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Middle East and Central Asia > Mauritania, Islamic Republic of

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Cover Departmental Papers
Subsidy Reform in the Middle East and North Africa: Recent Progress and Challenges Ahead
Mr. Carlo A Sdralevich
,
Miss Randa Sab
,
Mr. Younes Zouhar
, and
Ms. Giorgia Albertin
In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries price subsidies are common, especially on food and fuels. However, these are neither well targeted nor cost effective as a social protection tool, often benefiting mainly the better off instead of the poor and vulnerable. This paper explores the challenges of replacing generalized price subsidies with more equitable social safety net instruments, including the short-term inflationary effects, and describes the features of successful subsidy reforms.
Keywords:
DPPP; DP; subsidy reform; exchange rate; fuel price; price increase; price subsidy; energy subsidy; food subsidy; fuel subsidy; Energy subsidies; Fuel prices; Inflation; Oil prices; Social assistance spending; Middle East; North Africa; East Africa; Middle East and Central Asia; Global; oil importer; oil exporter; reform outcome; reforms in the Middle East; Oil
Cover IMF Staff Country Reports
Islamic Republic of Mauritania: 2008 Article IV Consultation and Third Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility-Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Public Information Notice and Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Islamic Republic of Mauritania
International Monetary Fund
This 2008 Article IV Consultation highlights that Mauritania’s macroeconomic performance over recent years was satisfactory, despite a steeper-than-expected decline in oil production reflecting persistent technical problems a and difficult external environment. The real non-oil GDP growth is estimated to have increased to 5.9 percent in 2007 driven by a rebound in agriculture and new mining projects. The current account deficit deteriorated, reflecting higher food prices and lower oil exports. Executive Directors have commended the authorities for Mauritania’s continued satisfactory performance under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility-supported program.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; debt; authority; real GDP; NPV; price measure; concessional terms; debt burden threshold; sustainability framework; Real GDP growth; government policy; Oil; Food prices; Exchange rate flexibility; West Africa; amount equivalent to SDR; IMF arrangement; PRGF arrangement; food access crisis
Cover IMF Staff Country Reports
Islamic Republic of Mauritania: Second Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility and Request for a Waiver of Performance Criterion: Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Islamic Republic of Mauritania
International Monetary Fund
The staff report for the Second Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility highlights the Islamic Republic of Mauritania’s economic and financial policies. The basic non-oil fiscal balance was significantly higher than projected, owing mainly to high fiscal revenues and delays in investment spending. Monetary policy remained prudent, contributing to a further decline in inflation. In view of its limited oil revenue prospects, Mauritania needs to continue mobilizing concessional support to finance its poverty reduction strategy.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; authority; balance; PRGF loan; governance; BCM financing; governance measure; oil revenue management; financing gap; Oil; Fiscal stance; gas and mining taxes; Poverty reduction strategy; West Africa; Global
Cover IMF Staff Country Reports
RÉPUBLIQUE ISLAMIQUE DE MAURITANIE: Seconde revue de l’accord triennal au titre de la Facilité pour la réduction de la pauvreté et pour la croissance et demande de dérogation à des critères de réalisation—Rapport des services; Supplément des services ; Communiqué de presse sur la discussion du Conseil d’administration et Déclaration par l’administrateur pour la République islamique de Mauritanie
International Monetary Fund
Depuis plusieurs années, le FMI publie un nombre croissant de rapports et autres documents couvrant l'évolution et les tendances économiques et financières dans les pays membres. Chaque rapport, rédigé par une équipe des services du FMI à la suite d'entretiens avec des représentants des autorités, est publié avec l'accord du pays concerné.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; authority; balance; PRGF loan; governance
Cover IMF Survey
Bulletin du FMI vol. 36, n° 12, octobre 2007
International Monetary Fund. External Relations Dept.
Turbulences sur les marchés financiers ; Strauss-Kahn prend la tête du FMI ; réchauffement climatique ; intégration financière en Europe ; finance islamique ; vulnérabilité des marchés émergents ; leçons de la crise des subprimes ; intégration du Maghreb ; gestion des finances publiques dans les pays producteurs de pétrole ; point sur l'actualité.
Keywords:
SV; market; IMF publication service; Rodrigo de Rato; Dominique Strauss-Kahn; finance minister
Cover IMF Survey
Boletín del FMI Vol.36, No.12 octubre 2007
International Monetary Fund. External Relations Dept.
Turbulencias del mercado mundial; Strauss-Kahn, nuevo Director Gerente del FMI; Calentamiento global; Europa: La integración financiera; Las finanzas islámicas; Vulnerabilidad de los mercados emergentes; Agitación en el mercado de hipotecas de alto riesgo: Lecciones; La integración del Magreb; Los productores de petróleo: Gestión fiscal; Notas breves.
Keywords:
SV; market; IMF publication service; Rodrigo de Rato; Dominique Strauss-Kahn; finance minister
Cover IMF Survey
IMF Survey, Volume 36 Issue 12
International Monetary Fund. External Relations Dept.
Global market turmoil; Strauss-Kahn to head IMF; Global warming; Europe: Financial integration; Islamic finance; Emerging market vulnerability; Subprime turmoil: Lessons; Maghreb integration; Oil producers: Fiscal management; News briefs.
Keywords:
SV; market; IMF publication service; Rodrigo de Rato; Dominique Strauss-Kahn; finance minister; IMF survey; IMF's executive board; IMF Deputy managing director Murilo Portugal; Financial integration; Emerging and frontier financial markets; Oil; gas and mining taxes; Mortgages; Global; Europe; Asia and Pacific; Maghreb; Central and Eastern Europe
Cover IMF Staff Country Reports
République islamique de Mauritanie: Première revue de l’accord triennal au titre de la facilité pour la réduction de la pauvreté et pour la croissance : rapport des services du FMI ; communiqué de presse sur les délibérations du conseil d'administration ; et déclaration de l'administrateur pour la République islamique de Mauritanie
International Monetary Fund
Depuis plusieurs années, le FMI publie un nombre croissant de rapports et autres documents couvrant l'évolution et les tendances économiques et financières dans les pays membres. Chaque rapport, rédigé par une équipe des services du FMI à la suite d'entretiens avec des représentants des autorités, est publié avec l'accord du pays concerné.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; government; oil revenue management legislation; difficulty carrying out poverty reduction expenditure; governance; poverty-reduction goal; strengthening
Cover IMF Staff Country Reports
Islamic Republic of Mauritania: First Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility: Staff Report; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Islamic Republic of Mauritania
International Monetary Fund
The staff report for the First Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) for the Islamic Republic of Mauritania explains the macroeconomic outlook and fiscal policy. Despite a substantial oil revenue shortfall, the fiscal deficit target was met and significant reserves were maintained in the oil fund. The prudent monetary stance contributed to strengthening confidence in the ouguiya and reining in inflation. Mauritania needs to continue to mobilize concessional support to finance its poverty reduction strategy.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; government; oil revenue management legislation; difficulty carrying out poverty reduction expenditure; governance; poverty-reduction goal; strengthening; executive board discussion; poverty-reducing spending objective; transition authorities; Oil; gas and mining taxes; Oil production; Poverty reduction
Cover IMF Staff Country Reports
République islamique de Mauritanie: Revue de l'accord au titre du programme de référence du FMI et demande d’accord triennal au titre de la Facilité pour la réduction de la pauvreté et pour la croissance
International Monetary Fund
Depuis plusieurs années, le FMI publie un nombre croissant de rapports et autres documents couvrant l'évolution et les tendances économiques et financières dans les pays membres. Chaque rapport, rédigé par une équipe des services du FMI à la suite d'entretiens avec des représentants des autorités, est publié avec l'accord du pays concerné.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; EU budget; budget ordinance; government; government revenue projection; staff appraisal