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The Gambia
Economic Adjustment in a Small Open Economy
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Abstract

The Gambia, one of the least developed countries in Africa, has been pursuing corrective economic policies since 1985, aimed at restroing financial stability and laying the basis for strong and sustainable economic growth. Supported by IMF policy advice and financing. The Gambia's economic performance has improved considerably since 1985. This study discusses Gambian adjustment policies and their benefits.

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Author:
Mr. Eric Verreydt
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Mr. Michael T. Hadjimichael
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Mr. Thomas Rumbaugh
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Series:
Occasional Papers
Publisher:
International Monetary Fund
Language:
English
Publication Date:
15 Sep 1992
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781557752307.084
ISBN:
9781557752307
ISSN:
0251-6365
Pages:
48
Keywords:
OP; adjustment effort; re-export trade; public enterprise sector; enterprise; Gambian economy; public enterprise reform program; Public enterprises; Commercial banks; Current spending; West Africa; Sub-Saharan Africa
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The views expressed in this book are those of the authors and should not be reported as or attributed to the International Monetary Fund, its Executive Board, or the governments of any of its member countries.
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