateur Pour le Burkina Faso »

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Source: Burkina Faso : Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Rephasing of Access Under the Extended Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Burkina Faso

Volume/Issue: 2020/130

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 12 May 2020

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513543369

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Extended Credit Facility, Credit, Balance of payments need, Debt sustainability, Fiscal policy, Development, ISCR, CR, disbursement

Burkina Faso is facing a security crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic shocks. The number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) has surged nine-fold since January 2019 and is likely to further increase. Access to food...

Déclaration de M. Mohamed-Lemine Raghani, administrateur pour le Burkina Faso, et de M. Mamadou Siradiou Bah, conseiller principal de l’administrateur Le 14 avril 2020

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Déclaration de M. Mohamed-Lemine Raghani, administrateur pour le Burkina Faso, et de M. Mamadou Siradiou Bah, conseiller principal de l’administrateur Le 14 avril 2020 »

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Source: Burkina Faso : Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Rephasing of Access Under the Extended Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Burkina Faso

Volume/Issue: 2020/130

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 12 May 2020

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513543369

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Extended Credit Facility, Credit, Balance of payments need, Debt sustainability, Fiscal policy, Development, ISCR, CR, disbursement

Burkina Faso is facing a security crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic shocks. The number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) has surged nine-fold since January 2019 and is likely to further increase. Access to food...

Djibouti: Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Debt Relief Under the Castastrophe Containment and Relief Trust— Debt Sustainability Analysis

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Djibouti: Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Debt Relief Under the Castastrophe Containment and Relief Trust— Debt Sustainability Analysis »

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Source: Djibouti : Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Debt Relief Under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust-Press Release; and Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Djibouti

Volume/Issue: 2020/159

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 12 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543574

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust (CCRT), Debt sustainability, Financial and Monetary Sector, Debt service, Balance of payments need, Debt relief, ISCR, CR, arrears

The COVID-19 pandemic has considerably weakened macroeconomic prospects for Djibouti. The country is facing a large negative external demand shock due to the global recession. Domestically, virus prevention and con...

Djibouti: Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Debt Relief Under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust— Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Djibouti

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Djibouti: Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Debt Relief Under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust— Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Djibouti »

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Source: Djibouti : Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Debt Relief Under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust-Press Release; and Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Djibouti

Volume/Issue: 2020/159

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 12 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543574

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust (CCRT), Debt sustainability, Financial and Monetary Sector, Debt service, Balance of payments need, Debt relief, ISCR, CR, arrears

The COVID-19 pandemic has considerably weakened macroeconomic prospects for Djibouti. The country is facing a large negative external demand shock due to the global recession. Domestically, virus prevention and con...

Measuring Financial Access : 10 Years of the IMF Financial Access Survey

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Measuring Financial Access : 10 Years of the IMF Financial Access Survey »

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Volume/Issue: 2020/8

Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers

Author(s): Marco Espinosa-Vega , Kazuko Shirono , Hector Carcel Villanova , Esha Chhabra , Bidisha Das , and Yingjie Fan

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 12 May 2020

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513538853.087

ISBN: 9781513538853

Keywords: Financial inclusion, Financial institutions, Inclusive growth, Economic development, Financial inclusion;Financial institutions;Inclusive growth;Economic development

This departmental paper marks the 10th anniversary of the IMF Financial Access Survey (FAS). It offers a retrospective of the FAS database, along with some reflections as to its future directions. Since its 20...

IMF Executive Board Approves a US$ 43.4 Million Disbursement to Djibouti Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Debt Relief Under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic

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IMF Executive Board Approves a US$ 43.4 Million Disbursement to Djibouti Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Debt Relief Under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic »

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Source: Djibouti : Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Debt Relief Under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust-Press Release; and Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Djibouti

Volume/Issue: 2020/159

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 12 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543574

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust (CCRT), Debt sustainability, Financial and Monetary Sector, Debt service, Balance of payments need, Debt relief, ISCR, CR, arrears

The COVID-19 pandemic has considerably weakened macroeconomic prospects for Djibouti. The country is facing a large negative external demand shock due to the global recession. Domestically, virus prevention and con...

IMF Executive Board Approves a US$121.1 Million in Emergency Assistance Under the Rapid Financing Instrument and Rapid Credit Facility for the Kyrgyz Republic to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic

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IMF Executive Board Approves a US$121.1 Million in Emergency Assistance Under the Rapid Financing Instrument and Rapid Credit Facility for the Kyrgyz Republic to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic »

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Source: Kyrgyz Republic : Request for Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument and Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; and Staff Report

Volume/Issue: 2020/1558

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 12 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543529

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), Balance of payments need, Balance of payments, Real sector, External sector, Public procurement, ISCR, CR, RCF

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has weakened the macroeconomic outlook. The authorities have launched a health care contingency plan and an initial package of economic measures, together totaling $31 million...

IMF Executive Board Approves US$65.6 Million in Disbursements to Dominica, Grenada, and St. Lucia to Address COVID-19 Pandemic

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IMF Executive Board Approves US$65.6 Million in Disbursements to Dominica, Grenada, and St. Lucia to Address COVID-19 Pandemic »

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Source: St. Lucia : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; and Staff Report

Volume/Issue: 2020/157

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 12 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543444

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), National income, Economic indicators, Balance of payments, Demographic indicators, Financial indicators, ISCR, CR, US$, disbursement

St. Lucia, a tourism-dependent economy in the Caribbean, has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Tourism exports, which in a typical year would account for nearly 90 percent of the country's foreign exchange ea...

Burkina Faso : Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Rephasing of Access Under the Extended Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Burkina Faso

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Burkina Faso : Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Rephasing of Access Under the Extended Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Burkina Faso »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2020/130

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 12 May 2020

Language: French

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513543369.002

ISBN: 9781513543369

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Extended Credit Facility, Credit, Balance of payments need, Debt sustainability, Fiscal policy, Development, ISCR, CR, disbursement

Burkina Faso is facing a security crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic shocks. The number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) has surged nine-fold since January 2019 and is likely to further increase. Access to food...

Djibouti : Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Debt Relief Under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust-Press Release; and Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Djibouti

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Djibouti : Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Debt Relief Under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust-Press Release; and Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Djibouti »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2020/159

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 12 May 2020

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513543574.002

ISBN: 9781513543574

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust (CCRT), Debt sustainability, Financial and Monetary Sector, Debt service, Balance of payments need, Debt relief, ISCR, CR, arrears

The COVID-19 pandemic has considerably weakened macroeconomic prospects for Djibouti. The country is facing a large negative external demand shock due to the global recession. Domestically, virus prevention and con...

Kyrgyz Republic : Request for Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument and Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; and Staff Report

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Kyrgyz Republic : Request for Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument and Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; and Staff Report »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2020/1558

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 12 May 2020

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513543529.002

ISBN: 9781513543529

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), Balance of payments need, Balance of payments, Real sector, External sector, Public procurement, ISCR, CR, RCF

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has weakened the macroeconomic outlook. The authorities have launched a health care contingency plan and an initial package of economic measures, together totaling $31 million...

St. Lucia : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; and Staff Report

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St. Lucia : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; and Staff Report »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2020/157

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 12 May 2020

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513543444.002

ISBN: 9781513543444

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), National income, Economic indicators, Balance of payments, Demographic indicators, Financial indicators, ISCR, CR, US$, disbursement

St. Lucia, a tourism-dependent economy in the Caribbean, has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Tourism exports, which in a typical year would account for nearly 90 percent of the country's foreign exchange ea...

Kyrgyz Republic : Request for Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument and Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; and Staff Report

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Kyrgyz Republic : Request for Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument and Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; and Staff Report »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2020/1558

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 12 May 2020

Language: Russian

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513543550.002

ISBN: 9781513543550

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI)

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has weakened the macroeconomic outlook. The authorities have launched a health care contingency plan and an initial package of economic measures, together totaling $31 million...

Kyrgyz Republic: Request for Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument and Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; and Staff Report

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Kyrgyz Republic: Request for Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument and Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; and Staff Report »

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Source: Kyrgyz Republic : Request for Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument and Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; and Staff Report

Volume/Issue: 2020/1558

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 12 May 2020

Language: Russian

ISBN: 9781513543550

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI)

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has weakened the macroeconomic outlook. The authorities have launched a health care contingency plan and an initial package of economic measures, together totaling $31 million...

Kyrgyz Republic: Request for Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument and Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility—Press Release; and Staff Report

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Kyrgyz Republic: Request for Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument and Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility—Press Release; and Staff Report »

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Source: Kyrgyz Republic : Request for Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument and Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; and Staff Report

Volume/Issue: 2020/1558

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 12 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543529

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), Balance of payments need, Balance of payments, Real sector, External sector, Public procurement, ISCR, CR, RCF

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has weakened the macroeconomic outlook. The authorities have launched a health care contingency plan and an initial package of economic measures, together totaling $31 million...

Le conseil d’administration du FMI approuve un décaissement de 115.3 millions de dollars en faveur du Burkina Faso pour faire face à la pandémie de COVID-19

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Le conseil d’administration du FMI approuve un décaissement de 115.3 millions de dollars en faveur du Burkina Faso pour faire face à la pandémie de COVID-19 »

Article

Source: Burkina Faso : Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Rephasing of Access Under the Extended Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Burkina Faso

Volume/Issue: 2020/130

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 12 May 2020

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513543369

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Extended Credit Facility, Credit, Balance of payments need, Debt sustainability, Fiscal policy, Development, ISCR, CR, disbursement

Burkina Faso is facing a security crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic shocks. The number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) has surged nine-fold since January 2019 and is likely to further increase. Access to food...

Measuring Financial Access 10 Years of the IMF Financial Survey

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Measuring Financial Access 10 Years of the IMF Financial Survey »

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Source: Measuring Financial Access : 10 Years of the IMF Financial Access Survey

Volume/Issue: 2020/8

Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers

Author(s): Marco Espinosa-Vega , Kazuko Shirono , Hector Carcel Villanova , Esha Chhabra , Bidisha Das , and Yingjie Fan

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 12 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513538853

Keywords: Financial inclusion, Financial institutions, Inclusive growth, Economic development, Financial inclusion;Financial institutions;Inclusive growth;Economic development

This departmental paper marks the 10th anniversary of the IMF Financial Access Survey (FAS). It offers a retrospective of the FAS database, along with some reflections as to its future directions. Since its 20...

St. Lucia: Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility—Press Release; and Staff Report

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St. Lucia: Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility—Press Release; and Staff Report »

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Source: St. Lucia : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; and Staff Report

Volume/Issue: 2020/157

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 12 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543444

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), National income, Economic indicators, Balance of payments, Demographic indicators, Financial indicators, ISCR, CR, US$, disbursement

St. Lucia, a tourism-dependent economy in the Caribbean, has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Tourism exports, which in a typical year would account for nearly 90 percent of the country's foreign exchange ea...

Statement by Mr. Raghani, Executive Director for Djibouti and Mr. N’Sonde and Mr. Olhaye, Advisors to the Executive Director

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Statement by Mr. Raghani, Executive Director for Djibouti and Mr. N’Sonde and Mr. Olhaye, Advisors to the Executive Director »

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Source: Djibouti : Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Debt Relief Under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust-Press Release; and Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Djibouti

Volume/Issue: 2020/159

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 12 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543574

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust (CCRT), Debt sustainability, Financial and Monetary Sector, Debt service, Balance of payments need, Debt relief, ISCR, CR, arrears

The COVID-19 pandemic has considerably weakened macroeconomic prospects for Djibouti. The country is facing a large negative external demand shock due to the global recession. Domestically, virus prevention and con...

Improving Fiscal Transparency to Raise Government Efficiency and Reduce Corruption Vulnerabilities in Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe

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Improving Fiscal Transparency to Raise Government Efficiency and Reduce Corruption Vulnerabilities in Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe »

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Volume/Issue: 2020/6

Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers

Author(s): Bernardin Akitoby , Larry Cui , Silvia Domit , Jingzhou Meng , Slavi Slavov , Nujin Suphaphiphat , and Hanqi Zhang

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 11 May 2020

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513532837.087

ISBN: 9781513532837

Keywords: Fiscal transparency, Corruption, Fiscal risk, Governance, Fiscal Transparency; Corruption; Government Efficiency; Fiscal Risks

This departmental paper investigates how countries in Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe (CESEE) can improve fiscal transparency, thereby raising government efficiency and reducing corruption vulnerabilities...

Stress Testing in Sub-Saharan Africa : Practices, Communications, and Capacity Development

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Stress Testing in Sub-Saharan Africa : Practices, Communications, and Capacity Development »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2020/7

Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers

Author(s): Mindaugas Leika , Hector Perez-Saiz , Olga Ilinichna Stankova , and Torsten Wezel

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 11 May 2020

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513532912.087

ISBN: 9781513532912

Keywords: Banking, Stress testing, Sub-Saharan Africa, Banking; Capacity Development;Stress testing;Sub-Saharan Africa

The paper finds that supervisory stress tests are conducted in more than half of sub-Saharan African countries, particularly in western and southern Africa, and that the number of individual stress tests has grown...

IMF Executive Board Approves a US$739 Million Disbursement to Kenya to Address the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic

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IMF Executive Board Approves a US$739 Million Disbursement to Kenya to Address the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic »

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Source: Republic of Kenya : Request for Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Kenya

Volume/Issue: 2020/156

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 11 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543284

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Balance of payments, Credit, Central banks, Economic indicators, Gross domestic product, ISCR, CR, CBK, RCF

Kenya is facing a pronounced economic slowdown and an urgent balance of payments need owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kenya's economy was performing well prior to the global shock with accelerating growth, containe...

IMF Executive Board Approves a US$214 Million Disbursement to Nepal to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic

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IMF Executive Board Approves a US$214 Million Disbursement to Nepal to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic »

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Source: Nepal : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Nepal

Volume/Issue: 2020/155

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 11 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543253

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Development, Macroprudential policies and financial stability, Credit, Unemployment, Public debt, ISCR, CR, percent of GDP, Proj

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a severe impact on Nepal's economy. During recent months, remittances have fallen considerably, tourist arrivals collapsed, and domestic activity has taken a hit amidst social distan...

Nepal : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Nepal

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Nepal : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Nepal »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2020/155

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 11 May 2020

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513543253.002

ISBN: 9781513543253

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Development, Macroprudential policies and financial stability, Credit, Unemployment, Public debt, ISCR, CR, percent of GDP, Proj

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a severe impact on Nepal's economy. During recent months, remittances have fallen considerably, tourist arrivals collapsed, and domestic activity has taken a hit amidst social distan...

Republic of Kenya : Request for Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Kenya

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Republic of Kenya : Request for Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Kenya »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2020/156

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 11 May 2020

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513543284.002

ISBN: 9781513543284

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Balance of payments, Credit, Central banks, Economic indicators, Gross domestic product, ISCR, CR, CBK, RCF

Kenya is facing a pronounced economic slowdown and an urgent balance of payments need owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kenya's economy was performing well prior to the global shock with accelerating growth, containe...

Improving Fiscal Transparency to Raise Government Efficiency and Reduce Corruption Vulnerabilities in Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe

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Improving Fiscal Transparency to Raise Government Efficiency and Reduce Corruption Vulnerabilities in Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe »

Article

Source: Improving Fiscal Transparency to Raise Government Efficiency and Reduce Corruption Vulnerabilities in Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe

Volume/Issue: 2020/6

Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers

Author(s): Bernardin Akitoby , Larry Cui , Silvia Domit , Jingzhou Meng , Slavi Slavov , Nujin Suphaphiphat , and Hanqi Zhang

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 11 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513532837

Keywords: Fiscal transparency, Corruption, Fiscal risk, Governance, Fiscal Transparency; Corruption; Government Efficiency; Fiscal Risks

This departmental paper investigates how countries in Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe (CESEE) can improve fiscal transparency, thereby raising government efficiency and reducing corruption vulnerabilities...

Nepal: Nepal—Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility—Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Nepal

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Nepal: Nepal—Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility—Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Nepal »

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Source: Nepal : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Nepal

Volume/Issue: 2020/155

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 11 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543253

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Development, Macroprudential policies and financial stability, Credit, Unemployment, Public debt, ISCR, CR, percent of GDP, Proj

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a severe impact on Nepal's economy. During recent months, remittances have fallen considerably, tourist arrivals collapsed, and domestic activity has taken a hit amidst social distan...

Nepal: Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility—Debt Sustainability Analysis

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Nepal: Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility—Debt Sustainability Analysis »

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Source: Nepal : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Nepal

Volume/Issue: 2020/155

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 11 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543253

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Development, Macroprudential policies and financial stability, Credit, Unemployment, Public debt, ISCR, CR, percent of GDP, Proj

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a severe impact on Nepal's economy. During recent months, remittances have fallen considerably, tourist arrivals collapsed, and domestic activity has taken a hit amidst social distan...

Republic of Kenya: Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility—Debt Sustainability Analysis

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Republic of Kenya: Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility—Debt Sustainability Analysis »

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Source: Republic of Kenya : Request for Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Kenya

Volume/Issue: 2020/156

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 11 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543284

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Balance of payments, Credit, Central banks, Economic indicators, Gross domestic product, ISCR, CR, CBK, RCF

Kenya is facing a pronounced economic slowdown and an urgent balance of payments need owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kenya's economy was performing well prior to the global shock with accelerating growth, containe...

Republic of Kenya: Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility—Informational Annex

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Republic of Kenya: Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility—Informational Annex »

Article

Source: Republic of Kenya : Request for Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Kenya

Volume/Issue: 2020/156

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 11 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543284

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Balance of payments, Credit, Central banks, Economic indicators, Gross domestic product, ISCR, CR, CBK, RCF

Kenya is facing a pronounced economic slowdown and an urgent balance of payments need owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kenya's economy was performing well prior to the global shock with accelerating growth, containe...

Republic of Kenya: Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility—Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Kenya

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Republic of Kenya: Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility—Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Kenya »

Article

Source: Republic of Kenya : Request for Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Kenya

Volume/Issue: 2020/156

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 11 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543284

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Balance of payments, Credit, Central banks, Economic indicators, Gross domestic product, ISCR, CR, CBK, RCF

Kenya is facing a pronounced economic slowdown and an urgent balance of payments need owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kenya's economy was performing well prior to the global shock with accelerating growth, containe...

Statement by Alisara Mahasandana, Executive Director for Nepal, Keng Heng Tan, Alternate Executive Director, Ranjana Pandit, Advisor to the Executive Director May 6, 2020

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Statement by Alisara Mahasandana, Executive Director for Nepal, Keng Heng Tan, Alternate Executive Director, Ranjana Pandit, Advisor to the Executive Director May 6, 2020 »

Article

Source: Nepal : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Nepal

Volume/Issue: 2020/155

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 11 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543253

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Development, Macroprudential policies and financial stability, Credit, Unemployment, Public debt, ISCR, CR, percent of GDP, Proj

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a severe impact on Nepal's economy. During recent months, remittances have fallen considerably, tourist arrivals collapsed, and domestic activity has taken a hit amidst social distan...

Statement by Mr. Mahlinza and Mr. Sitima-wina on Kenya May 6, 2020

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Statement by Mr. Mahlinza and Mr. Sitima-wina on Kenya May 6, 2020 »

Article

Source: Republic of Kenya : Request for Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Kenya

Volume/Issue: 2020/156

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 11 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543284

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Balance of payments, Credit, Central banks, Economic indicators, Gross domestic product, ISCR, CR, CBK, RCF

Kenya is facing a pronounced economic slowdown and an urgent balance of payments need owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kenya's economy was performing well prior to the global shock with accelerating growth, containe...

Stress Testing in Sub-Saharan Africa: Practices, Communications, and Capacity Development

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Stress Testing in Sub-Saharan Africa: Practices, Communications, and Capacity Development »

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Source: Stress Testing in Sub-Saharan Africa : Practices, Communications, and Capacity Development

Volume/Issue: 2020/7

Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers

Author(s): Mindaugas Leika , Hector Perez-Saiz , Olga Ilinichna Stankova , and Torsten Wezel

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 11 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513532912

Keywords: Banking, Stress testing, Sub-Saharan Africa, Banking; Capacity Development;Stress testing;Sub-Saharan Africa

The paper finds that supervisory stress tests are conducted in more than half of sub-Saharan African countries, particularly in western and southern Africa, and that the number of individual stress tests has grown...

Déclaration de M. Mohamed-Lemine Raghani, administrateur pour le Mali, et de M. Oumar Diakite, conseiller 30 avril 2020

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Déclaration de M. Mohamed-Lemine Raghani, administrateur pour le Mali, et de M. Oumar Diakite, conseiller 30 avril 2020 »

Article

Source: Mali : Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Rephasing of Access Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Mali

Volume/Issue: 2020/153

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 08 May 2020

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513543192

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF)

The COVID-19 pandemic has added to Mali's significant security and social challenges. The outbreak reached Mali relatively late, with first confirmed cases on March 24 and 293 cases (seventeen deaths) as of April 2...

Déclaration de MM. Mohamed-Lemine Raghani et Oumar Diakite sur le Sénégal Réunion du conseil d’administration 13 avril 2020

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Déclaration de MM. Mohamed-Lemine Raghani et Oumar Diakite sur le Sénégal Réunion du conseil d’administration 13 avril 2020 »

Article

Source: Senegal : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Senegal

Volume/Issue: 2020/108

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 08 May 2020

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513543147

Keywords: Financial and Monetary Sector, Economic conditions, Debt sustainability, Credit, Balance of payments need, Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), ISCR, CR, percent of GDP

The COVID-19 pandemic has weakened the macroeconomic outlook for Senegal's economy. Containment measures to avoid the propagation of the virus, lower external demand, reduced remittances, and the sudden stop of tra...

IMF Executive Board Approves a US$200 Million Disbursement to Mali to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic

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IMF Executive Board Approves a US$200 Million Disbursement to Mali to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic »

Article

Source: Mali : Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Rephasing of Access Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Mali

Volume/Issue: 2020/153

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 08 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543079

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), External sector, Debt service, Credit, Debt relief, Economic growth, ISCR, CR, disbursement, ECF

The COVID-19 pandemic has added to Mali's significant security and social challenges. The outbreak reached Mali relatively late, with first confirmed cases on March 24 and 293 cases (seventeen deaths) as of April 2...

Mali : Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Rephasing of Access Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Mali

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Mali : Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Rephasing of Access Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Mali »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2020/153

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 08 May 2020

Language: French

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513543192.002

ISBN: 9781513543192

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF)

The COVID-19 pandemic has added to Mali's significant security and social challenges. The outbreak reached Mali relatively late, with first confirmed cases on March 24 and 293 cases (seventeen deaths) as of April 2...

Mali : Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Rephasing of Access Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Mali

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Mali : Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Rephasing of Access Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Mali »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2020/153

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 08 May 2020

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513543079.002

ISBN: 9781513543079

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), External sector, Debt service, Credit, Debt relief, Economic growth, ISCR, CR, disbursement, ECF

The COVID-19 pandemic has added to Mali's significant security and social challenges. The outbreak reached Mali relatively late, with first confirmed cases on March 24 and 293 cases (seventeen deaths) as of April 2...

Senegal : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Senegal

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Senegal : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Senegal »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2020/108

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 08 May 2020

Language: French

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513543147.002

ISBN: 9781513543147

Keywords: Financial and Monetary Sector, Economic conditions, Debt sustainability, Credit, Balance of payments need, Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), ISCR, CR, percent of GDP

The COVID-19 pandemic has weakened the macroeconomic outlook for Senegal's economy. Containment measures to avoid the propagation of the virus, lower external demand, reduced remittances, and the sudden stop of tra...

Le conseil d’administration approuve en faveur du Sénégal un décaissement au titre de la facilité de crédit rapide et un achat au titre de l’instrument de financement rapide à hauteur de 442 millions de dollars

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Le conseil d’administration approuve en faveur du Sénégal un décaissement au titre de la facilité de crédit rapide et un achat au titre de l’instrument de financement rapide à hauteur de 442 millions de dollars »

Article

Source: Senegal : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Senegal

Volume/Issue: 2020/108

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 08 May 2020

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513543147

Keywords: Financial and Monetary Sector, Economic conditions, Debt sustainability, Credit, Balance of payments need, Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), ISCR, CR, percent of GDP

The COVID-19 pandemic has weakened the macroeconomic outlook for Senegal's economy. Containment measures to avoid the propagation of the virus, lower external demand, reduced remittances, and the sudden stop of tra...

Le conseil d’administration du FMI approuve en faveur du Mali un décaissement de 200 millions de dollars pour aider le pays à faire face à la pandémie de COVID-19

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Le conseil d’administration du FMI approuve en faveur du Mali un décaissement de 200 millions de dollars pour aider le pays à faire face à la pandémie de COVID-19 »

Article

Source: Mali : Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Rephasing of Access Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Mali

Volume/Issue: 2020/153

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 08 May 2020

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513543192

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF)

The COVID-19 pandemic has added to Mali's significant security and social challenges. The outbreak reached Mali relatively late, with first confirmed cases on March 24 and 293 cases (seventeen deaths) as of April 2...

Mali: Demande de Décaissement au Titre de la Facilité de Crédit Rapide et de Rééchelonnement de L’Accès au Titre de la Facilité Élargie de Crédit

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Mali: Demande de Décaissement au Titre de la Facilité de Crédit Rapide et de Rééchelonnement de L’Accès au Titre de la Facilité Élargie de Crédit »

Article

Source: Mali : Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Rephasing of Access Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Mali

Volume/Issue: 2020/153

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 08 May 2020

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513543192

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF)

The COVID-19 pandemic has added to Mali's significant security and social challenges. The outbreak reached Mali relatively late, with first confirmed cases on March 24 and 293 cases (seventeen deaths) as of April 2...

Mali: Demande de Décaissement au Titre de la Facilité de Crédit Rapide et de Rééchelonnement de L’Accès au Titre de la Facilité Élargie de Crédit—Analyse de Viabilité de la Dette

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Mali: Demande de Décaissement au Titre de la Facilité de Crédit Rapide et de Rééchelonnement de L’Accès au Titre de la Facilité Élargie de Crédit—Analyse de Viabilité de la Dette »

Article

Source: Mali : Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Rephasing of Access Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Mali

Volume/Issue: 2020/153

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 08 May 2020

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513543192

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF)

The COVID-19 pandemic has added to Mali's significant security and social challenges. The outbreak reached Mali relatively late, with first confirmed cases on March 24 and 293 cases (seventeen deaths) as of April 2...

Mali: Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and for Rephasing of Access Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement—Debt Sustainability Analysis

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Mali: Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and for Rephasing of Access Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement—Debt Sustainability Analysis »

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Source: Mali : Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Rephasing of Access Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Mali

Volume/Issue: 2020/153

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 08 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543079

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), External sector, Debt service, Credit, Debt relief, Economic growth, ISCR, CR, disbursement, ECF

The COVID-19 pandemic has added to Mali's significant security and social challenges. The outbreak reached Mali relatively late, with first confirmed cases on March 24 and 293 cases (seventeen deaths) as of April 2...

Mali: Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility And Rephasing of Access Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement—Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Mali

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Mali: Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility And Rephasing of Access Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement—Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Mali »

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Source: Mali : Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Rephasing of Access Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Mali

Volume/Issue: 2020/153

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 08 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543079

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), External sector, Debt service, Credit, Debt relief, Economic growth, ISCR, CR, disbursement, ECF

The COVID-19 pandemic has added to Mali's significant security and social challenges. The outbreak reached Mali relatively late, with first confirmed cases on March 24 and 293 cases (seventeen deaths) as of April 2...

Sénégal: Demande de Décaissement au Titre de la Facilité de Crédit Rapide et D’achat au Titre de L’instrument de Financement Rapide –- Analyse de Viabilité de la Dette

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Sénégal: Demande de Décaissement au Titre de la Facilité de Crédit Rapide et D’achat au Titre de L’instrument de Financement Rapide –- Analyse de Viabilité de la Dette »

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Source: Senegal : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Senegal

Volume/Issue: 2020/108

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 08 May 2020

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513543147

Keywords: Financial and Monetary Sector, Economic conditions, Debt sustainability, Credit, Balance of payments need, Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), ISCR, CR, percent of GDP

The COVID-19 pandemic has weakened the macroeconomic outlook for Senegal's economy. Containment measures to avoid the propagation of the virus, lower external demand, reduced remittances, and the sudden stop of tra...

Sénégal: Demande de Décaissement au Titre de la Facilité de Crédit Rapide et D’achat au Titre de L’instrument de Financement Rapide – Communiqué de Presse; Rapport des Services du FMI; et Déclaration de L’administrateur Pour le Sénégal

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Sénégal: Demande de Décaissement au Titre de la Facilité de Crédit Rapide et D’achat au Titre de L’instrument de Financement Rapide – Communiqué de Presse; Rapport des Services du FMI; et Déclaration de L’administrateur Pour le Sénégal »

Article

Source: Senegal : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Senegal

Volume/Issue: 2020/108

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 08 May 2020

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513543147

Keywords: Financial and Monetary Sector, Economic conditions, Debt sustainability, Credit, Balance of payments need, Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), ISCR, CR, percent of GDP

The COVID-19 pandemic has weakened the macroeconomic outlook for Senegal's economy. Containment measures to avoid the propagation of the virus, lower external demand, reduced remittances, and the sudden stop of tra...

Statement by Mr. Mohamed-Lemine Raghani, Executive Director for Mali and Mr. Oumar Diakite, Advisor April 30, 2020

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Statement by Mr. Mohamed-Lemine Raghani, Executive Director for Mali and Mr. Oumar Diakite, Advisor April 30, 2020 »

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Source: Mali : Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Rephasing of Access Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Mali

Volume/Issue: 2020/153

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 08 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543079

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), External sector, Debt service, Credit, Debt relief, Economic growth, ISCR, CR, disbursement, ECF

The COVID-19 pandemic has added to Mali's significant security and social challenges. The outbreak reached Mali relatively late, with first confirmed cases on March 24 and 293 cases (seventeen deaths) as of April 2...

Dominican Republic: Request For Purchase Under The Rapid Financing Instrument—Press Release; Staff Report; And Statement By The Executive Director For The Dominican Republic

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Dominican Republic: Request For Purchase Under The Rapid Financing Instrument—Press Release; Staff Report; And Statement By The Executive Director For The Dominican Republic »

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Source: Dominican Republic : Request for Purchase under the Rapid Financing Instrument-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Dominican Republic

Volume/Issue: 2020/154

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 07 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543109

Keywords: Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), Reserve requirements, Financial institutions, Monetary policy, Unemployment, Economic policy, ISCR, CR, BCRD, RFI

The Dominican Republic has enjoyed a prosperous decade with high growth, low inflation, a relatively strong external position and significant gains in poverty reduction. While the economy was strong, it was highly...

IMF Executive Board Approves a US$189.5 Million RCF Disbursement to Tajikistan to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic

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IMF Executive Board Approves a US$189.5 Million RCF Disbursement to Tajikistan to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic »

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Source: Republic of Tajikistan : Request for Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Tajikistan

Volume/Issue: 2020/151

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 07 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543000

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Balance of payments, External sector, Budget deficits, External debt, Central banks, ISCR, CR, NBT, RCF

Macroeconomic developments in 2019 were favorable, although the outlook was challenging owing to large fiscal and external imbalances. While still weak, the banking sector was recovering from the 2015-16 shocks. Ag...

IMF Executive Board Approves US$650 Million in Emergency Assistance to the Dominican Republic to address the COVID-19 Pandemic

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IMF Executive Board Approves US$650 Million in Emergency Assistance to the Dominican Republic to address the COVID-19 Pandemic »

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Source: Dominican Republic : Request for Purchase under the Rapid Financing Instrument-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Dominican Republic

Volume/Issue: 2020/154

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 07 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543109

Keywords: Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), Reserve requirements, Financial institutions, Monetary policy, Unemployment, Economic policy, ISCR, CR, BCRD, RFI

The Dominican Republic has enjoyed a prosperous decade with high growth, low inflation, a relatively strong external position and significant gains in poverty reduction. While the economy was strong, it was highly...

IMF Executive Board Approves US$12 Million in Emergency Assistance to the Union of the Comoros to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic

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IMF Executive Board Approves US$12 Million in Emergency Assistance to the Union of the Comoros to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic »

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Source: Union of the Comoros : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Union of the Comoros

Volume/Issue: 2020/152

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 07 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543048

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), Fiscal policy, Balance of payments, Reserve requirements, Balance of payments need, Central banks, ISCR, CR, RCF

While the authorities have so far not reported any COVID-19 cases in Comoros, the pandemic's economic impact is already being felt as remittances receipts have slowed, visitor arrivals have stopped, and liquidity p...

Dominican Republic : Request for Purchase under the Rapid Financing Instrument-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Dominican Republic

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Dominican Republic : Request for Purchase under the Rapid Financing Instrument-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Dominican Republic »

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Volume/Issue: 2020/154

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 07 May 2020

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513543109.002

ISBN: 9781513543109

Keywords: Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), Reserve requirements, Financial institutions, Monetary policy, Unemployment, Economic policy, ISCR, CR, BCRD, RFI

The Dominican Republic has enjoyed a prosperous decade with high growth, low inflation, a relatively strong external position and significant gains in poverty reduction. While the economy was strong, it was highly...

Republic of Tajikistan : Request for Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Tajikistan

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Republic of Tajikistan : Request for Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Tajikistan »

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Volume/Issue: 2020/151

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 07 May 2020

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513543000.002

ISBN: 9781513543000

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Balance of payments, External sector, Budget deficits, External debt, Central banks, ISCR, CR, NBT, RCF

Macroeconomic developments in 2019 were favorable, although the outlook was challenging owing to large fiscal and external imbalances. While still weak, the banking sector was recovering from the 2015-16 shocks. Ag...

Union of the Comoros : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Union of the Comoros

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Union of the Comoros : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Union of the Comoros »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2020/152

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 07 May 2020

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513543048.002

ISBN: 9781513543048

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), Fiscal policy, Balance of payments, Reserve requirements, Balance of payments need, Central banks, ISCR, CR, RCF

While the authorities have so far not reported any COVID-19 cases in Comoros, the pandemic's economic impact is already being felt as remittances receipts have slowed, visitor arrivals have stopped, and liquidity p...

Republic of Tajikistan: Republic of Tajikistan: Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility—Informational Annex

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Republic of Tajikistan: Republic of Tajikistan: Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility—Informational Annex »

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Source: Republic of Tajikistan : Request for Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Tajikistan

Volume/Issue: 2020/151

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 07 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543000

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Balance of payments, External sector, Budget deficits, External debt, Central banks, ISCR, CR, NBT, RCF

Macroeconomic developments in 2019 were favorable, although the outlook was challenging owing to large fiscal and external imbalances. While still weak, the banking sector was recovering from the 2015-16 shocks. Ag...

Republic of Tajikistan: Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility—Debt Sustainability Analysis

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Republic of Tajikistan: Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility—Debt Sustainability Analysis »

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Source: Republic of Tajikistan : Request for Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Tajikistan

Volume/Issue: 2020/151

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 07 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543000

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Balance of payments, External sector, Budget deficits, External debt, Central banks, ISCR, CR, NBT, RCF

Macroeconomic developments in 2019 were favorable, although the outlook was challenging owing to large fiscal and external imbalances. While still weak, the banking sector was recovering from the 2015-16 shocks. Ag...

Republic Of Tajikistan: Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility—Press Release; Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Tajikistan

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Republic Of Tajikistan: Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility—Press Release; Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Tajikistan »

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Source: Republic of Tajikistan : Request for Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Tajikistan

Volume/Issue: 2020/151

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 07 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543000

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Balance of payments, External sector, Budget deficits, External debt, Central banks, ISCR, CR, NBT, RCF

Macroeconomic developments in 2019 were favorable, although the outlook was challenging owing to large fiscal and external imbalances. While still weak, the banking sector was recovering from the 2015-16 shocks. Ag...

Statement by Mr. Bevilaqua, Executive Director for the Dominican Republic, and Mr. Fuentes, Senior Advisor to the Executive Director for the Dominican Republic April 29, 2020

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Statement by Mr. Bevilaqua, Executive Director for the Dominican Republic, and Mr. Fuentes, Senior Advisor to the Executive Director for the Dominican Republic April 29, 2020 »

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Source: Dominican Republic : Request for Purchase under the Rapid Financing Instrument-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Dominican Republic

Volume/Issue: 2020/154

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 07 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543109

Keywords: Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), Reserve requirements, Financial institutions, Monetary policy, Unemployment, Economic policy, ISCR, CR, BCRD, RFI

The Dominican Republic has enjoyed a prosperous decade with high growth, low inflation, a relatively strong external position and significant gains in poverty reduction. While the economy was strong, it was highly...

Statement by Mr. Inderbinen on Republic of Tajikistan May 6, 2020

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Statement by Mr. Inderbinen on Republic of Tajikistan May 6, 2020 »

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Source: Republic of Tajikistan : Request for Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Tajikistan

Volume/Issue: 2020/151

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 07 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543000

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Balance of payments, External sector, Budget deficits, External debt, Central banks, ISCR, CR, NBT, RCF

Macroeconomic developments in 2019 were favorable, although the outlook was challenging owing to large fiscal and external imbalances. While still weak, the banking sector was recovering from the 2015-16 shocks. Ag...

Statement by Mr. Mohamed-Lemine Raghani, Executive Director for the Union of The Comoros, and Mr. Sidi Bouna, Senior Advisor to the Executive Director April 22, 2020

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Statement by Mr. Mohamed-Lemine Raghani, Executive Director for the Union of The Comoros, and Mr. Sidi Bouna, Senior Advisor to the Executive Director April 22, 2020 »

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Source: Union of the Comoros : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Union of the Comoros

Volume/Issue: 2020/152

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 07 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543048

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), Fiscal policy, Balance of payments, Reserve requirements, Balance of payments need, Central banks, ISCR, CR, RCF

While the authorities have so far not reported any COVID-19 cases in Comoros, the pandemic's economic impact is already being felt as remittances receipts have slowed, visitor arrivals have stopped, and liquidity p...

Statement by the Staff Representative on the Republic of Tajikistan May 6, 2020

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Statement by the Staff Representative on the Republic of Tajikistan May 6, 2020 »

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Source: Republic of Tajikistan : Request for Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Tajikistan

Volume/Issue: 2020/151

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 07 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543000

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Balance of payments, External sector, Budget deficits, External debt, Central banks, ISCR, CR, NBT, RCF

Macroeconomic developments in 2019 were favorable, although the outlook was challenging owing to large fiscal and external imbalances. While still weak, the banking sector was recovering from the 2015-16 shocks. Ag...

Union of the Comoros: Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument—Press Release; Staff Report; And Statement By The Executive Director For The Union Of The Comoros

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Union of the Comoros: Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument—Press Release; Staff Report; And Statement By The Executive Director For The Union Of The Comoros »

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Source: Union of the Comoros : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Union of the Comoros

Volume/Issue: 2020/152

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 07 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513543048

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), Fiscal policy, Balance of payments, Reserve requirements, Balance of payments need, Central banks, ISCR, CR, RCF

While the authorities have so far not reported any COVID-19 cases in Comoros, the pandemic's economic impact is already being felt as remittances receipts have slowed, visitor arrivals have stopped, and liquidity p...

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia: Requests for Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument, Debt Relief Under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust, Rephasing of Access Under the Three-year Arrangements Under the Extended Credit Facility and the Extended Fund Facility, and Reduction of Access Under the Extended Fund Facility Arrangement—Debt Sustainability Analysis

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The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia: Requests for Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument, Debt Relief Under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust, Rephasing of Access Under the Three-year Arrangements Under the Extended Credit Facility and the Extended Fund Facility, and Reduction of Access Under the Extended Fund Facility Arrangement—Debt Sustainability Analysis »

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Source: The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia : Requests for Purchasing under the Rapid Financing Instrument, Debt Relief under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust, Rephasing of Access Under the Three-Year Arrangements under the Extended Credit Facility and the Extended Fund Facility, and Reduction of Access under the Extended Fund Facility Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Volume/Issue: 2020/150

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 06 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513542935

Keywords: Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), Balance of payments, Debt relief, Debt service, Balance of payments need, Economic reforms, ISCR, CR, EFF, NBE

Ethiopia is facing a pronounced economic slowdown and an urgent balance of payments need owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. The economy was growing robustly prior to the pandemic, and progress under the ECF-EFF arrang...

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia: Requests for Purchasing Under the Rapid Financing Instrument, Debt Relief Under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust, Rephasing of Access Under the Three-year Arrangements Under the Extended Credit Facility and the Extended Fund Facility, and Reduction of Access Under the Extended Fund Facility Arrangement—Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

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The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia: Requests for Purchasing Under the Rapid Financing Instrument, Debt Relief Under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust, Rephasing of Access Under the Three-year Arrangements Under the Extended Credit Facility and the Extended Fund Facility, and Reduction of Access Under the Extended Fund Facility Arrangement—Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia »

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Source: The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia : Requests for Purchasing under the Rapid Financing Instrument, Debt Relief under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust, Rephasing of Access Under the Three-Year Arrangements under the Extended Credit Facility and the Extended Fund Facility, and Reduction of Access under the Extended Fund Facility Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Volume/Issue: 2020/150

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 06 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513542935

Keywords: Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), Balance of payments, Debt relief, Debt service, Balance of payments need, Economic reforms, ISCR, CR, EFF, NBE

Ethiopia is facing a pronounced economic slowdown and an urgent balance of payments need owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. The economy was growing robustly prior to the pandemic, and progress under the ECF-EFF arrang...

IMF Executive Board Approves US$411 Million in Emergency Assistance to Ethiopia to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic

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IMF Executive Board Approves US$411 Million in Emergency Assistance to Ethiopia to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic »

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Source: The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia : Requests for Purchasing under the Rapid Financing Instrument, Debt Relief under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust, Rephasing of Access Under the Three-Year Arrangements under the Extended Credit Facility and the Extended Fund Facility, and Reduction of Access under the Extended Fund Facility Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Volume/Issue: 2020/150

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 06 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513542935

Keywords: Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), Balance of payments, Debt relief, Debt service, Balance of payments need, Economic reforms, ISCR, CR, EFF, NBE

Ethiopia is facing a pronounced economic slowdown and an urgent balance of payments need owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. The economy was growing robustly prior to the pandemic, and progress under the ECF-EFF arrang...

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia : Requests for Purchasing under the Rapid Financing Instrument, Debt Relief under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust, Rephasing of Access Under the Three-Year Arrangements under the Extended Credit Facility and the Extended Fund Facility, and Reduction of Access under the Extended Fund Facility Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

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The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia : Requests for Purchasing under the Rapid Financing Instrument, Debt Relief under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust, Rephasing of Access Under the Three-Year Arrangements under the Extended Credit Facility and the Extended Fund Facility, and Reduction of Access under the Extended Fund Facility Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2020/150

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 06 May 2020

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513542935.002

ISBN: 9781513542935

Keywords: Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), Balance of payments, Debt relief, Debt service, Balance of payments need, Economic reforms, ISCR, CR, EFF, NBE

Ethiopia is facing a pronounced economic slowdown and an urgent balance of payments need owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. The economy was growing robustly prior to the pandemic, and progress under the ECF-EFF arrang...

Statement by the Executive Director, Dumisani Hebert Mahlinza, and the Advisor of the Executive Director, Mr. Abdulqafar Abdullahi Requests for Purchasing Under the Rapid Financing Instrument, Debt Relief Under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust, Rephasing of Access Under the Three-Year Arrangements Under the Extended Credit Facility and the Extended Fund Facility, and Reduction of Access Under the Extended Fund Facility Arrangement on The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia April 30, 2020

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Statement by the Executive Director, Dumisani Hebert Mahlinza, and the Advisor of the Executive Director, Mr. Abdulqafar Abdullahi Requests for Purchasing Under the Rapid Financing Instrument, Debt Relief Under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust, Rephasing of Access Under the Three-Year Arrangements Under the Extended Credit Facility and the Extended Fund Facility, and Reduction of Access Under the Extended Fund Facility Arrangement on The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia April 30, 2020 »

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Source: The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia : Requests for Purchasing under the Rapid Financing Instrument, Debt Relief under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust, Rephasing of Access Under the Three-Year Arrangements under the Extended Credit Facility and the Extended Fund Facility, and Reduction of Access under the Extended Fund Facility Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Volume/Issue: 2020/150

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 06 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513542935

Keywords: Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), Balance of payments, Debt relief, Debt service, Balance of payments need, Economic reforms, ISCR, CR, EFF, NBE

Ethiopia is facing a pronounced economic slowdown and an urgent balance of payments need owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. The economy was growing robustly prior to the pandemic, and progress under the ECF-EFF arrang...

Georgia: Sixth Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Requests for a Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criterion, Modification of Performance Criteria, and Augmentation of Access; Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Georgia

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Georgia: Sixth Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Requests for a Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criterion, Modification of Performance Criteria, and Augmentation of Access; Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Georgia »

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Source: Georgia : Sixth Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Requests for a Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criterion, Modification of Performance Criteria, and Augmentation of Access-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Georgia

Volume/Issue: 2020/149

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 05 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513542898

Georgia's performance under the Extended Arrangement has been good, but the country is now facing a pronounced economic slowdown and an urgent balance of payments need due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Real GDP is expe...

IMF Executive Board Completes the Sixth Review under the Extended Fund Facility and Approves the Request for Augmentation of Access to Support Georgia Address the COVID-19 Pandemic

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IMF Executive Board Completes the Sixth Review under the Extended Fund Facility and Approves the Request for Augmentation of Access to Support Georgia Address the COVID-19 Pandemic »

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Source: Georgia : Sixth Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Requests for a Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criterion, Modification of Performance Criteria, and Augmentation of Access-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Georgia

Volume/Issue: 2020/149

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 05 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513542898

Georgia's performance under the Extended Arrangement has been good, but the country is now facing a pronounced economic slowdown and an urgent balance of payments need due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Real GDP is expe...

Georgia : Sixth Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Requests for a Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criterion, Modification of Performance Criteria, and Augmentation of Access-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Georgia

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Georgia : Sixth Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Requests for a Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criterion, Modification of Performance Criteria, and Augmentation of Access-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Georgia »

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Volume/Issue: 2020/149

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 05 May 2020

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513542898.002

ISBN: 9781513542898

Georgia's performance under the Extended Arrangement has been good, but the country is now facing a pronounced economic slowdown and an urgent balance of payments need due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Real GDP is expe...

Statement by Mr. Doornbosch, Executive Director, and Mr. Zedginidz, Advisor on Georgia May 1, 2020

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Statement by Mr. Doornbosch, Executive Director, and Mr. Zedginidz, Advisor on Georgia May 1, 2020 »

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Source: Georgia : Sixth Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Requests for a Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criterion, Modification of Performance Criteria, and Augmentation of Access-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Georgia

Volume/Issue: 2020/149

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 05 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513542898

Georgia's performance under the Extended Arrangement has been good, but the country is now facing a pronounced economic slowdown and an urgent balance of payments need due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Real GDP is expe...

Colombia: Assessment of the Impact of the Proposed Flexible Credit Line Arrangement on the Fund’s Finances and Liquidity Position

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Colombia: Assessment of the Impact of the Proposed Flexible Credit Line Arrangement on the Fund’s Finances and Liquidity Position »

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Source: Colombia : Request for an Arrangement Under the Flexible Credit Line and Cancellation of the Current Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Colombia

Volume/Issue: 2020/148

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 04 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513542867

Keywords: Flexible Credit Line

Before the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent global disruption, Colombia's recovery showed resilience despite a weak external environment thanks to its very strong economic policy framework and timely policy actions...

Colombia: Request for an Arrangement Under the Flexible Credit Line and Cancellation of the Current Arrangement—Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Colombia

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Colombia: Request for an Arrangement Under the Flexible Credit Line and Cancellation of the Current Arrangement—Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Colombia »

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Source: Colombia : Request for an Arrangement Under the Flexible Credit Line and Cancellation of the Current Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Colombia

Volume/Issue: 2020/148

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 04 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513542867

Keywords: Flexible Credit Line

Before the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent global disruption, Colombia's recovery showed resilience despite a weak external environment thanks to its very strong economic policy framework and timely policy actions...

IMF Executive Board Approves New Two-Year US$10.8 Billion Flexible Credit Line Arrangement for Colombia

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IMF Executive Board Approves New Two-Year US$10.8 Billion Flexible Credit Line Arrangement for Colombia »

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Source: Colombia : Request for an Arrangement Under the Flexible Credit Line and Cancellation of the Current Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Colombia

Volume/Issue: 2020/148

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 04 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513542867

Keywords: Flexible Credit Line

Before the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent global disruption, Colombia's recovery showed resilience despite a weak external environment thanks to its very strong economic policy framework and timely policy actions...

Colombia : Request for an Arrangement Under the Flexible Credit Line and Cancellation of the Current Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Colombia

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Colombia : Request for an Arrangement Under the Flexible Credit Line and Cancellation of the Current Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Colombia »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2020/148

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 04 May 2020

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513542867.002

ISBN: 9781513542867

Keywords: Flexible Credit Line

Before the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent global disruption, Colombia's recovery showed resilience despite a weak external environment thanks to its very strong economic policy framework and timely policy actions...

Statement by Mr. Villar, Executive Director on Colombia May 1, 2020

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Statement by Mr. Villar, Executive Director on Colombia May 1, 2020 »

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Source: Colombia : Request for an Arrangement Under the Flexible Credit Line and Cancellation of the Current Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Colombia

Volume/Issue: 2020/148

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 04 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513542867

Keywords: Flexible Credit Line

Before the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent global disruption, Colombia's recovery showed resilience despite a weak external environment thanks to its very strong economic policy framework and timely policy actions...

Costa Rica: Request for Purchase under the Rapid Financing Instrument—Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Costa Rica

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Costa Rica: Request for Purchase under the Rapid Financing Instrument—Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Costa Rica »

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Source: Costa Rica : Request for Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Investment-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Costa Rica

Volume/Issue: 2020/145

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 01 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513542690

Keywords: Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), Balance of payments, Exchange rate policy, Financial crises, Macroprudential policies and financial stability, Credit, ISCR, CR, pandemic, percent of GDP

Costa Rica has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, owing to its highly open economy that has large exposures to trade, tourism, foreign direct investment, and global supply chains. Tourism exports, which accoun...

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Request for Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility—Debt Sustainability Analysis under the COVID-19 Shock

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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Request for Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility—Debt Sustainability Analysis under the COVID-19 Shock »

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Source: Democratic Republic of the Congo : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Volume/Issue: 2020/146

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 01 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513542737

Keywords: Central banks, External sector, Balance of payments, Macroprudential policies and financial stability, Credit, ISCR, CR, DRC, RCF, Congolese authority

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is suffering directly from the COVID-19 pandemic with 215 confirmed cases and 20 deaths as of April 9. The economic impact, chiefly through lower commodity prices, was being fel...

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Request for Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility—Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Request for Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility—Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Democratic Republic of the Congo »

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Source: Democratic Republic of the Congo : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Volume/Issue: 2020/146

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 01 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513542737

Keywords: Central banks, External sector, Balance of payments, Macroprudential policies and financial stability, Credit, ISCR, CR, DRC, RCF, Congolese authority

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is suffering directly from the COVID-19 pandemic with 215 confirmed cases and 20 deaths as of April 9. The economic impact, chiefly through lower commodity prices, was being fel...

Extension of Consultation Cycles Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

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Extension of Consultation Cycles Due to COVID-19 Pandemic »

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Source: Extension of Consultation Cycles Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Volume: 20

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 01 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513542829

Keywords: West African Economic and Monetary Union, Eastern Caribbean Currency Union, International monetary system, Monetary unions, Macroprudential policies and financial stability, COVID-19, Coronovirus, COVID, PP, article IV consultation

To better respond to the unprecedented demand from the membership for financing and crisis support in response to the covid-19 pandemic, there is a temporary postponement of staff's work on Article IV consultations...

IMF Approves US$363.27 Million Disbursement to the Democratic Republic of Congo to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic

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IMF Approves US$363.27 Million Disbursement to the Democratic Republic of Congo to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic »

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Source: Democratic Republic of the Congo : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Volume/Issue: 2020/146

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 01 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513542737

Keywords: Central banks, External sector, Balance of payments, Macroprudential policies and financial stability, Credit, ISCR, CR, DRC, RCF, Congolese authority

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is suffering directly from the COVID-19 pandemic with 215 confirmed cases and 20 deaths as of April 9. The economic impact, chiefly through lower commodity prices, was being fel...