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Arab Republic of Egypt: First Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement and Monetary Policy Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Arab Republic of Egypt
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International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
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IMF Staff Country Reports
Volume/Issue:
Volume 2021: Issue 007
Language:
English
Publication Date:
07 Jan 2021
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781513566214.002
ISBN:
9781513566214
ISSN:
1934-7685
Pages:
86
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; consumer price index inflation; consumer price inflation; internal audit mechanism; expenditure control process; inflation expectation
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The growth impact of the COVID-19 crisis has so far been less severe than expected, as strong consumption helped offset weak tourism and investment. Measures taken to address the health and social needs and support the sectors most directly affected by the crisis appear to have helped mitigate the impact of the shock. External market conditions have improved with a strong return of portfolio inflows since the approval of the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA).
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