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IMF Executive Board Approves a US$ 520 Million Disbursement to Jamaica to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic »

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

Volume/Issue: 192020/167

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 18 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513544441

Keywords: Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), Balance of payments, Economic conditions, Financial institutions, Financial systems, Central banks, ISCR, CR, Jamaican authority, pandemic

The COVID-19 shock hit Jamaica only a few months after the successful completion of its precautionary Stand-By Arrangement with the Fund, which was underpinned by strong ownership and civil society oversight. Jamai...

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

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

Volume/Issue: 192020/167

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 18 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513544441

Keywords: Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), Balance of payments, Economic conditions, Financial institutions, Financial systems, Central banks, ISCR, CR, Jamaican authority, pandemic

The COVID-19 shock hit Jamaica only a few months after the successful completion of its precautionary Stand-By Arrangement with the Fund, which was underpinned by strong ownership and civil society oversight. Jamai...

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Measuring Economic Welfare: What and How? »

Source: Measuring Economic Welfare: What and How?

Volume: 20

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): Marshall Reinsdorf

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 18 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513544588

Keywords: National accounts aggregates, Cost of living, Gross national product, National income, Price indexes, PP, deflator, economic welfare, digitalization, digital economy

Calls for a more people-focused approach to statistics on economic performance, and concerns about inequality, environmental impacts, and effects of digitalization have put welfare at the top of the measurement age...

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Statement by Louise Levonian, Executive Director for Jamaica and Garima Vasishtha, Senior Advisor to Executive Director May 15, 2020 »

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

Volume/Issue: 192020/167

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 18 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513544441

Keywords: Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), Balance of payments, Economic conditions, Financial institutions, Financial systems, Central banks, ISCR, CR, Jamaican authority, pandemic

The COVID-19 shock hit Jamaica only a few months after the successful completion of its precautionary Stand-By Arrangement with the Fund, which was underpinned by strong ownership and civil society oversight. Jamai...

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Cote D’ivoire: Demande de Decaissement au Titre de la Facilite de Credit Rapide et D’achat au Titre de L’instrument de Financement Rapide—analyse de Viabilité de la Dette »

Source: Cote d'Ivoire : Requests 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 Côte d'Ivoire

Volume/Issue: 2020/132

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 15 May 2020

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513544359

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), Debt sustainability, Fiscal policy, Balance of payments need, External debt, Gross domestic product, ISCR, CR, finance gap

Côte d'Ivoire will be significantly impacted by COVID-19 pandemic: the number of cases in the country has increased rapidly since the first confirmed case was reported on March 11 and the global crisis is expected...

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Cote D’ivoire: Demande de Decaissement au Titre de la Facilite de Credit Rapide et D’Achat au Titre de L’instrument de Financement Rapide — Communique De Presse; Rapport Des Services Du Fmi; Analyse de Viabilite de la Dette; et Declaration de L’administrateur Pour la Cote D’ivoire »

Source: Cote d'Ivoire : Requests 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 Côte d'Ivoire

Volume/Issue: 2020/132

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 15 May 2020

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513544359

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), Debt sustainability, Fiscal policy, Balance of payments need, External debt, Gross domestic product, ISCR, CR, finance gap

Côte d'Ivoire will be significantly impacted by COVID-19 pandemic: the number of cases in the country has increased rapidly since the first confirmed case was reported on March 11 and the global crisis is expected...

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Déclaration de M. Mohamed-Lemine Raghani, administrateur pour la Côte d’Ivoire, et de M. Marcellin Koffi Alle, son conseiller principal Réunion du conseil d’administration 17 avril 2020 »

Source: Cote d'Ivoire : Requests 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 Côte d'Ivoire

Volume/Issue: 2020/132

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 15 May 2020

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513544359

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), Debt sustainability, Fiscal policy, Balance of payments need, External debt, Gross domestic product, ISCR, CR, finance gap

Côte d'Ivoire will be significantly impacted by COVID-19 pandemic: the number of cases in the country has increased rapidly since the first confirmed case was reported on March 11 and the global crisis is expected...

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Déclaration de M. Raghani, administrateur pour la République centrafricaine et de M. Bangrim, conseiller de l’administrateur le 20 avril 2020 »

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

Volume/Issue: 2020/137

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 15 May 2020

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513544403

Keywords: External sector, Debt sustainability, Debt service, Balance of payments, Central banks, ISCR, CR, C.A.R., response plan, percent of GDP

While the number of detected cases has so far been limited, the COVID-19 pandemic, if not contained, could have a considerable economic and social impact in C.A.R. and could exacerbate tensions in an already volati...

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IMF Executive Board Approves a US$91 Million Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility for Malawis »

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

Volume/Issue: 192020/168

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 15 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513544472

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Balance of payments, Public financial management, Balance of payments need, Credit, Debt sustainability, ISCR, CR, development partner, percent of GDP

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a severe impact on Malawi's economy. Spillovers from the global slowdown, border closures, and economic disruption in neighboring countries have reduced exports, raised trade transit...

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Le Conseil d’administration du FMI approuve le décaissement de 886,2 millions de dollars en faveur de la Côte d’Ivoire pour faire face à la pandémie de COVID-19 »

Source: Cote d'Ivoire : Requests 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 Côte d'Ivoire

Volume/Issue: 2020/132

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 15 May 2020

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513544359

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), Debt sustainability, Fiscal policy, Balance of payments need, External debt, Gross domestic product, ISCR, CR, finance gap

Côte d'Ivoire will be significantly impacted by COVID-19 pandemic: the number of cases in the country has increased rapidly since the first confirmed case was reported on March 11 and the global crisis is expected...

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Le conseil d’administration du FMI approuve un décaissement de 38 millions de dollars en faveur de la République centrafricaine pour aider le pays à faire face à la pandémie de COVID-19 »

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

Volume/Issue: 2020/137

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 15 May 2020

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513544403

Keywords: External sector, Debt sustainability, Debt service, Balance of payments, Central banks, ISCR, CR, C.A.R., response plan, percent of GDP

While the number of detected cases has so far been limited, the COVID-19 pandemic, if not contained, could have a considerable economic and social impact in C.A.R. and could exacerbate tensions in an already volati...

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

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

Volume/Issue: 192020/168

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 15 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513544472

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Balance of payments, Public financial management, Balance of payments need, Credit, Debt sustainability, ISCR, CR, development partner, percent of GDP

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a severe impact on Malawi's economy. Spillovers from the global slowdown, border closures, and economic disruption in neighboring countries have reduced exports, raised trade transit...

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

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

Volume/Issue: 192020/168

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 15 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513544472

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Balance of payments, Public financial management, Balance of payments need, Credit, Debt sustainability, ISCR, CR, development partner, percent of GDP

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a severe impact on Malawi's economy. Spillovers from the global slowdown, border closures, and economic disruption in neighboring countries have reduced exports, raised trade transit...

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Montenegro »

Source: Montenegro : Technical Assistance Report-Report on External Sector Statistics Mission

Volume/Issue: 192020/166

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 15 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513544304

Keywords: Monetary statistics, Financial statistics, Balance of payments, Interest rates on loans, Exchange rate policy, ISCR, CR, IIP, CBM, RDT

The International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s Statistics Department (STA) conducted a technical assistance (TA) mission to support the Central Bank of Montenegro (CBM) for the compilation of external sector statistics (E...

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Republic of Belarus »

Source: Republic of Belarus : Technical Assistance Report-Monetary Policy Modeling

Volume/Issue: 192020/163

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 15 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513544199

Keywords: Real interest rates, Economic analysis, Economic policy, Interest rates, Monetary policy, ISCR, CR, QPM, model-based, NTF

The National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB) is reforming its monetary policy framework in line with recommendations of past IMF TA missions and its Road Map for Transitioning to Inflation Targeting with the...

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Republic of Belarus »

Source: Republic of Belarus : Technical Assistance Report-Monetary Policy Modeling

Volume/Issue: 192020/162

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 15 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513544168

Keywords: Central bank operations, Bank rates, Interest rates, Monetary policy, Central banks, ISCR, CR, QPM, policy meet, NTF

The National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB) is reforming its monetary policy framework in line with recommendations of past IMF TA missions and its Road Map for Transitioning to Inflation Targeting with the...

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République Centrafricaine: Demande De DéCaissement au Titre de la Facilité de CréDit Rapide—analyse de Viabilité de la Dette »

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

Volume/Issue: 2020/137

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 15 May 2020

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513544403

Keywords: External sector, Debt sustainability, Debt service, Balance of payments, Central banks, ISCR, CR, C.A.R., response plan, percent of GDP

While the number of detected cases has so far been limited, the COVID-19 pandemic, if not contained, could have a considerable economic and social impact in C.A.R. and could exacerbate tensions in an already volati...

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République Centrafricaine:Demande de DéCaissement au Titre de la Facilité de CréDit Rapide—communiqué de Presse; Rapport des Services du FMI et DéClaration de L’administrateur Pour la RéPublique Centrafricaine »

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

Volume/Issue: 2020/137

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 15 May 2020

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513544403

Keywords: External sector, Debt sustainability, Debt service, Balance of payments, Central banks, ISCR, CR, C.A.R., response plan, percent of GDP

While the number of detected cases has so far been limited, the COVID-19 pandemic, if not contained, could have a considerable economic and social impact in C.A.R. and could exacerbate tensions in an already volati...

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Statement by Mr. Dumisani Mahlinza, Executive Director for Malawi, and Mr. Ted Sitima-wina, Senior Advisor to the May 1, 2020 »

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

Volume/Issue: 192020/168

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 15 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513544472

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Balance of payments, Public financial management, Balance of payments need, Credit, Debt sustainability, ISCR, CR, development partner, percent of GDP

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a severe impact on Malawi's economy. Spillovers from the global slowdown, border closures, and economic disruption in neighboring countries have reduced exports, raised trade transit...

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IMF Executive Board Approves a US$491.5 Million Disbursement to Uganda to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic »

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

Volume/Issue: 192020/165

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 14 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513544274

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Balance of payments, Credit, External sector, Public debt, Economic indicators, ISCR, CR, percent of GDP, RCF

The Ugandan economy is being severely affected by the covid pandemic, although the number of confirmed cases has so far remained relatively low, at 79 on April 27. The economic impact of the pandemic started to be...

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Statement by Mr. Mahlinza, Executive Director for Uganda, and Mr. Ismail, Advisor to the Executive Director May 6, 2020 »

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

Volume/Issue: 192020/165

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 14 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513544274

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Balance of payments, Credit, External sector, Public debt, Economic indicators, ISCR, CR, percent of GDP, RCF

The Ugandan economy is being severely affected by the covid pandemic, although the number of confirmed cases has so far remained relatively low, at 79 on April 27. The economic impact of the pandemic started to be...

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Uganda:Request For Disbursement Under The Rapid Credit Facility—Debt Sustainability Analysis »

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

Volume/Issue: 192020/165

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 14 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513544274

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Balance of payments, Credit, External sector, Public debt, Economic indicators, ISCR, CR, percent of GDP, RCF

The Ugandan economy is being severely affected by the covid pandemic, although the number of confirmed cases has so far remained relatively low, at 79 on April 27. The economic impact of the pandemic started to be...

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

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

Volume/Issue: 192020/165

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 14 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513544274

Keywords: Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), Balance of payments, Credit, External sector, Public debt, Economic indicators, ISCR, CR, percent of GDP, RCF

The Ugandan economy is being severely affected by the covid pandemic, although the number of confirmed cases has so far remained relatively low, at 79 on April 27. The economic impact of the pandemic started to be...

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

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...

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Chile »

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...

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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 »

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...

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Déclaration de Mr. Raghani, administrateur pour le Tchad, de Mr. Sylla, conseiller de l’administrateur et de Mr. Bangrim Kibassim, conseiller de l’administrateur 12 décembre 2019 »

Source: Chad : Fifth Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Financing Assurances Review-Press Release; Staff Report; Staff Supplement; and Statement by the Executive Director for Chad

Volume/Issue: 2019/399

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 May 2020

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513543963

Keywords: External sector, Fiscal policy, Public financial management, Public debt, Economic growth, ISCR, CR, non-oil, arrears, ECF

This paper highlights Chad's Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement and Financing Assurances Review. Chad's performance under the Fund's ECF-supported program has been broadly satisfactor...

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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 »

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...

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

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...

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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 »

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...

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

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...

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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 »

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...

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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 »

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...

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Le conseil d’administration du FMI achève la cinquième revue de l’accord en faveur du Tchad au titre de la facilité élargie de crédit et approuve un décaissement de 38,8 millions de dollars »

Source: Chad : Fifth Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Financing Assurances Review-Press Release; Staff Report; Staff Supplement; and Statement by the Executive Director for Chad

Volume/Issue: 2019/399

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 May 2020

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513543963

Keywords: External sector, Fiscal policy, Public financial management, Public debt, Economic growth, ISCR, CR, non-oil, arrears, ECF

This paper highlights Chad's Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement and Financing Assurances Review. Chad's performance under the Fund's ECF-supported program has been broadly satisfactor...

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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 »

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...

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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 »

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...

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

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...

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Tchad: Cinquième Revue de L’accord du Titre de la Facilité Élargie de Crédit et Revue des Assurances de Financement — Communiqué de Presse; Rapport des Services du FMI ; »

Source: Chad : Fifth Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Financing Assurances Review-Press Release; Staff Report; Staff Supplement; and Statement by the Executive Director for Chad

Volume/Issue: 2019/399

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 May 2020

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513543963

Keywords: External sector, Fiscal policy, Public financial management, Public debt, Economic growth, ISCR, CR, non-oil, arrears, ECF

This paper highlights Chad's Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement and Financing Assurances Review. Chad's performance under the Fund's ECF-supported program has been broadly satisfactor...

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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 »

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...

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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 »

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...

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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 »

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...

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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 »

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...

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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 »

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...

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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 »

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...

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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 »

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...

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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 »

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...

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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 »

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...

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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 »

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...

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Measuring Financial Access 10 Years of the IMF Financial Survey »

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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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 »

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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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 »

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...

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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 »

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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