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Islamic Republic of Mauritania: Second Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Islamic Republic of Mauritania
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International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
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IMF Staff Country Reports
Volume/Issue:
Volume 2018: Issue 365
Language:
English
Publication Date:
13 Dec 2018
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781484389980.002
ISBN:
9781484389980
ISSN:
1934-7685
Pages:
107
Keywords:
Policy implementation; executive board discussion; commodity export price; gas windfall revenue; expenditure prioritization; GTA project; Operational risk; Oil prices; Debt sustainability analysis; Global
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Program implementation has been satisfactory. Macroeconomic stability has been maintained, external debt has been stabilized, and several reforms have been launched to modernize economic institutions and the policy framework. Growth is expected to accelerate this year to 3½ percent, supported by FDI and public investment. While the outlook is positive owing to sustained growth in non-extractive sectors, the international environment is less favorable than during the first review. Higher oil import prices and lower commodity export prices weigh on the external and fiscal positions; the economy remains dependent on commodity exports; and debt vulnerabilities and poverty remain high. Downside risks related to global economic developments and regional security are elevated. On the upside, development of the offshore gas field could generate large revenues from 2022 despite short-term costs.
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