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Determinants of Inclusive Growth in ASEAN

Determinants of Inclusive Growth in ASEAN »

Article

Source: Determinants of Inclusive Growth in ASEAN

Volume/Issue: 2020/118

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Victoriia Alekhina , and Giovanni Ganelli

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 03 July 2020

ISBN: 9781513549194

Keywords: Economic integration, Economic growth, Development, Inclusive growth, Financial crises, Inequality, Income distribution, Equity, WP, per_capita growth

Over the past decades ASEAN countries have experienced rapid economic growth accompanied by a dramatic fall in poverty rates, but income inequality has not retreated. This research aims at identifying factors which...

Determinants of Inclusive Growth in ASEAN

Determinants of Inclusive Growth in ASEAN »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2020/118

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Victoriia Alekhina , and Giovanni Ganelli

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 03 July 2020

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513549194.001

ISBN: 9781513549194

Keywords: Economic integration, Economic growth, Development, Inclusive growth, Financial crises, Inequality, Income distribution, Equity, WP, per_capita growth

Over the past decades ASEAN countries have experienced rapid economic growth accompanied by a dramatic fall in poverty rates, but income inequality has not retreated. This research aims at identifying factors which...

Improving Crop Yields in Sub-Saharan Africa - What Does the East African Data Say

Improving Crop Yields in Sub-Saharan Africa - What Does the East African Data Say »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2020/95

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Alun Thomas

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 12 June 2020

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513546223.001

ISBN: 9781513546223

Keywords: Economic conditions, Household consumption, Poverty, Household survey data, Consumption, yield, crop, East Africa, inputs, crop damage

Recent micro level data from East Africa is used to benchmark aggregate data and assess the role of agricultural inputs in explaining variation in crop yields on smallholding plots. Fertilizer, improved seeds, prot...

Improving Crop Yields in Sub-Saharan Africa - What Does the East African Data Say

Improving Crop Yields in Sub-Saharan Africa - What Does the East African Data Say »

Article

Source: Improving Crop Yields in Sub-Saharan Africa - What Does the East African Data Say

Volume/Issue: 2020/95

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Alun Thomas

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 12 June 2020

ISBN: 9781513546223

Keywords: Economic conditions, Household consumption, Poverty, Household survey data, Consumption, yield, crop, East Africa, inputs, crop damage

Recent micro level data from East Africa is used to benchmark aggregate data and assess the role of agricultural inputs in explaining variation in crop yields on smallholding plots. Fertilizer, improved seeds, prot...

Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust: Policy Proposals and Funding Strategy

Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust: Policy Proposals and Funding Strategy »

Article

Source: Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust : Policy Proposals and Funding Strategy

Volume: 20

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 02 April 2020

ISBN: 9781513539454

Keywords: Debt service, Debt relief, Balance of payments need, Balance of payments, Debt service payments, PP, global pandemic, executive board, pandemic, proposed decision

In direct response to the COVID-19 crisis the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has adopted some immediate enhancements to its Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust (CCRT) to enable the Fund to p...

Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust: Policy Proposals and Funding Strategy—Proposed Decision

Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust: Policy Proposals and Funding Strategy—Proposed Decision »

Article

Source: Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust : Policy Proposals and Funding Strategy

Volume: 20

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 02 April 2020

ISBN: 9781513539454

Keywords: Debt service, Debt relief, Balance of payments need, Balance of payments, Debt service payments, PP, global pandemic, executive board, pandemic, proposed decision

In direct response to the COVID-19 crisis the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has adopted some immediate enhancements to its Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust (CCRT) to enable the Fund to p...

IMF Enhances Debt Relief Trust to Enable Support for Eligible Low-Income Countries in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic

IMF Enhances Debt Relief Trust to Enable Support for Eligible Low-Income Countries in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic »

Article

Source: Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust : Policy Proposals and Funding Strategy

Volume: 20

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 02 April 2020

ISBN: 9781513539454

Keywords: Debt service, Debt relief, Balance of payments need, Balance of payments, Debt service payments, PP, global pandemic, executive board, pandemic, proposed decision

In direct response to the COVID-19 crisis the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has adopted some immediate enhancements to its Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust (CCRT) to enable the Fund to p...

Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust : Policy Proposals and Funding Strategy

Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust : Policy Proposals and Funding Strategy »

Journal Issue

Volume: 20

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 02 April 2020

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513539454.007

ISBN: 9781513539454

Keywords: Debt service, Debt relief, Balance of payments need, Balance of payments, Debt service payments, PP, global pandemic, executive board, pandemic, proposed decision

In direct response to the COVID-19 crisis the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has adopted some immediate enhancements to its Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust (CCRT) to enable the Fund to p...

Household Consumption Volatility and Poverty Risk: Case Studies from South Africa and Tanzania

Household Consumption Volatility and Poverty Risk: Case Studies from South Africa and Tanzania »

Article

Source: Household Consumption Volatility and Poverty Risk: Case Studies from South Africa and Tanzania

Volume/Issue: 2020/51

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Matthieu Bellon , Carlo Pizzinelli , and Roberto Perrelli

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 06 March 2020

ISBN: 9781513527017

Keywords: Economic conditions, National income, Income distribution, Demographic indicators, Poverty indicators, Poverty, Consumption Volatility, Tanzania, South Africa, WP

Economic volatility remains a fact of life in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA). Household-level shocks create large consumption fluctuations, raising the incidence of poverty. Drawing on micro-level data from South Africa...

Household Consumption Volatility and Poverty Risk: Case Studies from South Africa and Tanzania

Household Consumption Volatility and Poverty Risk: Case Studies from South Africa and Tanzania »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2020/51

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Matthieu Bellon , Carlo Pizzinelli , and Roberto Perrelli

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 06 March 2020

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513527017.001

ISBN: 9781513527017

Keywords: Economic conditions, National income, Income distribution, Demographic indicators, Poverty indicators, Poverty, Consumption Volatility, Tanzania, South Africa, WP

Economic volatility remains a fact of life in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA). Household-level shocks create large consumption fluctuations, raising the incidence of poverty. Drawing on micro-level data from South Africa...

Operationalizing Inclusive Growth: Per-Percentile Diagnostics to Inform Redistribution Policies

Operationalizing Inclusive Growth: Per-Percentile Diagnostics to Inform Redistribution Policies »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2020/50

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Alexei Kireyev , and Andrei Leonidov

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 06 March 2020

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513528397.001

ISBN: 9781513528397

Keywords: West African Economic and Monetary Union, National income, Consumption distribution, Personal income taxes, Inclusive growth, Middle East., WP, consumption expenditure, GIC, inclusiveness

Inclusive growth, narrowly defined in this paper as growth that helps reduce inequality, is achieved if consumption of the poor increases faster than consumption of the rich. The paper presents a simple accounting...

Operationalizing Inclusive Growth: Per-Percentile Diagnostics to Inform Redistribution Policies

Operationalizing Inclusive Growth: Per-Percentile Diagnostics to Inform Redistribution Policies »

Article

Source: Operationalizing Inclusive Growth: Per-Percentile Diagnostics to Inform Redistribution Policies

Volume/Issue: 2020/50

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Alexei Kireyev , and Andrei Leonidov

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 06 March 2020

ISBN: 9781513528397

Keywords: West African Economic and Monetary Union, National income, Consumption distribution, Personal income taxes, Inclusive growth, Middle East., WP, consumption expenditure, GIC, inclusiveness

Inclusive growth, narrowly defined in this paper as growth that helps reduce inequality, is achieved if consumption of the poor increases faster than consumption of the rich. The paper presents a simple accounting...

Malta : Financial Sector Assessment Program-Technical Note-Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT)

Malta : Financial Sector Assessment Program-Technical Note-Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2019/345

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 21 November 2019

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513520711.002

ISBN: 9781513520711

Keywords: Accounting, Anti-money laundering, Arbitrage, Assets, Bank compliance, Bank licensing, Bank supervision, Banking, Banking sector, Banks

This technical note on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) for the Malta summarizes the findings of a targeted review of several aspects of Malta's progress in addressing AML/CF...

Malta

Malta »

Article

Source: Malta : Financial Sector Assessment Program-Technical Note-Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT)

Volume/Issue: 2019/345

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 21 November 2019

ISBN: 9781513520711

Keywords: Accounting, Anti-money laundering, Arbitrage, Assets, Bank compliance, Bank licensing, Bank supervision, Banking, Banking sector, Banks

This technical note on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) for the Malta summarizes the findings of a targeted review of several aspects of Malta's progress in addressing AML/CF...

The Macroeconomic Effects of Labor and Product Market Reforms in Morocco

The Macroeconomic Effects of Labor and Product Market Reforms in Morocco »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2019/222

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Babacar Sarr , Mokhtar Benlamine , and Zsuzsa Munkacsi

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 11 October 2019

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513513768.001

ISBN: 9781513513768

Keywords: Access to foreign markets, Bankruptcy, Banks, Basket of currency peg, Capital, Capital accumulation, Capital flows, Capital formation, Commodity markets, Commodity prices

This paper studies the macroeconomic effects and sequencing of (LMRs) and product (PMRs) market reforms in Morocco. It finds that introducing LMRs and PMRs simultaneously would add about 2.5 percentage points (pp)...

The Macroeconomic Effects of Labor and Product Market Reforms in Morocco

The Macroeconomic Effects of Labor and Product Market Reforms in Morocco »

Article

Source: The Macroeconomic Effects of Labor and Product Market Reforms in Morocco

Volume/Issue: 2019/222

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Babacar Sarr , Mokhtar Benlamine , and Zsuzsa Munkacsi

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 11 October 2019

ISBN: 9781513513768

Keywords: Access to foreign markets, Bankruptcy, Banks, Basket of currency peg, Capital, Capital accumulation, Capital flows, Capital formation, Commodity markets, Commodity prices

This paper studies the macroeconomic effects and sequencing of (LMRs) and product (PMRs) market reforms in Morocco. It finds that introducing LMRs and PMRs simultaneously would add about 2.5 percentage points (pp)...

Income Inequality and Government Transfers in Mexico

Income Inequality and Government Transfers in Mexico »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2019/148

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Frederic Lambert , and Hyunmin Park

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 11 July 2019

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781498320863.001

ISBN: 9781498320863

Keywords: Social security, Income distribution, Demographic indicators, North American Free Trade Agreement, Development policy, inequality, poverty, social policies, Mexico, government transfer

We analyze microdata from Mexico's survey on household income and expenditures (ENIGH) to study the evolution of income inequality in Mexico over 2004-16, identify its sources, and investigate how it was affected...

Income Inequality and Government Transfers in Mexico

Income Inequality and Government Transfers in Mexico »

Article

Source: Income Inequality and Government Transfers in Mexico

Volume/Issue: 2019/148

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Frederic Lambert , and Hyunmin Park

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 11 July 2019

ISBN: 9781498320863

Keywords: Social security, Income distribution, Demographic indicators, North American Free Trade Agreement, Development policy, inequality, poverty, social policies, Mexico, government transfer

We analyze microdata from Mexico's survey on household income and expenditures (ENIGH) to study the evolution of income inequality in Mexico over 2004-16, identify its sources, and investigate how it was affected...

IMF Executive Board Modifies PRGT Interest Rate Mechanism and Approves Zero Rates on All Low-Income Country Lending Facilities Through end-June 2021

IMF Executive Board Modifies PRGT Interest Rate Mechanism and Approves Zero Rates on All Low-Income Country Lending Facilities Through end-June 2021 »

Article

Source: Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust-Review of Interest Rate Structure

Volume: 19

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Finance Dept.;International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 26 June 2019

ISBN: 9781498321556

Keywords: Interest rates on loans, Interest rates, Interest rate structures, Credit, Credit ratings, SCF, ECF, concessional, RCF, interest rate

This paper reviews the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT) interest rate structure for the period July 2019-June 2021. Since the interest rate mechanism was first established in 2009, no interest has been ch...

Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust-Review of Interest Rate Structure

Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust-Review of Interest Rate Structure »

Journal Issue

Volume: 19

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Finance Dept.;International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 26 June 2019

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781498321556.007

ISBN: 9781498321556

Keywords: Interest rates on loans, Interest rates, Interest rate structures, Credit, Credit ratings, SCF, ECF, concessional, RCF, interest rate

This paper reviews the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT) interest rate structure for the period July 2019-June 2021. Since the interest rate mechanism was first established in 2009, no interest has been ch...

Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust―Review of Interest Rate Structure

Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust―Review of Interest Rate Structure »

Article

Source: Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust-Review of Interest Rate Structure

Volume: 19

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Finance Dept.;International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 26 June 2019

ISBN: 9781498321556

Keywords: Interest rates on loans, Interest rates, Interest rate structures, Credit, Credit ratings, SCF, ECF, concessional, RCF, interest rate

This paper reviews the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT) interest rate structure for the period July 2019-June 2021. Since the interest rate mechanism was first established in 2009, no interest has been ch...

IMF Executive Board Approves Reform Package to Enhance Support to Low-Income Countries

IMF Executive Board Approves Reform Package to Enhance Support to Low-Income Countries »

Article

Source: 2018-19 Review of Facilities for Low-Income Countries---Reform Proposals : Review Of The Financing Of The Fund's Concessional Assistance And Debt Relief To Low-Income Member Countries

Volume: 19

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department;International Monetary Fund. Finance Dept.;International Monetary Fund. Legal Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 06 June 2019

ISBN: 9781498318716

Keywords: Poverty reduction strategy, International financial markets, Poverty reduction and development, Poverty reduction, Access to foreign markets, ECF, SCF, LIC, RCF, concessional

2018-19 Review of Facilities for Low-Income Countries---Reform Proposals: Review Of The Financing Of The Fund's Concessional Assistance And Debt Relief To Low-Income Member Countries...

IMF Policy Paper: 2018–19 Review of Facilities for Low-Income Countries—Reform Proposals; Review of the Financing of the Fund’s Concessional Assistance and Debt Relief to Low-Income Member Countries

IMF Policy Paper: 2018–19 Review of Facilities for Low-Income Countries—Reform Proposals; Review of the Financing of the Fund’s Concessional Assistance and Debt Relief to Low-Income Member Countries »

Article

Source: 2018-19 Review of Facilities for Low-Income Countries---Reform Proposals : Review Of The Financing Of The Fund's Concessional Assistance And Debt Relief To Low-Income Member Countries

Volume: 19

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department;International Monetary Fund. Finance Dept.;International Monetary Fund. Legal Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 06 June 2019

ISBN: 9781498318716

Keywords: Poverty reduction strategy, International financial markets, Poverty reduction and development, Poverty reduction, Access to foreign markets, ECF, SCF, LIC, RCF, concessional

2018-19 Review of Facilities for Low-Income Countries---Reform Proposals: Review Of The Financing Of The Fund's Concessional Assistance And Debt Relief To Low-Income Member Countries...

2018-19 Review of Facilities for Low-Income Countries---Reform Proposals : Review Of The Financing Of The Fund's Concessional Assistance And Debt Relief To Low-Income Member Countries

2018-19 Review of Facilities for Low-Income Countries---Reform Proposals : Review Of The Financing Of The Fund's Concessional Assistance And Debt Relief To Low-Income Member Countries »

Journal Issue

Volume: 19

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department;International Monetary Fund. Finance Dept.;International Monetary Fund. Legal Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 06 June 2019

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781498318716.007

ISBN: 9781498318716

Keywords: Poverty reduction strategy, International financial markets, Poverty reduction and development, Poverty reduction, Access to foreign markets, ECF, SCF, LIC, RCF, concessional

2018-19 Review of Facilities for Low-Income Countries---Reform Proposals: Review Of The Financing Of The Fund's Concessional Assistance And Debt Relief To Low-Income Member Countries...

IMF Policy Paper: Review of the Financing of the Fund’s Concessional Assistance and Debt Relief to Low-Income Countries

IMF Policy Paper: Review of the Financing of the Fund’s Concessional Assistance and Debt Relief to Low-Income Countries »

Article

Source: 2018-19 Review of Facilities for Low-Income Countries---Reform Proposals : Review Of The Financing Of The Fund's Concessional Assistance And Debt Relief To Low-Income Member Countries

Volume: 19

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department;International Monetary Fund. Finance Dept.;International Monetary Fund. Legal Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 06 June 2019

ISBN: 9781498318716

Keywords: Poverty reduction strategy, International financial markets, Poverty reduction and development, Poverty reduction, Access to foreign markets, ECF, SCF, LIC, RCF, concessional

2018-19 Review of Facilities for Low-Income Countries---Reform Proposals: Review Of The Financing Of The Fund's Concessional Assistance And Debt Relief To Low-Income Member Countries...

IMF Policy Paper: The 2018–19 Review of Facilities for Low-Income Countries—Reform Proposals—Proposed Decisions

IMF Policy Paper: The 2018–19 Review of Facilities for Low-Income Countries—Reform Proposals—Proposed Decisions »

Article

Source: 2018-19 Review of Facilities for Low-Income Countries---Reform Proposals : Review Of The Financing Of The Fund's Concessional Assistance And Debt Relief To Low-Income Member Countries

Volume: 19

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department;International Monetary Fund. Finance Dept.;International Monetary Fund. Legal Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 06 June 2019

ISBN: 9781498318716

Keywords: Poverty reduction strategy, International financial markets, Poverty reduction and development, Poverty reduction, Access to foreign markets, ECF, SCF, LIC, RCF, concessional

2018-19 Review of Facilities for Low-Income Countries---Reform Proposals: Review Of The Financing Of The Fund's Concessional Assistance And Debt Relief To Low-Income Member Countries...

IMF Policy Paper: The 2018–19 Review of Facilities for Low–Income Countries–Reform Proposals–Supplementary Proposal and Revised Proposed Decision

IMF Policy Paper: The 2018–19 Review of Facilities for Low–Income Countries–Reform Proposals–Supplementary Proposal and Revised Proposed Decision »

Article

Source: 2018-19 Review of Facilities for Low-Income Countries---Reform Proposals : Review Of The Financing Of The Fund's Concessional Assistance And Debt Relief To Low-Income Member Countries

Volume: 19

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department;International Monetary Fund. Finance Dept.;International Monetary Fund. Legal Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 06 June 2019

ISBN: 9781498318716

Keywords: Poverty reduction strategy, International financial markets, Poverty reduction and development, Poverty reduction, Access to foreign markets, ECF, SCF, LIC, RCF, concessional

2018-19 Review of Facilities for Low-Income Countries---Reform Proposals: Review Of The Financing Of The Fund's Concessional Assistance And Debt Relief To Low-Income Member Countries...

Republic of Armenia : Technical Assistance Report-Public Investment Management Assessment

Republic of Armenia : Technical Assistance Report-Public Investment Management Assessment »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2019/33

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 29 January 2019

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484396933.002

ISBN: 9781484396933

Keywords: Accounting standards, Accounting systems, Accrual accounting, Audit process, Auditing, Bank accounting, Budget approval, Budget classification, Budget deficits, Budget execution

This paper discusses results of a technical assistance report prepared to evaluate the quality of Armenia's public investment institutions in the planning, budgeting, and implementation stages of public investment...

Republic of Armenia

Republic of Armenia »

Article

Source: Republic of Armenia : Technical Assistance Report-Public Investment Management Assessment

Volume/Issue: 2019/33

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 29 January 2019

ISBN: 9781484396933

Keywords: Accounting standards, Accounting systems, Accrual accounting, Audit process, Auditing, Bank accounting, Budget approval, Budget classification, Budget deficits, Budget execution

This paper discusses results of a technical assistance report prepared to evaluate the quality of Armenia's public investment institutions in the planning, budgeting, and implementation stages of public investment...

IMF and the Banque de France Sign SDR 2 billion Agreement to Support Lending to Low-Income Countries

IMF and the Banque de France Sign SDR 2 billion Agreement to Support Lending to Low-Income Countries »

Article

Source: Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust - 2018 Borrowing Agreement with the Banque de France

Volume/Issue: 2018/010

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Finance Dept.;International Monetary Fund. Legal Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 21 February 2018

ISBN: 9781498307277

Keywords: Borrowing agreements, Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust, Poverty reduction, Borrowing, Loans, SDR interest rates, Debt relief, concessional, loan, maturity date

"The Fund, as Trustee of the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT or Trust), has entered into a new borrowing agreement (the 'Agreement') with the Banque de France (hereafter France), effective on February 1, 2...

Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust - 2018 Borrowing Agreement with the Banque de France

Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust - 2018 Borrowing Agreement with the Banque de France »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2018/010

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Finance Dept.;International Monetary Fund. Legal Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 21 February 2018

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781498307277.007

ISBN: 9781498307277

Keywords: Borrowing agreements, Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust, Poverty reduction, Borrowing, Loans, SDR interest rates, Debt relief, concessional, loan, maturity date

"The Fund, as Trustee of the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT or Trust), has entered into a new borrowing agreement (the 'Agreement') with the Banque de France (hereafter France), effective on February 1, 2...

Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust—2018 Borrowing Agreement with the Banque De France

Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust—2018 Borrowing Agreement with the Banque De France »

Article

Source: Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust - 2018 Borrowing Agreement with the Banque de France

Volume/Issue: 2018/010

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Finance Dept.;International Monetary Fund. Legal Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 21 February 2018

ISBN: 9781498307277

Keywords: Borrowing agreements, Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust, Poverty reduction, Borrowing, Loans, SDR interest rates, Debt relief, concessional, loan, maturity date

"The Fund, as Trustee of the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT or Trust), has entered into a new borrowing agreement (the 'Agreement') with the Banque de France (hereafter France), effective on February 1, 2...

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 : 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...

Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust - 2017 Borrowing Agreements with the Bank of Spain, the Government of Japan and the People's Bank of China

Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust - 2017 Borrowing Agreements with the Bank of Spain, the Government of Japan and the People's Bank of China »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2017/050

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Finance Dept.;International Monetary Fund. Legal Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 05 September 2017

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781498346870.007

ISBN: 9781498346870

Keywords: Borrowing, Borrowing agreements, Poverty reduction, SDR interest rates, Interest rates, Debt service schedule, Balance of payments need, NPA, paragraph, GTC

the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT or Trust), has entered into a new borrowing agreement with the Bank of Spain (Spain), amendments to the 2010 NPA with the Government of Japan (Japan), and a new note pur...

Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust - 2017 Borrowing Agreements with the Bank of Spain, the Government of Japan and the People's Bank of China

Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust - 2017 Borrowing Agreements with the Bank of Spain, the Government of Japan and the People's Bank of China »

Article

Source: Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust - 2017 Borrowing Agreements with the Bank of Spain, the Government of Japan and the People's Bank of China

Volume/Issue: 2017/050

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Finance Dept.;International Monetary Fund. Legal Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 05 September 2017

ISBN: 9781498346870

Keywords: Borrowing, Borrowing agreements, Poverty reduction, SDR interest rates, Interest rates, Debt service schedule, Balance of payments need, NPA, paragraph, GTC

the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT or Trust), has entered into a new borrowing agreement with the Bank of Spain (Spain), amendments to the 2010 NPA with the Government of Japan (Japan), and a new note pur...

Guidance for the Investment of Temporary Resources to Generate Income to Contribute to PRG, PRG-HIPC, and CCR Trusts

Guidance for the Investment of Temporary Resources to Generate Income to Contribute to PRG, PRG-HIPC, and CCR Trusts »

Article

Source: Guidance for the Investment of Temporary Resources to Generate Income to Contribute to PRG, PRG-HIPC, and CCR Trusts

Volume/Issue: 2017/036

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 09 July 2017

ISBN: 9781498346412

Keywords: Heavily indebted poor countries, Poverty reduction, Investment policy, Investment, Wages, investment objective, investment asset, ECF, indebted poor country, trust

On July 28, 2017, the Executive Board approved the following decision on the Investment of Temporary Resources to Generate Income to Contribute to PRG, PRG-HIPC, and CCR Trusts. This decision references the Guideli...

Guidance for the Investment of Temporary Resources to Generate Income to Contribute to PRG, PRG-HIPC, and CCR Trusts

Guidance for the Investment of Temporary Resources to Generate Income to Contribute to PRG, PRG-HIPC, and CCR Trusts »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2017/036

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 09 July 2017

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781498346412.007

ISBN: 9781498346412

Keywords: Heavily indebted poor countries, Poverty reduction, Investment policy, Investment, Wages, investment objective, investment asset, ECF, indebted poor country, trust

On July 28, 2017, the Executive Board approved the following decision on the Investment of Temporary Resources to Generate Income to Contribute to PRG, PRG-HIPC, and CCR Trusts. This decision references the Guideli...

IMF Executive Board Adopts Decision to Enhance the Financial Safety Net for Developing Countries Hit by Large Natural Disasters

IMF Executive Board Adopts Decision to Enhance the Financial Safety Net for Developing Countries Hit by Large Natural Disasters »

Article

Source: Large Natural Disasters--Enhancing the Financial Safety Net for Developing Countries

Volume/Issue: 2017/022

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department;International Monetary Fund. Legal Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 15 May 2017

ISBN: 9781498346832

Keywords: Balance of payments need, Poverty reduction, Developing countries, Financial safety nets, Credit, RCF, large natural disaster, RFI, credit facility, damage threshold

The Rapid Credit Facility (RCF) and Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) are valuable components of the disaster risk financing tool kit for Fund members, especially developing countries. They help to meet urgent balan...

Large Natural Disasters--Enhancing the Financial Safety Net for Developing Countries

Large Natural Disasters--Enhancing the Financial Safety Net for Developing Countries »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2017/022

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department;International Monetary Fund. Legal Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 15 May 2017

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781498346832.007

ISBN: 9781498346832

Keywords: Balance of payments need, Poverty reduction, Developing countries, Financial safety nets, Credit, RCF, large natural disaster, RFI, credit facility, damage threshold

The Rapid Credit Facility (RCF) and Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) are valuable components of the disaster risk financing tool kit for Fund members, especially developing countries. They help to meet urgent balan...

Large Natural Disasters—Enhancing The Financial Safety Net for Developing Countries

Large Natural Disasters—Enhancing The Financial Safety Net for Developing Countries »

Article

Source: Large Natural Disasters--Enhancing the Financial Safety Net for Developing Countries

Volume/Issue: 2017/022

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department;International Monetary Fund. Legal Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 15 May 2017

ISBN: 9781498346832

Keywords: Balance of payments need, Poverty reduction, Developing countries, Financial safety nets, Credit, RCF, large natural disaster, RFI, credit facility, damage threshold

The Rapid Credit Facility (RCF) and Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) are valuable components of the disaster risk financing tool kit for Fund members, especially developing countries. They help to meet urgent balan...

High Level Status Report to the IEO Evaluation of Fund's Recurring Issues

High Level Status Report to the IEO Evaluation of Fund's Recurring Issues »

Article

Source: High Level Status Report to the IEO Evaluation of Fund's Recurring Issues

Volume/Issue: 2017/012

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 27 March 2017

ISBN: 9781498347044

Keywords: Absorptive capacity, Accounting, Accounting systems, Agricultural subsidies, Agriculture, Anti-money laundering, Arrears policy, Balance sheets, Budgeting, Budgets

This is a high-level report on progress in addressing recurring issues identified by the Independent Evaluation Office (IEO). The Board endorsed the proposal in the Chairman's Summing Up for the Independent Evaluat...

High Level Status Report to the IEO Evaluation of Fund's Recurring Issues

High Level Status Report to the IEO Evaluation of Fund's Recurring Issues »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2017/012

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 27 March 2017

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781498347044.007

ISBN: 9781498347044

Keywords: Absorptive capacity, Accounting, Accounting systems, Agricultural subsidies, Agriculture, Anti-money laundering, Arrears policy, Balance sheets, Budgeting, Budgets

This is a high-level report on progress in addressing recurring issues identified by the Independent Evaluation Office (IEO). The Board endorsed the proposal in the Chairman's Summing Up for the Independent Evaluat...

Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust : 2016-17 Borrowing Agreements with the Government of Canada, De Nederlandsche Bank NV, and the Bank of Korea

Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust : 2016-17 Borrowing Agreements with the Government of Canada, De Nederlandsche Bank NV, and the Bank of Korea »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2017/001

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Finance Dept.;International Monetary Fund. Legal Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 03 January 2017

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781498347082.007

ISBN: 9781498347082

Keywords: SDR interest rates, Interest rates, Debt service schedule, Balance of payments need, Borrowing, paragraph, SDRs, disbursement, loan, creditor

The IMF, as Trustee of the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT or Trust), has entered into a new borrowing agreement with the Government of Canada (Canada), and has entered into amendments to the 2010 borrowin...

Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust

Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust »

Article

Source: Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust : 2016-17 Borrowing Agreements with the Government of Canada, De Nederlandsche Bank NV, and the Bank of Korea

Volume/Issue: 2017/001

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Finance Dept.;International Monetary Fund. Legal Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 03 January 2017

ISBN: 9781498347082

Keywords: SDR interest rates, Interest rates, Debt service schedule, Balance of payments need, Borrowing, paragraph, SDRs, disbursement, loan, creditor

The IMF, as Trustee of the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT or Trust), has entered into a new borrowing agreement with the Government of Canada (Canada), and has entered into amendments to the 2010 borrowin...

Fifteenth General Review of Quotas - Report of the Executive Board to the Board of Governors

Fifteenth General Review of Quotas - Report of the Executive Board to the Board of Governors »

Article

Source: Fifteenth General Review of Quotas - Report of the Executive Board to the Board of Governors

Volume/Issue: 2016/007

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 22 January 2016

ISBN: 9781498346078

Keywords: Adoption of resolutions, Board of Governors resolutions, Executive Board decisions, Press releases, Reports to Board of Governors, Voting without meeting, Developing countries, Emerging markets, Stocks, Economies

In completing the Fourteenth General Review of Quotas (hereafter the 'Fourteenth Review') and approving the proposed Amendment on the Reform of the Executive Board (hereafter the 'Board Reform Amendment'), the Boar...

Fifteenth General Review of Quotas - Report of the Executive Board to the Board of Governors

Fifteenth General Review of Quotas - Report of the Executive Board to the Board of Governors »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2016/007

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 22 January 2016

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781498346078.007

ISBN: 9781498346078

Keywords: Adoption of resolutions, Board of Governors resolutions, Executive Board decisions, Press releases, Reports to Board of Governors, Voting without meeting, Developing countries, Emerging markets, Stocks, Economies

In completing the Fourteenth General Review of Quotas (hereafter the 'Fourteenth Review') and approving the proposed Amendment on the Reform of the Executive Board (hereafter the 'Board Reform Amendment'), the Boar...

Designing a Fiscal Framework for a Prospective Commodity Producer

Designing a Fiscal Framework for a Prospective Commodity Producer »

Article

Source: Designing a Fiscal Framework for a Prospective Commodity Producer : Options for Lebanon

Volume/Issue: 2014/193

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Mariusz Jarmuzek , Diego Mesa Puyo , and Najla Nakhle

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 23 October 2014

ISBN: 9781484346143

Keywords: oil-producing countries, resource revenue management, accountability, fiscal regime, fiscal stance, fiscal sustainability, Institutions and the Macroeconomy, Structure and Scope of Government, General,

Lebanon is expected to have gas resources in its Mediterranean basin, and these could turn the country into a natural gas producer over the next decade. Lebanon's economy and institutions will thus need to adapt to...

Designing a Fiscal Framework for a Prospective Commodity Producer : Options for Lebanon

Designing a Fiscal Framework for a Prospective Commodity Producer : Options for Lebanon »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2014/193

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Mariusz Jarmuzek , Diego Mesa Puyo , and Najla Nakhle

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 23 October 2014

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484346143.001

ISBN: 9781484346143

Keywords: oil-producing countries, resource revenue management, accountability, fiscal regime, fiscal stance, fiscal sustainability, Institutions and the Macroeconomy, Structure and Scope of Government, General,

Lebanon is expected to have gas resources in its Mediterranean basin, and these could turn the country into a natural gas producer over the next decade. Lebanon's economy and institutions will thus need to adapt to...

A Constrained Choice? Impact of Concessionality Requirements on Borrowing Behavior

A Constrained Choice? Impact of Concessionality Requirements on Borrowing Behavior »

Article

Source: A Constrained Choice? Impact of Concessionality Requirements on Borrowing Behavior

Volume/Issue: 2014/176

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Calixte Ahokpossi , Laurence Allain , and Giovanna Bua

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 24 September 2014

ISBN: 9781498349727

Keywords: Concessionality, debt limits policy, propensity score matching, external debt, public debt, private creditors, debt relief, concessional debt, International Monetary Arrangements and Institutions, International Lending and Debt Problems

This paper uses the propensity matching score approach to assess the impact of the IMF's debt limits policy (DLP) on borrowing behavior in countries eligible to borrow from its concessional lending window. The pape...

A Constrained Choice? Impact of Concessionality Requirements on Borrowing Behavior

A Constrained Choice? Impact of Concessionality Requirements on Borrowing Behavior »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2014/176

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Calixte Ahokpossi , Laurence Allain , and Giovanna Bua

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 24 September 2014

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781498349727.001

ISBN: 9781498349727

Keywords: Concessionality, debt limits policy, propensity score matching, external debt, public debt, private creditors, debt relief, concessional debt, International Monetary Arrangements and Institutions, International Lending and Debt Problems

This paper uses the propensity matching score approach to assess the impact of the IMF's debt limits policy (DLP) on borrowing behavior in countries eligible to borrow from its concessional lending window. The pape...

Togo : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Joint Staff Advisory Note

Togo : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Joint Staff Advisory Note »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2014/225

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 23 July 2014

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781498305280.002

ISBN: 9781498305280

Keywords: poverty reduction strategy, reduction strategy, capacity constraints, human capital, cash transfer

...

Togo

Togo »

Article

Source: Togo : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Joint Staff Advisory Note

Volume/Issue: 2014/225

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 23 July 2014

ISBN: 9781498305280

Keywords: poverty reduction strategy, reduction strategy, capacity constraints, human capital, cash transfer

...

Islamic Republic of Iran : Selected Issues

Islamic Republic of Iran : Selected Issues »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2014/94

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 04 April 2014

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781475516159.002

ISBN: 9781475516159

Keywords: foreign exchange, cash transfer, high inflation

This Selected Issues paper on Iran focuses on the Targeted Subsidy Reform Law (TSRL). This is the basic law governing the implementation of the subsidy reform in Iran. The TSRL envisaged bringing subsidized prices...

Islamic Republic of Iran: Selected Issues

Islamic Republic of Iran: Selected Issues »

Article

Source: Islamic Republic of Iran : Selected Issues

Volume/Issue: 2014/94

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 04 April 2014

ISBN: 9781475516159

Keywords: foreign exchange, cash transfer, high inflation

This Selected Issues paper on Iran focuses on the Targeted Subsidy Reform Law (TSRL). This is the basic law governing the implementation of the subsidy reform in Iran. The TSRL envisaged bringing subsidized prices...

Islamic Republic of Iran: Selected Issues

Islamic Republic of Iran: Selected Issues »

Article

Source: Islamic Republic of Iran : Selected Issues

Volume/Issue: 2014/94

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 04 April 2014

ISBN: 9781475516159

Keywords: foreign exchange, cash transfer, high inflation

This Selected Issues paper on Iran focuses on the Targeted Subsidy Reform Law (TSRL). This is the basic law governing the implementation of the subsidy reform in Iran. The TSRL envisaged bringing subsidized prices...

Islamic Republic of Iran: Selected Issues

Islamic Republic of Iran: Selected Issues »

Article

Source: Islamic Republic of Iran : Selected Issues

Volume/Issue: 2014/94

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 04 April 2014

ISBN: 9781475516159

Keywords: foreign exchange, cash transfer, high inflation

This Selected Issues paper on Iran focuses on the Targeted Subsidy Reform Law (TSRL). This is the basic law governing the implementation of the subsidy reform in Iran. The TSRL envisaged bringing subsidized prices...

Deep Roots of Fiscal Behavior

Deep Roots of Fiscal Behavior »

Article

Source: Deep Roots of Fiscal Behavior

Volume/Issue: 2014/45

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Serhan Cevik , and Katerina Teksoz

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 12 March 2014

ISBN: 9781475516111

Keywords: fiscal reaction functions, fiscal policy volatility, budget balance, discretionary fiscal policy, fiscal reaction, primary budget balance, General, Deficit,

This paper investigates the determinants of fiscal policy behavior and its time-varying volatility, using panel data for a broad set of advanced and emerging market economies during the period 1990-2012. The empiri...

Deep Roots of Fiscal Behavior

Deep Roots of Fiscal Behavior »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2014/45

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Serhan Cevik , and Katerina Teksoz

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 12 March 2014

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781475516111.001

ISBN: 9781475516111

Keywords: fiscal reaction functions, fiscal policy volatility, budget balance, discretionary fiscal policy, fiscal reaction, primary budget balance, General, Deficit,

This paper investigates the determinants of fiscal policy behavior and its time-varying volatility, using panel data for a broad set of advanced and emerging market economies during the period 1990-2012. The empiri...

Uruguay : Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes-Data Module

Uruguay : Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes-Data Module »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2014/42

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 11 February 2014

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781475553260.002

ISBN: 9781475553260

Keywords: Data quality assessment framework, Reports on the Observance of Standards and Codes, Statistics, Uruguay, national accounts, data sources, household expenditure, data accessibility, household consumption

This Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes-Data Module provides an assessment of Uruguay's macroeconomic statistics against the Special Data Dissemination Standard (SDDS), complemented by an assessment of...

Uruguay: Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes (ROSC)—Data Module Volume I

Uruguay: Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes (ROSC)—Data Module Volume I »

Article

Source: Uruguay : Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes-Data Module

Volume/Issue: 2014/42

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 11 February 2014

ISBN: 9781475553260

Keywords: Data quality assessment framework, Reports on the Observance of Standards and Codes, Statistics, Uruguay, national accounts, data sources, household expenditure, data accessibility, household consumption

This Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes-Data Module provides an assessment of Uruguay's macroeconomic statistics against the Special Data Dissemination Standard (SDDS), complemented by an assessment of...

Uruguay: Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes (ROSC)—Data Module Volume II

Uruguay: Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes (ROSC)—Data Module Volume II »

Article

Source: Uruguay : Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes-Data Module

Volume/Issue: 2014/42

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 11 February 2014

ISBN: 9781475553260

Keywords: Data quality assessment framework, Reports on the Observance of Standards and Codes, Statistics, Uruguay, national accounts, data sources, household expenditure, data accessibility, household consumption

This Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes-Data Module provides an assessment of Uruguay's macroeconomic statistics against the Special Data Dissemination Standard (SDDS), complemented by an assessment of...

Uruguay: Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes (ROSC)—Data Module Volume III

Uruguay: Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes (ROSC)—Data Module Volume III »

Article

Source: Uruguay : Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes-Data Module

Volume/Issue: 2014/42

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 11 February 2014

ISBN: 9781475553260

Keywords: Data quality assessment framework, Reports on the Observance of Standards and Codes, Statistics, Uruguay, national accounts, data sources, household expenditure, data accessibility, household consumption

This Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes-Data Module provides an assessment of Uruguay's macroeconomic statistics against the Special Data Dissemination Standard (SDDS), complemented by an assessment of...

Democratic Republic of São Tomé And Príncipe

Democratic Republic of São Tomé And Príncipe »

Article

Source: Democratic Republic of São Tomé And Príncipe : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Joint Staff Advisory Note

Volume/Issue: 2014/10

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 January 2014

ISBN: 9781475558623

Keywords: poverty reduction strategy, reduction strategy, household survey, poverty reduction strategy paper, macroeconomic framework

This Joint Staff Advisory Note discusses the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) for the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe. The PRSP-II is the successor to the government's previous development strat...

Democratic Republic of São Tomé And Príncipe : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Joint Staff Advisory Note

Democratic Republic of São Tomé And Príncipe : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Joint Staff Advisory Note »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2014/10

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 January 2014

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781475558623.002

ISBN: 9781475558623

Keywords: poverty reduction strategy, reduction strategy, household survey, poverty reduction strategy paper, macroeconomic framework

This Joint Staff Advisory Note discusses the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) for the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe. The PRSP-II is the successor to the government's previous development strat...

Rwanda : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Joint Staff Advisory Note

Rwanda : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Joint Staff Advisory Note »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2013/361

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 17 December 2013

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781475594249.002

ISBN: 9781475594249

Keywords: poverty reduction strategy, reduction strategy, national poverty line, poverty line, poverty reduction strategy paper

This Joint Staff Advisory Note focuses on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper for Rwanda. Rwanda's second Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy (EDPRS 2) covers FY2013/14-2017/18. It builds on the le...

Rwanda

Rwanda »

Article

Source: Rwanda : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Joint Staff Advisory Note

Volume/Issue: 2013/361

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 17 December 2013

ISBN: 9781475594249

Keywords: poverty reduction strategy, reduction strategy, national poverty line, poverty line, poverty reduction strategy paper

This Joint Staff Advisory Note focuses on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper for Rwanda. Rwanda's second Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy (EDPRS 2) covers FY2013/14-2017/18. It builds on the le...

Sudan : Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Joint Staff Advisory Note

Sudan : Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Joint Staff Advisory Note »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2013/319

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 01 November 2013

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484309186.002

ISBN: 9781484309186

Keywords: poverty reduction strategy, poverty reduction strategy paper, analytical work, household survey, household expenditure

This Joint Staff Advisory Note focuses on the Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (I-PRSP) for Sudan. I-PRSP provides a useful stock taking of the socioeconomic situation in Sudan and offers a good basis for t...

Sudan

Sudan »

Article

Source: Sudan : Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Joint Staff Advisory Note

Volume/Issue: 2013/319

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 01 November 2013

ISBN: 9781484309186

Keywords: poverty reduction strategy, poverty reduction strategy paper, analytical work, household survey, household expenditure

This Joint Staff Advisory Note focuses on the Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (I-PRSP) for Sudan. I-PRSP provides a useful stock taking of the socioeconomic situation in Sudan and offers a good basis for t...

Inclusive Growth and Inequality in Senegal

Inclusive Growth and Inequality in Senegal »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2013/215

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Alexei Kireyev

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 23 October 2013

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781475580266.001

ISBN: 9781475580266

Keywords: Economic growth, Income distribution, Poverty reduction, Senegal, growth, inclusiveness, low-income countries, inclusive growth, pro-poor, pro-poor growth

The paper examines Senegal's growth performance from the perspective of its povertyreducing and distributional characteristics, and discusses policies that might help make growth more inclusive. The main findings a...

Inclusive Growth and Inequality in Senegal

Inclusive Growth and Inequality in Senegal »

Article

Source: Inclusive Growth and Inequality in Senegal

Volume/Issue: 2013/215

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Alexei Kireyev

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 23 October 2013

ISBN: 9781475580266

Keywords: Economic growth, Income distribution, Poverty reduction, Senegal, growth, inclusiveness, low-income countries, inclusive growth, pro-poor, pro-poor growth

The paper examines Senegal's growth performance from the perspective of its povertyreducing and distributional characteristics, and discusses policies that might help make growth more inclusive. The main findings a...

Progress Report on the Activities of the Independent Evaluation Office

Progress Report on the Activities of the Independent Evaluation Office »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2013/074

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 10 September 2013

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781498341202.007

ISBN: 9781498341202

Keywords: Fiscal policy, Fund-supported adjustment programs, International Monetary and Financial Committee, Poverty reduction strategy, Economic policy, Fiscal adjustment, Data collection, Financial sector, Independent Evaluation Office, IEO

This report summarizes the activities of the Independent Evaluation Office of the IMF (IEO) in the period since April 2013....

Progress Report on the Activities of the Independent Evaluation Office

Progress Report on the Activities of the Independent Evaluation Office »

Article

Source: Progress Report on the Activities of the Independent Evaluation Office

Volume/Issue: 2013/074

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 10 September 2013

ISBN: 9781498341202

Keywords: Fiscal policy, Fund-supported adjustment programs, International Monetary and Financial Committee, Poverty reduction strategy, Economic policy, Fiscal adjustment, Data collection, Financial sector, Independent Evaluation Office, IEO

This report summarizes the activities of the Independent Evaluation Office of the IMF (IEO) in the period since April 2013....

Republic of Moldova : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Joint Staff Advisory Note

Republic of Moldova : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Joint Staff Advisory Note »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2013/270

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 28 August 2013

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484379363.002

ISBN: 9781484379363

Keywords: poverty reduction strategy, labor market, fiscal sustainability, reduction strategy, poverty reduction strategy paper

This Joint Staff Advisory Note focuses on Republic Of Moldova's Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper and National Development Strategy (NDS). The NDS unifies in one document the government's poverty reduction strategy...

Republic of Moldova

Republic of Moldova »

Article

Source: Republic of Moldova : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Joint Staff Advisory Note

Volume/Issue: 2013/270

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 28 August 2013

ISBN: 9781484379363

Keywords: poverty reduction strategy, labor market, fiscal sustainability, reduction strategy, poverty reduction strategy paper

This Joint Staff Advisory Note focuses on Republic Of Moldova's Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper and National Development Strategy (NDS). The NDS unifies in one document the government's poverty reduction strategy...

Guinea

Guinea »

Article

Source: Guinea : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Joint Staff Advisory Note

Volume/Issue: 2013/190

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 03 July 2013

ISBN: 9781484303290

Keywords: mining, poverty reduction strategy, poverty alleviation, poverty reduction strategy paper, household surveys

This paper presents a Joint Staff Advisory Note on Guinea's Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP). Baseline economic growth is projected to accelerate to 5.2 percent in 2014 and beyond, up from just under 4 perce...

Guinea : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Joint Staff Advisory Note

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Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2013/190

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 03 July 2013

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484303290.002

ISBN: 9781484303290

Keywords: mining, poverty reduction strategy, poverty alleviation, poverty reduction strategy paper, household surveys

This paper presents a Joint Staff Advisory Note on Guinea's Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP). Baseline economic growth is projected to accelerate to 5.2 percent in 2014 and beyond, up from just under 4 perce...

Senegal : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Joint Staff Advisory Note on the National Strategy for Economic and Social Development

Senegal : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Joint Staff Advisory Note on the National Strategy for Economic and Social Development »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2013/195

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 03 July 2013

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484303443.002

ISBN: 9781484303443

Keywords: poverty reduction strategy, reduction strategy, poverty reduction strategy paper, labor market, social safety nets

The joint staff Advisory Note on Senegal's Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper reviews policies and strategies required to push forward the authority's agenda for high, sustained, and inclusive growth and poverty redu...

Senegal

Senegal »

Article

Source: Senegal : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Joint Staff Advisory Note on the National Strategy for Economic and Social Development

Volume/Issue: 2013/195

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 03 July 2013

ISBN: 9781484303443

Keywords: poverty reduction strategy, reduction strategy, poverty reduction strategy paper, labor market, social safety nets

The joint staff Advisory Note on Senegal's Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper reviews policies and strategies required to push forward the authority's agenda for high, sustained, and inclusive growth and poverty redu...

The Fiscal and Welfare Impacts of Reforming Fuel Subsidies in India

The Fiscal and Welfare Impacts of Reforming Fuel Subsidies in India »

Article

Source: The Fiscal and Welfare Impacts of Reforming Fuel Subsidies in India

Volume/Issue: 2013/128

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Rahul Anand , David Coady , Adil Mohommad , Vimal Thakoor , and James Walsh

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 29 May 2013

ISBN: 9781484305164

Keywords: Fuel pricing, subsidy reform, distributional impact, compensating transfers, income groups, cash transfers, input-output, cash transfer, direct impact, Input-Output Models

Rising fuel subsidies have contributed to fiscal pressures in India. A key policy concern regarding subsidy reform is the adverse welfare impact on households, in particular poor households. This paper evaluates th...

The Fiscal and Welfare Impacts of Reforming Fuel Subsidies in India

The Fiscal and Welfare Impacts of Reforming Fuel Subsidies in India »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2013/128

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Rahul Anand , David Coady , Adil Mohommad , Vimal Thakoor , and James Walsh

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 29 May 2013

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484305164.001

ISBN: 9781484305164

Keywords: Fuel pricing, subsidy reform, distributional impact, compensating transfers, income groups, cash transfers, input-output, cash transfer, direct impact, Input-Output Models

Rising fuel subsidies have contributed to fiscal pressures in India. A key policy concern regarding subsidy reform is the adverse welfare impact on households, in particular poor households. This paper evaluates th...

The Extended Rights to Purchase Policy - Reduction of Blackout Periods in GRA Arrangements - Operational Guidance Note

The Extended Rights to Purchase Policy - Reduction of Blackout Periods in GRA Arrangements - Operational Guidance Note »

Article

Source: The Extended Rights to Purchase Policy - Reduction of Blackout Periods in GRA Arrangements - Operational Guidance Note

Volume/Issue: 2013/044

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 20 May 2013

ISBN: 9781498341813

Keywords: Access to Fund general resources, Extended arrangement purchases, Fund policies, General Resources Account, Poverty reduction, Emerging markets, Credit, Liquidity, Development, test date

This note provides guidance on the operation of the IMF's Extended Rights to Purchase policy for General Resources Account (GRA) arrangements. Provided certain safeguards are met, this policy extends the period (up...

The Extended Rights to Purchase Policy - Reduction of Blackout Periods in GRA Arrangements - Operational Guidance Note

The Extended Rights to Purchase Policy - Reduction of Blackout Periods in GRA Arrangements - Operational Guidance Note »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2013/044

Series: Policy Papers

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 20 May 2013

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781498341813.007

ISBN: 9781498341813

Keywords: Access to Fund general resources, Extended arrangement purchases, Fund policies, General Resources Account, Poverty reduction, Emerging markets, Credit, Liquidity, Development, test date

This note provides guidance on the operation of the IMF's Extended Rights to Purchase policy for General Resources Account (GRA) arrangements. Provided certain safeguards are met, this policy extends the period (up...

Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia »

Article

Source: Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia : Technical Assistance Evaluation Report

Volume/Issue: 2013/118

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 14 May 2013

ISBN: 9781484301838

Keywords: national accounts, government finance, government finance statistics, national accounts statistics, data sources

This paper discusses findings of the Technical Assistance Evaluation Report for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Overall, the authorities indicated that technical assistance (TA) and training had been ver...

Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia : Technical Assistance Evaluation Report

Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia : Technical Assistance Evaluation Report »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2013/118

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 14 May 2013

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484301838.002

ISBN: 9781484301838

Keywords: national accounts, government finance, government finance statistics, national accounts statistics, data sources

This paper discusses findings of the Technical Assistance Evaluation Report for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Overall, the authorities indicated that technical assistance (TA) and training had been ver...

Mali : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Joint Staff Advisory Note

Mali : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Joint Staff Advisory Note »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2013/112

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 08 May 2013

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484357989.002

ISBN: 9781484357989

Keywords: poverty reduction strategy, reduction strategy, poverty reduction strategy paper, household surveys, social safety net

Mali's Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper provides a comprehensive framework for implementing an ambitious growth and poverty reduction agenda. Executive Directors approve the elaboration of GPRSP-3, whic...

Mali

Mali »

Article

Source: Mali : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Joint Staff Advisory Note

Volume/Issue: 2013/112

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 08 May 2013

ISBN: 9781484357989

Keywords: poverty reduction strategy, reduction strategy, poverty reduction strategy paper, household surveys, social safety net

Mali's Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper provides a comprehensive framework for implementing an ambitious growth and poverty reduction agenda. Executive Directors approve the elaboration of GPRSP-3, whic...

Niger : Joint Staff Advisory Note on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Niger : Joint Staff Advisory Note on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2013/106

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 30 April 2013

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484377345.002

ISBN: 9781484377345

Keywords: expenditures, poverty reduction strategy, expenditure, poverty reduction strategy paper, medium-term expenditure frameworks

Niger's new Poverty Reduction Strategy (PDES) represents its overarching reference framework for the government's development agenda. It also proposes changes in policy orientation and institutional arrangements to...

Niger

Niger »

Article

Source: Niger : Joint Staff Advisory Note on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Volume/Issue: 2013/106

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 30 April 2013

ISBN: 9781484377345

Keywords: expenditures, poverty reduction strategy, expenditure, poverty reduction strategy paper, medium-term expenditure frameworks

Niger's new Poverty Reduction Strategy (PDES) represents its overarching reference framework for the government's development agenda. It also proposes changes in policy orientation and institutional arrangements to...

Quarterly GDP Revisions in G-20 Countries : Evidence from the 2008 Financial Crisis

Quarterly GDP Revisions in G-20 Countries : Evidence from the 2008 Financial Crisis »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2013/60

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Manik Shrestha , and Marco Marini

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 07 March 2013

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781475557398.001

ISBN: 9781475557398

Keywords: Quarterly National Accounts, Revisions Analysis, growth rates, gdp growth, gdp growth rates, national accounts, business cycle, Methodology for Collecting, Estimating, and Organizing Macroeconomic Data

This paper presents a statistical analysis of revisions in quarterly gross domestic product (GDP) of the Group of Twenty countries (G-20) since 2000. The main objective is to assess whether the reliability of early...

Quarterly GDP Revisions in G-20 Countries

Quarterly GDP Revisions in G-20 Countries »

Article

Source: Quarterly GDP Revisions in G-20 Countries : Evidence from the 2008 Financial Crisis

Volume/Issue: 2013/60

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Manik Shrestha , and Marco Marini

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 07 March 2013

ISBN: 9781475557398

Keywords: Quarterly National Accounts, Revisions Analysis, growth rates, gdp growth, gdp growth rates, national accounts, business cycle, Methodology for Collecting, Estimating, and Organizing Macroeconomic Data

This paper presents a statistical analysis of revisions in quarterly gross domestic product (GDP) of the Group of Twenty countries (G-20) since 2000. The main objective is to assess whether the reliability of early...

Union of the Comoros : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Progress Report: Joint Staff Advisory Note

Union of the Comoros : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Progress Report: Joint Staff Advisory Note »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2013/27

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 25 January 2013

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781475533576.002

ISBN: 9781475533576

Keywords: poverty reduction strategy, reform agenda, data collection, poverty reduction strategy paper, reform program

This review is on Comoros' first full Poverty Reduction Strategy (CPRS). The macroeconomic developments outlined in the progress report are broadly in line with the assessment. Key policy challenges remain for the...

Union of the Comoros

Union of the Comoros »

Article

Source: Union of the Comoros : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Progress Report: Joint Staff Advisory Note

Volume/Issue: 2013/27

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 25 January 2013

ISBN: 9781475533576

Keywords: poverty reduction strategy, reform agenda, data collection, poverty reduction strategy paper, reform program

This review is on Comoros' first full Poverty Reduction Strategy (CPRS). The macroeconomic developments outlined in the progress report are broadly in line with the assessment. Key policy challenges remain for the...

Kingdom of Lesotho : Joint Staff Advisory Note on the National Strategic Development Plan

Kingdom of Lesotho : Joint Staff Advisory Note on the National Strategic Development Plan »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2012/331

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 12 December 2012

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781475547689.002

ISBN: 9781475547689

Keywords: social protection, reform agenda, poverty reduction strategy, environmental degradation, business environment

Lesotho's National Strategic Development Plan (NSDP) serves as an implementation strategy for the national vision. It recognizes the significant challenges Lesotho faces in reducing poverty and making growth more b...

Kyrgyz Republic : Joint Staff Advisory Note on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Kyrgyz Republic : Joint Staff Advisory Note on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper »

Journal Issue

Volume/Issue: 2012/330

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 12 December 2012

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781475553987.002

ISBN: 9781475553987

Keywords: pension, poverty reduction strategy, pension system, poverty reduction strategy paper

The paper focuses on the workings of the Medium-Term Development Program (MTDP) of the Kyrgyz Republic. Raising living standards as well as taking measures for reducing poverty have been cited as the main priority...

Kingdom of Lesotho

Kingdom of Lesotho »

Article

Source: Kingdom of Lesotho : Joint Staff Advisory Note on the National Strategic Development Plan

Volume/Issue: 2012/331

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

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

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 12 December 2012

ISBN: 9781475547689

Keywords: social protection, reform agenda, poverty reduction strategy, environmental degradation, business environment

Lesotho's National Strategic Development Plan (NSDP) serves as an implementation strategy for the national vision. It recognizes the significant challenges Lesotho faces in reducing poverty and making growth more b...