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Benin: Requests for Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility and Purchase under the Rapid Financing Instrument—Debt Sustainability Analysis

Benin: Requests for Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility and Purchase under the Rapid Financing Instrument—Debt Sustainability Analysis »

Article

Source: Benin : 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 Benin

Volume/Issue: 2021/014

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 19 January 2021

ISBN: 9781513566856

Keywords: Public debt, COVID-19 , External debt, Revenue administration, Debt sustainability, ISCR, CR, IMF emergency support, IMF lending tracker, emergency financing request

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected Benin. The authorities' early and decisive action has helped stave off the spread of the virus, and a sizeable fiscal response has kept a recession at bay. Nevertheless,...

Benin: Requests for Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility and Purchase under the Rapid Financing Instrument—Press Release; and Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Benin

Benin: Requests for Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility and Purchase under the Rapid Financing Instrument—Press Release; and Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Benin »

Article

Source: Benin : 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 Benin

Volume/Issue: 2021/014

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 19 January 2021

ISBN: 9781513566856

Keywords: Public debt, COVID-19 , External debt, Revenue administration, Debt sustainability, ISCR, CR, IMF emergency support, IMF lending tracker, emergency financing request

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected Benin. The authorities' early and decisive action has helped stave off the spread of the virus, and a sizeable fiscal response has kept a recession at bay. Nevertheless,...

IMF Executive Board Approves a US$ 177.96 Million in Emergency Assistance for Benin to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic

IMF Executive Board Approves a US$ 177.96 Million in Emergency Assistance for Benin to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic »

Article

Source: Benin : 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 Benin

Volume/Issue: 2021/014

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 19 January 2021

ISBN: 9781513566856

Keywords: Public debt, COVID-19 , External debt, Revenue administration, Debt sustainability, ISCR, CR, IMF emergency support, IMF lending tracker, emergency financing request

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected Benin. The authorities' early and decisive action has helped stave off the spread of the virus, and a sizeable fiscal response has kept a recession at bay. Nevertheless,...

Benin : 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 Benin

Benin : 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 Benin »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2021/014

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 19 January 2021

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513566856.002

ISBN: 9781513566856

Keywords: Public debt, COVID-19 , External debt, Revenue administration, Debt sustainability, ISCR, CR, IMF emergency support, IMF lending tracker, emergency financing request

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected Benin. The authorities' early and decisive action has helped stave off the spread of the virus, and a sizeable fiscal response has kept a recession at bay. Nevertheless,...

Statement by Mr. Andrianarivelo, Executive Director for Benin Mr. Sylla, Alternate Executive Director, Mr. Nguema-Affane, Senior Advisor to the Executive Director and Mrs. Boukpessi, Advisor to the Executive Director December 21, 2020

Statement by Mr. Andrianarivelo, Executive Director for Benin Mr. Sylla, Alternate Executive Director, Mr. Nguema-Affane, Senior Advisor to the Executive Director and Mrs. Boukpessi, Advisor to the Executive Director December 21, 2020 »

Article

Source: Benin : 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 Benin

Volume/Issue: 2021/014

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 19 January 2021

ISBN: 9781513566856

Keywords: Public debt, COVID-19 , External debt, Revenue administration, Debt sustainability, ISCR, CR, IMF emergency support, IMF lending tracker, emergency financing request

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected Benin. The authorities' early and decisive action has helped stave off the spread of the virus, and a sizeable fiscal response has kept a recession at bay. Nevertheless,...

Benin: Sixth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Augmentation of Access —Debt Sustainability Analysis

Benin: Sixth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Augmentation of Access —Debt Sustainability Analysis »

Article

Source: Benin : Sixth Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, and Request for Augmentation of Access-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Benin

Volume/Issue: 192020/175

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 20 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513544960

Keywords: Extended Credit Facility, Public financial management, Balance of payments, External sector, Fiscal policy, Credit, ISCR, CR, ECF, border closure

This paper presents Benin's Sixth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement, and Request for Augmentation of Access. Program implementation continues to be strong, with all end-December 2019 quant...

Benin: Sixth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, and Request for Augmentation of Access—Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Benin

Benin: Sixth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, and Request for Augmentation of Access—Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Benin »

Article

Source: Benin : Sixth Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, and Request for Augmentation of Access-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Benin

Volume/Issue: 192020/175

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 20 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513544960

Keywords: Extended Credit Facility, Public financial management, Balance of payments, External sector, Fiscal policy, Credit, ISCR, CR, ECF, border closure

This paper presents Benin's Sixth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement, and Request for Augmentation of Access. Program implementation continues to be strong, with all end-December 2019 quant...

IMF Executive Board Approves a US$ 125.1 million disbursement Under Benin’s ECF-supported Arrangement

IMF Executive Board Approves a US$ 125.1 million disbursement Under Benin’s ECF-supported Arrangement »

Article

Source: Benin : Sixth Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, and Request for Augmentation of Access-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Benin

Volume/Issue: 192020/175

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 20 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513544960

Keywords: Extended Credit Facility, Public financial management, Balance of payments, External sector, Fiscal policy, Credit, ISCR, CR, ECF, border closure

This paper presents Benin's Sixth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement, and Request for Augmentation of Access. Program implementation continues to be strong, with all end-December 2019 quant...

Benin : Sixth Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, and Request for Augmentation of Access-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Benin

Benin : Sixth Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, and Request for Augmentation of Access-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Benin »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 192020/175

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 20 May 2020

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513544960.002

ISBN: 9781513544960

Keywords: Extended Credit Facility, Public financial management, Balance of payments, External sector, Fiscal policy, Credit, ISCR, CR, ECF, border closure

This paper presents Benin's Sixth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement, and Request for Augmentation of Access. Program implementation continues to be strong, with all end-December 2019 quant...

Statement by Mr. Raghani, Executive Director for Benin and Mrs. Boukpessi, Advisor to the Executive Director May 15, 2020

Statement by Mr. Raghani, Executive Director for Benin and Mrs. Boukpessi, Advisor to the Executive Director May 15, 2020 »

Article

Source: Benin : Sixth Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, and Request for Augmentation of Access-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Benin

Volume/Issue: 192020/175

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 20 May 2020

ISBN: 9781513544960

Keywords: Extended Credit Facility, Public financial management, Balance of payments, External sector, Fiscal policy, Credit, ISCR, CR, ECF, border closure

This paper presents Benin's Sixth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement, and Request for Augmentation of Access. Program implementation continues to be strong, with all end-December 2019 quant...

Bénin: Cinquième Revue de l’Accord au Titre de la Facilite Élargie de Crédit, Demande D’Extension et de Modification des Critères de Réalisation—Communiqué de Presse; Rapport des Services du FMI

Bénin: Cinquième Revue de l’Accord au Titre de la Facilite Élargie de Crédit, Demande D’Extension et de Modification des Critères de Réalisation—Communiqué de Presse; Rapport des Services du FMI »

Article

Source: Benin : Fifth Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Request for Extension, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria-Press Release; and Staff Report

Volume/Issue: 2019/398

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 16 April 2020

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513541068

Keywords: External sector, Debt management, Credit, External debt, Gross domestic product, ISCR, CR, rebasing, net lend, Eurobond

This paper discusses Benin's Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Request for Extension, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria. Program implementation continues to be very sat...

Bénin: Cinquieme Revue de L’Accord au Titre de la Facilite Elargie de Credit, Demande de Prolongation et Demande de Modification de Criteres de Realisation — Analyse de Viabilite de la Dette

Bénin: Cinquieme Revue de L’Accord au Titre de la Facilite Elargie de Credit, Demande de Prolongation et Demande de Modification de Criteres de Realisation — Analyse de Viabilite de la Dette »

Article

Source: Benin : Fifth Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Request for Extension, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria-Press Release; and Staff Report

Volume/Issue: 2019/398

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 16 April 2020

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513541068

Keywords: External sector, Debt management, Credit, External debt, Gross domestic product, ISCR, CR, rebasing, net lend, Eurobond

This paper discusses Benin's Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Request for Extension, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria. Program implementation continues to be very sat...

Benin : Fifth Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Request for Extension, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria-Press Release; and Staff Report

Benin : Fifth Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Request for Extension, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria-Press Release; and Staff Report »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2019/398

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 16 April 2020

Language: French

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513541068.002

ISBN: 9781513541068

Keywords: External sector, Debt management, Credit, External debt, Gross domestic product, ISCR, CR, rebasing, net lend, Eurobond

This paper discusses Benin's Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Request for Extension, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria. Program implementation continues to be very sat...

Le Conseil d’Administration du FMI achève la cinquième revue de l’accord au titre de la Facilité Elargie de Crédit et approuve un décaissement de 22 millions de dollars pour le Bénin

Le Conseil d’Administration du FMI achève la cinquième revue de l’accord au titre de la Facilité Elargie de Crédit et approuve un décaissement de 22 millions de dollars pour le Bénin »

Article

Source: Benin : Fifth Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Request for Extension, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria-Press Release; and Staff Report

Volume/Issue: 2019/398

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 16 April 2020

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513541068

Keywords: External sector, Debt management, Credit, External debt, Gross domestic product, ISCR, CR, rebasing, net lend, Eurobond

This paper discusses Benin's Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Request for Extension, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria. Program implementation continues to be very sat...

IMF Executive Board Approves Immediate Debt Service Relief for 25 Eligible Low-Income Countries

IMF Executive Board Approves Immediate Debt Service Relief for 25 Eligible Low-Income Countries »

Article

Source: Catastrophe Containment And Relief Trust-Approval Of Grant Assistance For Debt Service Relief

Volume: 20

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 15 April 2020

ISBN: 9781513540603

Keywords: Debt service, Debt relief, Balance of payments need, Public health, Balance of payments, PP, executive board, tranches, grant support, global pandemic

This paper proposes that the Executive Board determine that the global COVID-19 pandemic constitutes a Qualifying Public Health Disaster (QPHD) under the Catastrophe Containment (CC) Window of the Catastrophe Conta...

Catastrophe Containment And Relief Trust-Approval Of Grant Assistance For Debt Service Relief

Catastrophe Containment And Relief Trust-Approval Of Grant Assistance For Debt Service Relief »

Journal Issue

Volume: 20

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 15 April 2020

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513540603.007

ISBN: 9781513540603

Keywords: Debt service, Debt relief, Balance of payments need, Public health, Balance of payments, PP, executive board, tranches, grant support, global pandemic

This paper proposes that the Executive Board determine that the global COVID-19 pandemic constitutes a Qualifying Public Health Disaster (QPHD) under the Catastrophe Containment (CC) Window of the Catastrophe Conta...

IMF Policy Paper: Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust—Approval of Grant Assistance for Debt Service Relief

IMF Policy Paper: Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust—Approval of Grant Assistance for Debt Service Relief »

Article

Source: Catastrophe Containment And Relief Trust-Approval Of Grant Assistance For Debt Service Relief

Volume: 20

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 15 April 2020

ISBN: 9781513540603

Keywords: Debt service, Debt relief, Balance of payments need, Public health, Balance of payments, PP, executive board, tranches, grant support, global pandemic

This paper proposes that the Executive Board determine that the global COVID-19 pandemic constitutes a Qualifying Public Health Disaster (QPHD) under the Catastrophe Containment (CC) Window of the Catastrophe Conta...

Benin

Benin »

Article

Source: Benin : Technical Assistance Report-Public Investment Management Assessment

Volume/Issue: 2020/28

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Fiscal Affairs Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 17 March 2020

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513537214

Keywords: Public financial management, Public investments, Fiscal policy, Economic policy, Financial management information systems, ISCR, CR, PPPs, ex-post, public investment

The Public Investment Management Assessment (PIMA) of Benin has brought to light an institutional framework of high quality but ineffective implementation. In accordance with the PIMA methodology applied in several...

Benin : Technical Assistance Report-Public Investment Management Assessment

Benin : Technical Assistance Report-Public Investment Management Assessment »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2020/28

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Fiscal Affairs Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 17 March 2020

Language: French

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513537214.002

ISBN: 9781513537214

Keywords: Public financial management, Public investments, Fiscal policy, Economic policy, Financial management information systems, ISCR, CR, PPPs, ex-post, public investment

The Public Investment Management Assessment (PIMA) of Benin has brought to light an institutional framework of high quality but ineffective implementation. In accordance with the PIMA methodology applied in several...

Benin

Benin »

Article

Source: Benin : Technical Assistance Report-Public Investment Management Assessment

Volume/Issue: 2020/28

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Fiscal Affairs Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 27 January 2020

ISBN: 9781513528090

Keywords: Public financial management, Public investments, Fiscal policy, Economic policy, Financial management information systems, ISCR, CR, PPPs, ex-post, public investment

The Public Investment Management Assessment (PIMA) of Benin has brought to light an institutional framework of high quality but ineffective implementation. In accordance with the PIMA methodology applied in several...

Benin : Technical Assistance Report-Public Investment Management Assessment

Benin : Technical Assistance Report-Public Investment Management Assessment »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2020/28

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Fiscal Affairs Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 27 January 2020

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513528090.002

ISBN: 9781513528090

Keywords: Public financial management, Public investments, Fiscal policy, Economic policy, Financial management information systems, ISCR, CR, PPPs, ex-post, public investment

The Public Investment Management Assessment (PIMA) of Benin has brought to light an institutional framework of high quality but ineffective implementation. In accordance with the PIMA methodology applied in several...

Benin: Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Request for Extension, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria—Debt Sustainability Analysis

Benin: Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Request for Extension, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria—Debt Sustainability Analysis »

Article

Source: Benin : Fifth Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Request for Extension, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria-Press Release; and Staff Report

Volume/Issue: 2019/398

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 26 December 2019

ISBN: 9781513524696

Keywords: External sector, Debt management, Credit, External debt, Gross domestic product, ISCR, CR, rebasing, net lend, Eurobond

This paper discusses Benin's Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Request for Extension, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria. Program implementation continues to be very sat...

Benin: Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Request for Extension, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria—Press Release; and Staff Report

Benin: Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Request for Extension, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria—Press Release; and Staff Report »

Article

Source: Benin : Fifth Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Request for Extension, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria-Press Release; and Staff Report

Volume/Issue: 2019/398

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 26 December 2019

ISBN: 9781513524696

Keywords: External sector, Debt management, Credit, External debt, Gross domestic product, ISCR, CR, rebasing, net lend, Eurobond

This paper discusses Benin's Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Request for Extension, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria. Program implementation continues to be very sat...

IMF Executive Board Completes Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Approves US$22 Million Disbursement for Benin

IMF Executive Board Completes Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Approves US$22 Million Disbursement for Benin »

Article

Source: Benin : Fifth Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Request for Extension, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria-Press Release; and Staff Report

Volume/Issue: 2019/398

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 26 December 2019

ISBN: 9781513524696

Keywords: External sector, Debt management, Credit, External debt, Gross domestic product, ISCR, CR, rebasing, net lend, Eurobond

This paper discusses Benin's Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Request for Extension, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria. Program implementation continues to be very sat...

Benin : Fifth Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Request for Extension, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria-Press Release; and Staff Report

Benin : Fifth Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Request for Extension, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria-Press Release; and Staff Report »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2019/398

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 26 December 2019

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513524696.002

ISBN: 9781513524696

Keywords: External sector, Debt management, Credit, External debt, Gross domestic product, ISCR, CR, rebasing, net lend, Eurobond

This paper discusses Benin's Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Request for Extension, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria. Program implementation continues to be very sat...

Bénin: Consultations de 2019 au Titre de L’article IV, Quatrième Revue de L’accord au Titre de la Facilité Élargie de Crédit et demande de Modification de Critères de Réalisation — Analyse de la Viabilité de la dette

Bénin: Consultations de 2019 au Titre de L’article IV, Quatrième Revue de L’accord au Titre de la Facilité Élargie de Crédit et demande de Modification de Critères de Réalisation — Analyse de la Viabilité de la dette »

Article

Source: Benin : 2019 Article IV Consultation, Fourth 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 Benin

Volume/Issue: 2019/203

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 18 July 2019

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513507675

Keywords: Eurobond, net lend, percent of GDP, WAEMU, ECF

The economy continues to grow at a fast pace, driven by port activity and cotton production. The execution of the 2019 budget is on track to bring the fiscal deficit within the WAEMU convergence criterion of 3 perc...

Bénin: Consultations de 2019 au Titre de L’article IV, Quatrième Revue de L’accord au Titre de la Facilité Élargie de Crédit et demande de Modification de Critères de Réalisation—Annexe D’information

Bénin: Consultations de 2019 au Titre de L’article IV, Quatrième Revue de L’accord au Titre de la Facilité Élargie de Crédit et demande de Modification de Critères de Réalisation—Annexe D’information »

Article

Source: Benin : 2019 Article IV Consultation, Fourth 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 Benin

Volume/Issue: 2019/203

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 18 July 2019

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513507675

Keywords: Eurobond, net lend, percent of GDP, WAEMU, ECF

The economy continues to grow at a fast pace, driven by port activity and cotton production. The execution of the 2019 budget is on track to bring the fiscal deficit within the WAEMU convergence criterion of 3 perc...

Bénin: Consultations de 2019 au Titre de L’article IV, Quatrième Revue de L’accord au Titre de la Facilité Élargie de Crédit et Demande de Modification de Critères de Réalisation — Communique de Presse, Rapport des Services du FMI et Déclaration de L’administrateur Pour le Benin

Bénin: Consultations de 2019 au Titre de L’article IV, Quatrième Revue de L’accord au Titre de la Facilité Élargie de Crédit et Demande de Modification de Critères de Réalisation — Communique de Presse, Rapport des Services du FMI et Déclaration de L’administrateur Pour le Benin »

Article

Source: Benin : 2019 Article IV Consultation, Fourth 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 Benin

Volume/Issue: 2019/203

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 18 July 2019

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513507675

Keywords: Eurobond, net lend, percent of GDP, WAEMU, ECF

The economy continues to grow at a fast pace, driven by port activity and cotton production. The execution of the 2019 budget is on track to bring the fiscal deficit within the WAEMU convergence criterion of 3 perc...

Bénin: Questions Generales

Bénin: Questions Generales »

Article

Source: Benin : Selected Issues

Volume/Issue: 2019/204

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 18 July 2019

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513507620

Keywords: Fiscal policy, Tax revenue, Public investments, Revenue mobilization, Tax administration, WAEMU, pending issue, WEO, country experience, BCEAO

Selected Issues...

Bénin: Questions Generales

Bénin: Questions Generales »

Article

Source: Benin : Selected Issues

Volume/Issue: 2019/204

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 18 July 2019

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513507620

Keywords: Fiscal policy, Tax revenue, Public investments, Revenue mobilization, Tax administration, WAEMU, pending issue, WEO, country experience, BCEAO

Selected Issues...

Bénin: Questions Generales

Bénin: Questions Generales »

Article

Source: Benin : Selected Issues

Volume/Issue: 2019/204

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 18 July 2019

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513507620

Keywords: Fiscal policy, Tax revenue, Public investments, Revenue mobilization, Tax administration, WAEMU, pending issue, WEO, country experience, BCEAO

Selected Issues...

Bénin: Questions Generales

Bénin: Questions Generales »

Article

Source: Benin : Selected Issues

Volume/Issue: 2019/204

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 18 July 2019

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513507620

Keywords: Fiscal policy, Tax revenue, Public investments, Revenue mobilization, Tax administration, WAEMU, pending issue, WEO, country experience, BCEAO

Selected Issues...

Bénin: Questions Generales

Bénin: Questions Generales »

Article

Source: Benin : Selected Issues

Volume/Issue: 2019/204

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 18 July 2019

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513507620

Keywords: Fiscal policy, Tax revenue, Public investments, Revenue mobilization, Tax administration, WAEMU, pending issue, WEO, country experience, BCEAO

Selected Issues...

Déclaration de M. Raghani, administrateur pour le Bénin, et de sa conseillère, Mme Boukpessi 21 juin 2019

Déclaration de M. Raghani, administrateur pour le Bénin, et de sa conseillère, Mme Boukpessi 21 juin 2019 »

Article

Source: Benin : 2019 Article IV Consultation, Fourth 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 Benin

Volume/Issue: 2019/203

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 18 July 2019

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513507675

Keywords: Eurobond, net lend, percent of GDP, WAEMU, ECF

The economy continues to grow at a fast pace, driven by port activity and cotton production. The execution of the 2019 budget is on track to bring the fiscal deficit within the WAEMU convergence criterion of 3 perc...

Benin : 2019 Article IV Consultation, Fourth 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 Benin

Benin : 2019 Article IV Consultation, Fourth 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 Benin »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2019/203

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 18 July 2019

Language: French

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513507675.002

ISBN: 9781513507675

Keywords: Eurobond, net lend, percent of GDP, WAEMU, ECF

The economy continues to grow at a fast pace, driven by port activity and cotton production. The execution of the 2019 budget is on track to bring the fiscal deficit within the WAEMU convergence criterion of 3 perc...

Benin : Selected Issues

Benin : Selected Issues »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2019/204

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 18 July 2019

Language: French

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513507620.002

ISBN: 9781513507620

Keywords: Fiscal policy, Tax revenue, Public investments, Revenue mobilization, Tax administration, WAEMU, pending issue, WEO, country experience, BCEAO

Selected Issues...

Le conseil d’administration du FMI achève les consultations de 2019 au titre de Particle IV avec le Bénin

Le conseil d’administration du FMI achève les consultations de 2019 au titre de Particle IV avec le Bénin »

Article

Source: Benin : 2019 Article IV Consultation, Fourth 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 Benin

Volume/Issue: 2019/203

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 18 July 2019

Language: French

ISBN: 9781513507675

Keywords: Eurobond, net lend, percent of GDP, WAEMU, ECF

The economy continues to grow at a fast pace, driven by port activity and cotton production. The execution of the 2019 budget is on track to bring the fiscal deficit within the WAEMU convergence criterion of 3 perc...

Benin: 2019 Article IV Consultation, Fourth 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 Benin

Benin: 2019 Article IV Consultation, Fourth 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 Benin »

Article

Source: Benin : 2019 Article IV Consultation, Fourth 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 Benin

Volume/Issue: 2019/203

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 02 July 2019

ISBN: 9781498323802

Keywords: Expenditures, Credit, Gross domestic product, Debt sustainability, Debt management, Eurobond, net lend, percent of GDP, WAEMU, ECF

The economy continues to grow at a fast pace, driven by port activity and cotton production. The execution of the 2019 budget is on track to bring the fiscal deficit within the WAEMU convergence criterion of 3 perc...

Benin: Selected Issues

Benin: Selected Issues »

Article

Source: Benin : Selected Issues

Volume/Issue: 2019/204

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 02 July 2019

ISBN: 9781498323864

Keywords: Fiscal policy, Tax revenue, Public investments, Revenue mobilization, Tax administration, Economic conditions, Economic indicators, Tax policy, WAEMU, pending issue

This Selected Issues paper discusses a growth-at-risk (GaR) model which is used to compute a distribution of expected GDP growth for Benin. The model predicts growth rates of ~6.7 percent for 2019 and a range of 6....

Benin: Selected Issues

Benin: Selected Issues »

Article

Source: Benin : Selected Issues

Volume/Issue: 2019/204

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 02 July 2019

ISBN: 9781498323864

Keywords: Fiscal policy, Tax revenue, Public investments, Revenue mobilization, Tax administration, Economic conditions, Economic indicators, Tax policy, WAEMU, pending issue

This Selected Issues paper discusses a growth-at-risk (GaR) model which is used to compute a distribution of expected GDP growth for Benin. The model predicts growth rates of ~6.7 percent for 2019 and a range of 6....

Benin: Selected Issues

Benin: Selected Issues »

Article

Source: Benin : Selected Issues

Volume/Issue: 2019/204

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 02 July 2019

ISBN: 9781498323864

Keywords: Fiscal policy, Tax revenue, Public investments, Revenue mobilization, Tax administration, Economic conditions, Economic indicators, Tax policy, WAEMU, pending issue

This Selected Issues paper discusses a growth-at-risk (GaR) model which is used to compute a distribution of expected GDP growth for Benin. The model predicts growth rates of ~6.7 percent for 2019 and a range of 6....

Benin: Selected Issues

Benin: Selected Issues »

Article

Source: Benin : Selected Issues

Volume/Issue: 2019/204

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 02 July 2019

ISBN: 9781498323864

Keywords: Fiscal policy, Tax revenue, Public investments, Revenue mobilization, Tax administration, Economic conditions, Economic indicators, Tax policy, WAEMU, pending issue

This Selected Issues paper discusses a growth-at-risk (GaR) model which is used to compute a distribution of expected GDP growth for Benin. The model predicts growth rates of ~6.7 percent for 2019 and a range of 6....

Benin: Selected Issues

Benin: Selected Issues »

Article

Source: Benin : Selected Issues

Volume/Issue: 2019/204

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 02 July 2019

ISBN: 9781498323864

Keywords: Fiscal policy, Tax revenue, Public investments, Revenue mobilization, Tax administration, Economic conditions, Economic indicators, Tax policy, WAEMU, pending issue

This Selected Issues paper discusses a growth-at-risk (GaR) model which is used to compute a distribution of expected GDP growth for Benin. The model predicts growth rates of ~6.7 percent for 2019 and a range of 6....

Benin: Staff Report for the 2019 Article IV Consultation, Fourth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria—Debt Sustainability Analysis

Benin: Staff Report for the 2019 Article IV Consultation, Fourth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria—Debt Sustainability Analysis »

Article

Source: Benin : 2019 Article IV Consultation, Fourth 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 Benin

Volume/Issue: 2019/203

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 02 July 2019

ISBN: 9781498323802

Keywords: Expenditures, Credit, Gross domestic product, Debt sustainability, Debt management, Eurobond, net lend, percent of GDP, WAEMU, ECF

The economy continues to grow at a fast pace, driven by port activity and cotton production. The execution of the 2019 budget is on track to bring the fiscal deficit within the WAEMU convergence criterion of 3 perc...

Benin: Staff Report for the 2019 Article IV Consultation, Fourth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria—Informational Annex

Benin: Staff Report for the 2019 Article IV Consultation, Fourth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria—Informational Annex »

Article

Source: Benin : 2019 Article IV Consultation, Fourth 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 Benin

Volume/Issue: 2019/203

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 02 July 2019

ISBN: 9781498323802

Keywords: Expenditures, Credit, Gross domestic product, Debt sustainability, Debt management, Eurobond, net lend, percent of GDP, WAEMU, ECF

The economy continues to grow at a fast pace, driven by port activity and cotton production. The execution of the 2019 budget is on track to bring the fiscal deficit within the WAEMU convergence criterion of 3 perc...

IMF Executive Board Completes Fourth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Approves US$22.1 Million Disbursement for Benin

IMF Executive Board Completes Fourth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Approves US$22.1 Million Disbursement for Benin »

Article

Source: Benin : 2019 Article IV Consultation, Fourth 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 Benin

Volume/Issue: 2019/203

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 02 July 2019

ISBN: 9781498323802

Keywords: Expenditures, Credit, Gross domestic product, Debt sustainability, Debt management, Eurobond, net lend, percent of GDP, WAEMU, ECF

The economy continues to grow at a fast pace, driven by port activity and cotton production. The execution of the 2019 budget is on track to bring the fiscal deficit within the WAEMU convergence criterion of 3 perc...

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2019 Article IV Consultation with Benin

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2019 Article IV Consultation with Benin »

Article

Source: Benin : 2019 Article IV Consultation, Fourth 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 Benin

Volume/Issue: 2019/203

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 02 July 2019

ISBN: 9781498323802

Keywords: Expenditures, Credit, Gross domestic product, Debt sustainability, Debt management, Eurobond, net lend, percent of GDP, WAEMU, ECF

The economy continues to grow at a fast pace, driven by port activity and cotton production. The execution of the 2019 budget is on track to bring the fiscal deficit within the WAEMU convergence criterion of 3 perc...

Benin : 2019 Article IV Consultation, Fourth 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 Benin

Benin : 2019 Article IV Consultation, Fourth 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 Benin »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2019/203

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 02 July 2019

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781498323802.002

ISBN: 9781498323802

Keywords: Expenditures, Credit, Gross domestic product, Debt sustainability, Debt management, Eurobond, net lend, percent of GDP, WAEMU, ECF

The economy continues to grow at a fast pace, driven by port activity and cotton production. The execution of the 2019 budget is on track to bring the fiscal deficit within the WAEMU convergence criterion of 3 perc...

Benin : Selected Issues

Benin : Selected Issues »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2019/204

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 02 July 2019

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781498323864.002

ISBN: 9781498323864

Keywords: Fiscal policy, Tax revenue, Public investments, Revenue mobilization, Tax administration, Economic conditions, Economic indicators, Tax policy, WAEMU, pending issue

This Selected Issues paper discusses a growth-at-risk (GaR) model which is used to compute a distribution of expected GDP growth for Benin. The model predicts growth rates of ~6.7 percent for 2019 and a range of 6....

Statement by Mr. Raghani, Executive Director for Benin, and Mrs. Boukpessi, Advisor to the Executive Director June 21, 2019

Statement by Mr. Raghani, Executive Director for Benin, and Mrs. Boukpessi, Advisor to the Executive Director June 21, 2019 »

Article

Source: Benin : 2019 Article IV Consultation, Fourth 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 Benin

Volume/Issue: 2019/203

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 02 July 2019

ISBN: 9781498323802

Keywords: Expenditures, Credit, Gross domestic product, Debt sustainability, Debt management, Eurobond, net lend, percent of GDP, WAEMU, ECF

The economy continues to grow at a fast pace, driven by port activity and cotton production. The execution of the 2019 budget is on track to bring the fiscal deficit within the WAEMU convergence criterion of 3 perc...

A Governance Dividend for Sub-Saharan Africa?1

A Governance Dividend for Sub-Saharan Africa?1 »

Article

Source: A Governance Dividend for Sub-Saharan Africa?

Volume/Issue: 2019/1

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Amine Hammadi , Marshall Mills , Nelson Sobrinho , Vimal Thakoor , and Ricardo Velloso

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 11 January 2019

ISBN: 9781484354872

Keywords: Zambia, Zimbabwe, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Congo, Republic of, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa

Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) tend to lag those in most other regions in terms of governance and perceptions of corruption. Weak governance undermines economic performance through various channels, includin...

A Governance Dividend for Sub-Saharan Africa?

A Governance Dividend for Sub-Saharan Africa? »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2019/1

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Amine Hammadi , Marshall Mills , Nelson Sobrinho , Vimal Thakoor , and Ricardo Velloso

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 11 January 2019

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484354872.001

ISBN: 9781484354872

Keywords: Zambia, Zimbabwe, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Congo, Republic of, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa

Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) tend to lag those in most other regions in terms of governance and perceptions of corruption. Weak governance undermines economic performance through various channels, includin...

Benin: Third Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criterion

Benin: Third Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criterion »

Article

Source: Benin : Third Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criterion-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Benin

Volume/Issue: 2018/364

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 December 2018

ISBN: 9781484389911

Keywords: Benin, Sub-Saharan Africa

The growth momentum continues, driven by strong port activity, high cotton production, and the recovery of the Nigerian economy. The 2019 budget will bring the commitment-based fiscal deficit below the WAEMU conver...

Benin: Third Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criterion—Debt Sustainability Analysis

Benin: Third Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criterion—Debt Sustainability Analysis »

Article

Source: Benin : Third Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criterion-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Benin

Volume/Issue: 2018/364

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 December 2018

ISBN: 9781484389911

Keywords: Benin, Sub-Saharan Africa

The growth momentum continues, driven by strong port activity, high cotton production, and the recovery of the Nigerian economy. The 2019 budget will bring the commitment-based fiscal deficit below the WAEMU conver...

IMF Executive Board Completes Third Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Approves US$22.0 Million Disbursement for Benin

IMF Executive Board Completes Third Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Approves US$22.0 Million Disbursement for Benin »

Article

Source: Benin : Third Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criterion-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Benin

Volume/Issue: 2018/364

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 December 2018

ISBN: 9781484389911

Keywords: Benin, Sub-Saharan Africa

The growth momentum continues, driven by strong port activity, high cotton production, and the recovery of the Nigerian economy. The 2019 budget will bring the commitment-based fiscal deficit below the WAEMU conver...

Benin : Third Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criterion-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Benin

Benin : Third Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criterion-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Benin »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2018/364

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 December 2018

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484389911.002

ISBN: 9781484389911

Keywords: Benin, Sub-Saharan Africa

The growth momentum continues, driven by strong port activity, high cotton production, and the recovery of the Nigerian economy. The 2019 budget will bring the commitment-based fiscal deficit below the WAEMU conver...

Statement by Mr. Mohamed-Lemine Raghani, Executive Director for Benin, Mr. Mohamed Sidi Bouna, Senior Advisor to the Executive Director and Mrs. Esso Solim Boukpessi, Advisor to the Executive Director

Statement by Mr. Mohamed-Lemine Raghani, Executive Director for Benin, Mr. Mohamed Sidi Bouna, Senior Advisor to the Executive Director and Mrs. Esso Solim Boukpessi, Advisor to the Executive Director »

Article

Source: Benin : Third Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criterion-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Benin

Volume/Issue: 2018/364

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 December 2018

ISBN: 9781484389911

Keywords: Benin, Sub-Saharan Africa

The growth momentum continues, driven by strong port activity, high cotton production, and the recovery of the Nigerian economy. The 2019 budget will bring the commitment-based fiscal deficit below the WAEMU conver...

Regional Spillovers in Sub-Saharan Africa : Exploring Different Channels

Regional Spillovers in Sub-Saharan Africa : Exploring Different Channels »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2018/1

Series: Spillover Notes

Author(s): Francisco Arizala , Matthieu Bellon , Margaux MacDonald , Montfort Mlachila , and Mustafa Yenice

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 01 August 2018

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484367148.062

ISBN: 9781484367148

Keywords: Uganda, Togo, Tanzania, Swaziland, South Sudan, Spillovers, Sub-Saharan Africa, Sierra Leone, Congo, Republic of, Congo, Democratic Republic of the

After close to two decades of strong economic activity, overall growth in sub-Saharan Africa decelerated markedly in 2015-16 as the largest economies experienced negative or flat growth. Regional growth started rec...

Regional Spillovers in Sub-Saharan Africa

Regional Spillovers in Sub-Saharan Africa »

Article

Source: Regional Spillovers in Sub-Saharan Africa : Exploring Different Channels

Volume/Issue: 2018/1

Series: Spillover Notes

Author(s): Francisco Arizala , Matthieu Bellon , Margaux MacDonald , Montfort Mlachila , and Mustafa Yenice

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 01 August 2018

ISBN: 9781484367148

Keywords: Uganda, Togo, Tanzania, Swaziland, South Sudan, Spillovers, Sub-Saharan Africa, Sierra Leone, Congo, Republic of, Congo, Democratic Republic of the

After close to two decades of strong economic activity, overall growth in sub-Saharan Africa decelerated markedly in 2015-16 as the largest economies experienced negative or flat growth. Regional growth started rec...

Benin: Second Review under the Extended Credit Facility and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria—Press Release; and Staff Report

Benin: Second Review under the Extended Credit Facility and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria—Press Release; and Staff Report »

Article

Source: Benin : Second Review under the Extended Credit Facility and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria - Press Release; and Staff Report

Volume/Issue: 2018/217

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 11 July 2018

ISBN: 9781484367285

Keywords: Benin, Sub-Saharan Africa

Economic growth remains strong, driven by cotton production, increased public investment, and a vibrant tertiary sector that benefited from the economic recovery in Nigeria since June 2017. The fiscal consolidation...

IMF Executive Board Completes Second Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Approves US$22.4Million Disbursement for Benin

IMF Executive Board Completes Second Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Approves US$22.4Million Disbursement for Benin »

Article

Source: Benin : Second Review under the Extended Credit Facility and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria - Press Release; and Staff Report

Volume/Issue: 2018/217

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 11 July 2018

ISBN: 9781484367285

Keywords: Benin, Sub-Saharan Africa

Economic growth remains strong, driven by cotton production, increased public investment, and a vibrant tertiary sector that benefited from the economic recovery in Nigeria since June 2017. The fiscal consolidation...

Benin : Second Review under the Extended Credit Facility and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria - Press Release; and Staff Report

Benin : Second Review under the Extended Credit Facility and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria - Press Release; and Staff Report »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2018/217

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 11 July 2018

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484367285.002

ISBN: 9781484367285

Keywords: Benin, Sub-Saharan Africa

Economic growth remains strong, driven by cotton production, increased public investment, and a vibrant tertiary sector that benefited from the economic recovery in Nigeria since June 2017. The fiscal consolidation...

Lessons for Effective Fiscal Decentralization in Sub-Saharan Africa

Lessons for Effective Fiscal Decentralization in Sub-Saharan Africa »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2018/10

Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers

Author(s): Niko Hobdari , Vina Nguyen , Salvatore Dell'Erba , and Edgardo Ruggiero

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 06 July 2018

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484358269.087

ISBN: 9781484358269

Keywords: Kenya, Ghana, Guinea, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius

Fiscal decentralization is becoming a pressing issue in a number of countries in sub-Saharan Africa, reflecting demands for a greater local voice in spending decisions and efforts to strengthen social cohesion. Aga...

Public Investment Efficiency in Sub-Saharan African Countries

Public Investment Efficiency in Sub-Saharan African Countries »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2018/9

Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers

Author(s): Karim Barhoumi , Ha Vu , Shirin Nikaein Towfighian , and Rodolfo Maino

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 06 July 2018

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484360019.087

ISBN: 9781484360019

Keywords: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti

There is significant room to improve public investment efficiency in sub-Saharan Africa. Investment in sub-Saharan African countries is lagging vis-à-vis peers such as emerging and developing Asia as well as Latin...

Lessons for Effective Fiscal Decentralization in Sub-Saharan Africa

Lessons for Effective Fiscal Decentralization in Sub-Saharan Africa »

Article

Source: Lessons for Effective Fiscal Decentralization in Sub-Saharan Africa

Volume/Issue: 2018/10

Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers

Author(s): Niko Hobdari , Vina Nguyen , Salvatore Dell'Erba , and Edgardo Ruggiero

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 06 July 2018

ISBN: 9781484358269

Keywords: Kenya, Ghana, Guinea, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius

Fiscal decentralization is becoming a pressing issue in a number of countries in sub-Saharan Africa, reflecting demands for a greater local voice in spending decisions and efforts to strengthen social cohesion. Aga...

Public Investment Efficiency in Sub-Saharan African Countries

Public Investment Efficiency in Sub-Saharan African Countries »

Article

Source: Public Investment Efficiency in Sub-Saharan African Countries

Volume/Issue: 2018/9

Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers

Author(s): Karim Barhoumi , Ha Vu , Shirin Nikaein Towfighian , and Rodolfo Maino

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 06 July 2018

ISBN: 9781484360019

Keywords: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti

There is significant room to improve public investment efficiency in sub-Saharan Africa. Investment in sub-Saharan African countries is lagging vis-à-vis peers such as emerging and developing Asia as well as Latin...

Benin: Selected Issues

Benin: Selected Issues »

Article

Source: Benin : Selected Issues

Volume/Issue: 2018/2

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 05 January 2018

ISBN: 9781484336540

Keywords: Economic growth, Fiscal reforms, Export diversification, Public investment, Poverty, Taxation, Productivity, Selected issues, Benin, Economic indicators

This Selected Issues paper analyzes the growth, structural transformation, and export diversification in Benin. Although Benin has delivered high economic growth over recent years, it faces critical challenges rega...

Benin: Selected Issues

Benin: Selected Issues »

Article

Source: Benin : Selected Issues

Volume/Issue: 2018/2

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 05 January 2018

ISBN: 9781484336540

Keywords: Economic growth, Fiscal reforms, Export diversification, Public investment, Poverty, Taxation, Productivity, Selected issues, Benin, Economic indicators

This Selected Issues paper analyzes the growth, structural transformation, and export diversification in Benin. Although Benin has delivered high economic growth over recent years, it faces critical challenges rega...

Benin: Selected Issues

Benin: Selected Issues »

Article

Source: Benin : Selected Issues

Volume/Issue: 2018/2

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 05 January 2018

ISBN: 9781484336540

Keywords: Economic growth, Fiscal reforms, Export diversification, Public investment, Poverty, Taxation, Productivity, Selected issues, Benin, Economic indicators

This Selected Issues paper analyzes the growth, structural transformation, and export diversification in Benin. Although Benin has delivered high economic growth over recent years, it faces critical challenges rega...

Benin: Selected Issues

Benin: Selected Issues »

Article

Source: Benin : Selected Issues

Volume/Issue: 2018/2

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 05 January 2018

ISBN: 9781484336540

Keywords: Economic growth, Fiscal reforms, Export diversification, Public investment, Poverty, Taxation, Productivity, Selected issues, Benin, Economic indicators

This Selected Issues paper analyzes the growth, structural transformation, and export diversification in Benin. Although Benin has delivered high economic growth over recent years, it faces critical challenges rega...

Benin: Selected Issues

Benin: Selected Issues »

Article

Source: Benin : Selected Issues

Volume/Issue: 2018/2

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 05 January 2018

ISBN: 9781484336540

Keywords: Economic growth, Fiscal reforms, Export diversification, Public investment, Poverty, Taxation, Productivity, Selected issues, Benin, Economic indicators

This Selected Issues paper analyzes the growth, structural transformation, and export diversification in Benin. Although Benin has delivered high economic growth over recent years, it faces critical challenges rega...

Benin: Staff Report for the 2017 Article IV Consultation and First Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Modifications of Performance Criteria

Benin: Staff Report for the 2017 Article IV Consultation and First Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Modifications of Performance Criteria »

Article

Source: Benin : 2017 Article IV Consultation and First Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Modifications of Performance Criteria-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Benin

Volume/Issue: 2017/1

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 05 January 2018

ISBN: 9781484336533

Keywords: Article IV consultation reports, Fiscal policy, Fiscal reforms, Economic growth, Tax bases, Government expenditures, Debt sustainability, Extended Credit Facility, Extended arrangement reviews, Performance criteria modifications

This 2017 Article IV Consultation highlights that Benin has shown mixed macroeconomic performance in 2016, with the economy weathering negative spillover stemming from a difficult external environment. Growth was a...

Benin: Staff Report for the 2017 Article IV Consultation and First Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Modifications of Performance Criteria—Informational Annex

Benin: Staff Report for the 2017 Article IV Consultation and First Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Modifications of Performance Criteria—Informational Annex »

Article

Source: Benin : 2017 Article IV Consultation and First Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Modifications of Performance Criteria-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Benin

Volume/Issue: 2017/1

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 05 January 2018

ISBN: 9781484336533

Keywords: Article IV consultation reports, Fiscal policy, Fiscal reforms, Economic growth, Tax bases, Government expenditures, Debt sustainability, Extended Credit Facility, Extended arrangement reviews, Performance criteria modifications

This 2017 Article IV Consultation highlights that Benin has shown mixed macroeconomic performance in 2016, with the economy weathering negative spillover stemming from a difficult external environment. Growth was a...

IMF Concludes 2017 Article IV Consultation with Benin

IMF Concludes 2017 Article IV Consultation with Benin »

Article

Source: Benin : 2017 Article IV Consultation and First Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Modifications of Performance Criteria-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Benin

Volume/Issue: 2017/1

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 05 January 2018

ISBN: 9781484336533

Keywords: Article IV consultation reports, Fiscal policy, Fiscal reforms, Economic growth, Tax bases, Government expenditures, Debt sustainability, Extended Credit Facility, Extended arrangement reviews, Performance criteria modifications

This 2017 Article IV Consultation highlights that Benin has shown mixed macroeconomic performance in 2016, with the economy weathering negative spillover stemming from a difficult external environment. Growth was a...

IMF Executive Board Completes First Review Under the ECF and Approves US$22.58 Million Disbursement for Benin

IMF Executive Board Completes First Review Under the ECF and Approves US$22.58 Million Disbursement for Benin »

Article

Source: Benin : 2017 Article IV Consultation and First Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Modifications of Performance Criteria-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Benin

Volume/Issue: 2017/1

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 05 January 2018

ISBN: 9781484336533

Keywords: Article IV consultation reports, Fiscal policy, Fiscal reforms, Economic growth, Tax bases, Government expenditures, Debt sustainability, Extended Credit Facility, Extended arrangement reviews, Performance criteria modifications

This 2017 Article IV Consultation highlights that Benin has shown mixed macroeconomic performance in 2016, with the economy weathering negative spillover stemming from a difficult external environment. Growth was a...

Benin : 2017 Article IV Consultation and First Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Modifications of Performance Criteria-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Benin

Benin : 2017 Article IV Consultation and First Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Modifications of Performance Criteria-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Benin »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2017/1

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 05 January 2018

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484336533.002

ISBN: 9781484336533

Keywords: Article IV consultation reports, Fiscal policy, Fiscal reforms, Economic growth, Tax bases, Government expenditures, Debt sustainability, Extended Credit Facility, Extended arrangement reviews, Performance criteria modifications

This 2017 Article IV Consultation highlights that Benin has shown mixed macroeconomic performance in 2016, with the economy weathering negative spillover stemming from a difficult external environment. Growth was a...

Benin : Selected Issues

Benin : Selected Issues »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2018/2

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 05 January 2018

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484336540.002

ISBN: 9781484336540

Keywords: Economic growth, Fiscal reforms, Export diversification, Public investment, Poverty, Taxation, Productivity, Selected issues, Benin, Economic indicators

This Selected Issues paper analyzes the growth, structural transformation, and export diversification in Benin. Although Benin has delivered high economic growth over recent years, it faces critical challenges rega...

Statement by Mr. Sembene, Executive Director for Benin, Mr. Alle, Senior Advisor to the Executive Director and Mrs. Boukpessi, Advisor to the Executive Director December 1, 2017

Statement by Mr. Sembene, Executive Director for Benin, Mr. Alle, Senior Advisor to the Executive Director and Mrs. Boukpessi, Advisor to the Executive Director December 1, 2017 »

Article

Source: Benin : 2017 Article IV Consultation and First Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Modifications of Performance Criteria-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Benin

Volume/Issue: 2017/1

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 05 January 2018

ISBN: 9781484336533

Keywords: Article IV consultation reports, Fiscal policy, Fiscal reforms, Economic growth, Tax bases, Government expenditures, Debt sustainability, Extended Credit Facility, Extended arrangement reviews, Performance criteria modifications

This 2017 Article IV Consultation highlights that Benin has shown mixed macroeconomic performance in 2016, with the economy weathering negative spillover stemming from a difficult external environment. Growth was a...

Medium-Term Budget Frameworks in Sub-Saharan African Countries

Medium-Term Budget Frameworks in Sub-Saharan African Countries »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2017/203

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Richard Allen , Taz Chaponda , Lesley Fisher , and Rohini Ray

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 11 September 2017

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484314203.001

ISBN: 9781484314203

Keywords: Zambia, Congo, Republic of, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Togo, Tanzania, Sudan, Swaziland, Sub-Saharan Africa

More than 15 years ago, many countries in sub-Saharan Africa embarked on a program of budgetary reform, an important element of which was a medium-term budget framework (MTBF). This working paper focuses on the per...

Medium-Term Budget Frameworks in Sub-Saharan African Countries

Medium-Term Budget Frameworks in Sub-Saharan African Countries »

Article

Source: Medium-Term Budget Frameworks in Sub-Saharan African Countries

Volume/Issue: 2017/203

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Richard Allen , Taz Chaponda , Lesley Fisher , and Rohini Ray

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 11 September 2017

ISBN: 9781484314203

Keywords: Zambia, Congo, Republic of, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Togo, Tanzania, Sudan, Swaziland, Sub-Saharan Africa

More than 15 years ago, many countries in sub-Saharan Africa embarked on a program of budgetary reform, an important element of which was a medium-term budget framework (MTBF). This working paper focuses on the per...

Growth Breaks and Growth Spells in Sub-Saharan Africa

Growth Breaks and Growth Spells in Sub-Saharan Africa »

Article

Source: Growth Breaks and Growth Spells in Sub-Saharan Africa

Volume/Issue: 2017/202

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Francisco Arizala , Jesus Gonzalez-Garcia , Charalambos Tsangarides , and Mustafa Yenice

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 08 September 2017

ISBN: 9781484314166

Keywords: Africa, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros

This paper examines the growth performance of sub-Saharan African countries since 1960 through the lens of growth turning points (accelerations and decelerations) and periods of sustained growth (growth spells). Gr...

Growth Breaks and Growth Spells in Sub-Saharan Africa

Growth Breaks and Growth Spells in Sub-Saharan Africa »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2017/202

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Francisco Arizala , Jesus Gonzalez-Garcia , Charalambos Tsangarides , and Mustafa Yenice

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 08 September 2017

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484314166.001

ISBN: 9781484314166

Keywords: Africa, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros

This paper examines the growth performance of sub-Saharan African countries since 1960 through the lens of growth turning points (accelerations and decelerations) and periods of sustained growth (growth spells). Gr...

The Informal Economy in Sub-Saharan Africa : Size and Determinants

The Informal Economy in Sub-Saharan Africa : Size and Determinants »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2017/156

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Leandro Medina , Andrew Jonelis , and Mehmet Cangul

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 10 July 2017

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484305942.001

ISBN: 9781484305942

Keywords: Uganda, South Africa, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo

The multiple indicator-multiple cause (MIMIC) method is a well-established tool for measuring informal economic activity. However, it has been criticized because GDP is used both as a cause and indicator variable....

The Informal Economy in Sub-Saharan Africa

The Informal Economy in Sub-Saharan Africa »

Article

Source: The Informal Economy in Sub-Saharan Africa : Size and Determinants

Volume/Issue: 2017/156

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Leandro Medina , Andrew Jonelis , and Mehmet Cangul

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 10 July 2017

ISBN: 9781484305942

Keywords: Uganda, South Africa, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo

The multiple indicator-multiple cause (MIMIC) method is a well-established tool for measuring informal economic activity. However, it has been criticized because GDP is used both as a cause and indicator variable....

Benin: Request for a Three-Year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility

Benin: Request for a Three-Year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility »

Article

Source: Benin : Request for a Three-year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Benin

Volume/Issue: 2017/100

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 26 April 2017

ISBN: 9781475596182

Keywords: Benin, Sub-Saharan Africa

This paper discusses Benin's Request for a Three-Year Arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility. The new program aims to create fiscal space by stepping up domestic revenue mobilization and enhancing the effic...

Benin: Request for a Three-Year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility—Debt Sustainability Analysis

Benin: Request for a Three-Year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility—Debt Sustainability Analysis »

Article

Source: Benin : Request for a Three-year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Benin

Volume/Issue: 2017/100

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 26 April 2017

ISBN: 9781475596182

Keywords: Benin, Sub-Saharan Africa

This paper discusses Benin's Request for a Three-Year Arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility. The new program aims to create fiscal space by stepping up domestic revenue mobilization and enhancing the effic...

IMF Executive Board Approves US$ 151.03 Million under the ECF Arrangement for Benin

IMF Executive Board Approves US$ 151.03 Million under the ECF Arrangement for Benin »

Article

Source: Benin : Request for a Three-year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Benin

Volume/Issue: 2017/100

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 26 April 2017

ISBN: 9781475596182

Keywords: Benin, Sub-Saharan Africa

This paper discusses Benin's Request for a Three-Year Arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility. The new program aims to create fiscal space by stepping up domestic revenue mobilization and enhancing the effic...

Benin : Request for a Three-year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Benin

Benin : Request for a Three-year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Benin »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2017/100

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 26 April 2017

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781475596182.002

ISBN: 9781475596182

Keywords: Benin, Sub-Saharan Africa

This paper discusses Benin's Request for a Three-Year Arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility. The new program aims to create fiscal space by stepping up domestic revenue mobilization and enhancing the effic...

Statement by Mr. Sembene, Executive Director for Benin and Mr. Nguema-Affane, Senior Advisor to the Executive Director April 7, 2017

Statement by Mr. Sembene, Executive Director for Benin and Mr. Nguema-Affane, Senior Advisor to the Executive Director April 7, 2017 »

Article

Source: Benin : Request for a Three-year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Benin

Volume/Issue: 2017/100

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 26 April 2017

ISBN: 9781475596182

Keywords: Benin, Sub-Saharan Africa

This paper discusses Benin's Request for a Three-Year Arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility. The new program aims to create fiscal space by stepping up domestic revenue mobilization and enhancing the effic...

Chapter 4. Conclusion

Chapter 4. Conclusion »

Chapter

Source: Structural Transformation in Employment and Productivity : What Can Africa Hope For?

Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers

Author(s): Louise Fox , Alun Thomas , and Cleary Haines

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 07 April 2017

ISBN: 9781475583397

Keywords: Employment, Productivity, Structural adjustment, Structural transformation, Sub Saharan Africa

Structural transformation in output and employment in sub-Saharan Africa has become a major concern of development economists. This is because analysis of past trends suggests that while the output transform...

Chapter 1. Output, Demographic, and Employment Transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia

Chapter 1. Output, Demographic, and Employment Transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia »

Chapter

Source: Structural Transformation in Employment and Productivity : What Can Africa Hope For?

Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers

Author(s): Louise Fox , Alun Thomas , and Cleary Haines

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 07 April 2017

ISBN: 9781475583397

Keywords: Employment, Productivity, Structural adjustment, Structural transformation, Sub Saharan Africa

Structural transformation has become a widely used macroeconomic measure of the quality of the economic development process. 1 It is widely accepted that in order for it to happen...

Chapter 3. Projecting Output, Employment, and Productivity Forward through 2020

Chapter 3. Projecting Output, Employment, and Productivity Forward through 2020 »

Chapter

Source: Structural Transformation in Employment and Productivity : What Can Africa Hope For?

Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers

Author(s): Louise Fox , Alun Thomas , and Cleary Haines

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 07 April 2017

ISBN: 9781475583397

Keywords: Employment, Productivity, Structural adjustment, Structural transformation, Sub Saharan Africa

This chapter uses the previously developed output and employment projections and analyzes what they mean for medium-term structural transformation in sub-Saharan Africa. The methodology for the projections i...

Chapter 2. Transformation and Productivity: Comparison with Asia

Chapter 2. Transformation and Productivity: Comparison with Asia »

Chapter

Source: Structural Transformation in Employment and Productivity : What Can Africa Hope For?

Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers

Author(s): Louise Fox , Alun Thomas , and Cleary Haines

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 07 April 2017

ISBN: 9781475583397

Keywords: Employment, Productivity, Structural adjustment, Structural transformation, Sub Saharan Africa

Productivity Transformation The employment and output data were combined to make assessments of the speed of structural adjustment in sub-Saharan Africa compared with Asian countries...

Structural Transformation in Employment and Productivity : What Can Africa Hope For?

Structural Transformation in Employment and Productivity : What Can Africa Hope For? »

Journal Issue

Volume: 17

Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers

Author(s): Louise Fox , Alun Thomas , and Cleary Haines

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 07 April 2017

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781475583397.087

ISBN: 9781475583397

Keywords: Employment, Productivity, Structural adjustment, Structural transformation, Sub Saharan Africa

This paper provides the most complete analysis of the structural transformation among low- and low-middle-income countries in sub-Saharan Africa to date....

Structural Transformation in Employment and Productivity: What Can Africa Hope For?

Structural Transformation in Employment and Productivity: What Can Africa Hope For? »

Article

Source: Structural Transformation in Employment and Productivity : What Can Africa Hope For?

Volume: 17

Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers

Author(s): Louise Fox , Alun Thomas , and Cleary Haines

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 07 April 2017

ISBN: 9781475583397

Keywords: Employment, Productivity, Structural adjustment, Structural transformation, Sub Saharan Africa

This paper provides the most complete analysis of the structural transformation among low- and low-middle-income countries in sub-Saharan Africa to date....

Back Matter

Back Matter »

Back Matter

Source: Structural Transformation in Employment and Productivity : What Can Africa Hope For?

Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers

Author(s): Louise Fox , Alun Thomas , and Cleary Haines

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 07 April 2017

ISBN: 9781475583397

Keywords: Employment, Productivity, Structural adjustment, Structural transformation, Sub Saharan Africa

This paper provides the most complete analysis of the structural transformation among low- and low-middle-income countries in sub-Saharan Africa to date....

Food Inflation in Sub-Saharan Africa

Food Inflation in Sub-Saharan Africa »

Article

Source: Food Inflation in Sub-Saharan Africa : Causes and Policy Implications

Volume/Issue: 2016/247

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Emre Alper , Niko Hobdari , and Ali Uppal

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 22 December 2016

ISBN: 9781475563115

Keywords: South Africa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, Senegal, Togo, Sub-Saharan Africa, Tanzania, Sudan, Swaziland

This paper analyzes food inflation trends in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) from 2000 to 2016 using two novel datasets of disaggregated CPI baskets. Average food inflation is higher, more volatile, and similarly persiste...

Food Inflation in Sub-Saharan Africa : Causes and Policy Implications

Food Inflation in Sub-Saharan Africa : Causes and Policy Implications »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2016/247

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Emre Alper , Niko Hobdari , and Ali Uppal

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 22 December 2016

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781475563115.001

ISBN: 9781475563115

Keywords: South Africa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, Senegal, Togo, Sub-Saharan Africa, Tanzania, Sudan, Swaziland

This paper analyzes food inflation trends in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) from 2000 to 2016 using two novel datasets of disaggregated CPI baskets. Average food inflation is higher, more volatile, and similarly persiste...

Sub-Saharan African Migration : Patterns and Spillovers

Sub-Saharan African Migration : Patterns and Spillovers »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2016/09

Series: Spillover Notes

Author(s): Jesus Gonzalez-Garcia , Ermal Hitaj , Montfort Mlachila , Arina Viseth , and Mustafa Yenice

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 02 November 2016

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781475546668.062

ISBN: 9781475546668

Keywords: Togo, Tanzania, Uganda, Swaziland, Spillovers, Sub-Saharan Africa, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone

Amid rapid population growth, migration in sub-Saharan Africa has been increasing briskly over the last 20 years. Up to the 1990s, the stock of migrants-citizens of one country living in another country-was dominat...

Sub-Saharan African Migration

Sub-Saharan African Migration »

Article

Source: Sub-Saharan African Migration : Patterns and Spillovers

Volume/Issue: 2016/09

Series: Spillover Notes

Author(s): Jesus Gonzalez-Garcia , Ermal Hitaj , Montfort Mlachila , Arina Viseth , and Mustafa Yenice

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 02 November 2016

ISBN: 9781475546668

Keywords: Togo, Tanzania, Uganda, Swaziland, Spillovers, Sub-Saharan Africa, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone

Amid rapid population growth, migration in sub-Saharan Africa has been increasing briskly over the last 20 years. Up to the 1990s, the stock of migrants-citizens of one country living in another country-was dominat...