Category Archives: AFRICA
Border Jumpers : A few words about Mauritius
Guest Post By Danielle Nierenberg and Bernard Pollack, www.borderjumpers.org
Full disclosure: We had never heard of the Republic of Mauritius until the day we bought a ticket to go there.
When we arrived people seemed shocked to meet two people from the United States—hotel clerks, cab drivers, and vendors who’ve worked on the island for years said they never met Americans before. Yet, this is clearly America’s loss because sitting in the middle of the Indian Ocean is one of the most incredible countries we’ve ever visited.
We always try to reduce our carbon footprint by traveling via public buses, but in this case a boat didn’t seem like a good option and flights from Johannesburg were extremely cheap. We resisted the temptation to splurge on an all-inclusive beach holiday and opted for the more budget hostel, pay-as-you-go experience.
“It’s not like most places in Africa,” a cab driver told us. “You can walk anywhere at night. You can leave your stuff unattended. We don’t have much crime here, people will help you—not bother you—and it’s very rare that they will steal anything from you.”
Another person I met, named Marie, said that Mauritius lacked the government corruption of most African countries, citing it as the reason people visit there over nearby islands such as Madagascar and Comoros. “We have a real democracy,” she said.
We drove across the Island learning more about the country’s agriculture, which, next to tourism, is their biggest source of income. Sugar cane is the largest export, and the plots of land growing them stretched for miles. We were told that this crop accounted for a quarter of all exports from the country. We also saw lots of pineapple and coffee being grown.
Yet, an industry that surprised us was the booming hi-tech sector. We certainly didn’t expect coast-to-coast wireless internet (3G) when we arrived (it covers 60 of the island and is affordable and widely assessable).
We also played like tourists and visited Triolet Shivala, the biggest Hindu temple on the island. The temple is dedicated to the Gods Shiva, Krishna, Vishnu, Muruga, Brahma and Ganesha. This place is also the longest village on the island.
We also saw the “Coloured Earths of Chamarel,” among the oddest sites of the island. There are seven-colored dunes at Chamarel, the result from the weathering of volcanic rocks. And just a short drive away, we relaxed, eating spicy pineapple, by the breathtaking Chamarel waterfalls. And we admit it, we visited the beaches as well.
As we boarded the plane to leave, we looked at each other, and agreed that we both hope to visit this magical island again.
Border Jumper Mauritius
Suggested Books
- Mauritius Travel Pack (Globetrotter Travel Packs)
- Mauritius: Its Creole Language: The Ultimate Creole Phrase Book and Dictionary
Africa IMF Reports : Liberia 2010
IMF reports for Liberia 2010
Country Report No. 10/373: Liberia: 2010
Article IV Consultation and Fifth Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility-Staff Report; Public Information Notice and Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Liberia
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=24521.0Country’s Policy Intentions Documents — Liberia
Letter of Intent, Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies, and Technical Memorandum of Understanding, November 19, 2010
http://www.imf.org/External/NP/LOI/2010/lbr/111910.pdfPublic Information Notice
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2010 Article IV Consultation with Liberia
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pn/2010/pn10157.htmPress Release
IMF Executive Board Completes Fifth Review Under Extended Credit Facility for Liberia and Approves US$6.82 Million Disbursement
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2010/pr10479.htmPress Release
Statement at the Conclusion of an IMF Staff Mission to Liberia
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2010/pr10370.htmCountry Report No. 10/199
Liberia: Fourth Review Under the Three – Year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility, Request for Modification of Performance Criteria, and Financing Assurances Review – Staff Report; Informational Annex; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Liberia
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=24024.0Country Report No. 10/194
Liberia: Poverty Reduction Strategy – Annual Progress Report
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=24017.0Country Report No. 10/193
Liberia: Joint Staff Advisory Note on the First Annual Progress Report on the Implementation of the Liberia Poverty Reduction Strategy (LPRS)
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=24016.0Country Report No. 10/192
Liberia: Enhanced Initiative for Heavily Indebted Poor Countries-Completion Point Document and Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=24015.0Press Release
IMF and World Bank Announce US$4.6 Billion Debt Relief for Liberia
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2010/pr10267.htmLiberia: Life after Debt, Speech by John Lipsky, IMF First Deputy Managing Director
http://www.imf.org/external/np/speeches/2010/063010.htmIMF Survey: Liberia Wins $4.6 Billion in Debt Relief from IMF, World Bank
The IMF and the World Bank decide to support the final stage of debt relief for Liberia that in total amounts to $4.6 billion in nominal terms. The move comes after the west African country reaches the final step under the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative.
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2010/car062910a.htmCountry’s Policy Intentions Documents
Liberia: Letter of Intent, Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies, and Technical Memorandum of Understanding, June 7, 2010
http://www.imf.org/External/NP/LOI/2010/lbr/060710.pdfPress Release:
IMF Executive Board Completes Fourth Review Under Liberia’s ECF Arrangement and Approves US$6.55 Million Disbursement
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2010/pr10254.htmPress Release: Statement at the Conclusion of an IMFMission to Liberia
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2010/pr10157.htmCountry Report No. 10/91
Liberia: Enhanced Initiative for Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative Request for Additional Interim Assistance; and Press Release
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=23785.0
Press Release
IMF Executive Board Approved Additional Interim Assistance Request Under the Enhanced HIPC Initiative for Liberia
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2010/pr10100.htmPress Release
Statement by IMF First Deputy Managing Director John Lipsky at the Conclusion of His Visit to Liberia
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2010/pr1039.htmPress Release
IMF First Deputy Managing Director John Lipsky to Visit Liberia and Ghana
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2010/pr1028.htm
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Suggested Book
Culture and Customs of Liberia (Culture and Customs of Africa)
Africa IMF Reports : Togo 2010
- Looking north from the Defale Mountains in Togo
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IMF reports for Togo 2010
IMF Survey: IMF, World Bank Support $1.8 Billion Debt Relief for Togo
The IMF and the World Bank decide to support the final stage of debt relief for Togo that could amount to $1.8 billion. The relief is equivalent to an 82 percent reduction in the West African country’s nominal external debt, freeing up resources to devote to other priorities.
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2010/car121510a.htmPress Release
IMF Executive Board Completes Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility for Togo and Approves US$22 Million Disbursement
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2010/pr10485.htmPress Release
Statement by an IMF Mission to Togo
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2010/pr10349.htmPress Release
Statement by an IMF Mission to Togo
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2010/pr10349.htmCountry’s Policy Intentions Documents — Togo
Letter of Intent, June 10, 2010
http://www.imf.org/External/NP/LOI/2010/tgo/061010.pdfCountry Report No. 10/216: Togo
Fourth Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility and Requests for Waivers of Performance Criteria and Augmentation of Access – Staff Report; Staff Statement; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Togo
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=24053.0Press Release: Statement by an IMF Mission to Togo
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2010/pr10153.htmCountry Report No. 10/50: Togo
Third Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=23648.0Country Report No. 10/33: Togo
Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (2009-11)
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=23601.0Country Report No. 10/30: Togo
Joint Staff Advisory Note on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (2009-11)
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=23587.0
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Suggested Books
- The Political Economy of Economic Growth in Africa, 1960-2000 (Country Case Study Series) (Volume 2)
- The Rough Guide to West Africa 5 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
Africa IMF Reports : Malawi 2010
Limbe, Malawi
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IMF Reports for Malawi 2010
Press Release: IMF Executive Board Completes First Review Under the Extended Credit Facility and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria, and Waiver of Nonobservance of the Performance Criterion for Malawi
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2010/pr10514.htmCountry Report No. 10/87: Malawi
Staff Report for 2009 Article IV Consultation and Request for a Three-Year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=23771.0IMF Survey: Malawi’s New IMF Loan Boosts Prospects for Sustained Growth
Malawi’s recent robust economic growth has enabled one of Africa’s poorest countries to make real strides in reducing chronic food insecurity and progress toward poverty reduction and development targets. However, rapidly rising imports and foreign exchange shortages threaten the country’s strong recent macroeconomic performance.
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2010/car033110a.htmCountry’s Policy Intentions Documents — Malawi
Letter of Intent, Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies, and Technical Memorandum of Understanding, January 26, 2010
http://www.imf.org/External/NP/LOI/2010/mwi/012610.pdfPublic Information Notice
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2009 Article IV Consultation with Malawi
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pn/2010/pn1038.htmPress Release
IMF Executive Board Approves Three-Year US$79.4 Million Extended Credit Facility Arrangement for Malawi
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2010/pr1052.htm
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Suggested Books
- The Political Economy of Economic Growth in Africa, 1960-2000 (Country Case Study Series) (Volume 2)
- Malawi, 4th: The Bradt Travel Guide
Africa IMF Reports : Republic of Congo 2010
IMF reports for Republic of Congo 2010
Press Release
IMF Executive Board Completes Third Review Under the ECF Arrangement with the Republic of Congo and Approves US$1.78 Million Disbursement
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2010/pr10325.htmIMF Survey: Congo’s Debt Burden Lightened
The decision by the IMF and World bank to approve debt relief for the Republic of Congo, of $1.9 billion, has freed up badly-needed resources for health, education, and other social services
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2010/car032210a.htmCountry Report No. 10/77: Republic of Congo: Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative – Completion Point Document and Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=23735.0Country Report No. 10/68: Republic of Congo: Joint Advisory Note on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper – Annual Progress Report
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=23708.0Country Report No. 10/69: Republic of Congo: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper – Annual Progress Report
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=23709.0Country Report No. 10/54: Republic of Congo: Second 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 Republic of Congo
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=23658.0Country’s Policy Intentions Documents — Congo, Republic of: Letter of Intent, Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies, and Technical Memorandum of Understanding, November 5, 2009
http://www.imf.org/External/NP/LOI/2009/cog/110509.pdfPress Release: IMF and World Bank Announce Debt Relief to the Republic of Congo
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2010/pr1020.htm
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Suggested Books (US)
Africa IMF Reports : Ethiopia 2010
Houses in Lalibela, Ethiopia
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IMF Reports for Ethiopia 2010
Country Report No. 10/339: The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Second Review of the Arrangement under the Exogenous Shocks Facility-Staff Report; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=24375.0Country’s Policy Intentions Documents — Ethiopia, The Federal Democratic Republic of
Letter of Intent, and Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies, October 8, 2010
http://www.imf.org/External/NP/LOI/2010/eth/100810.pdfPress Release
IMF Executive Board Completes Second and Final Review Under Ethiopia’s ESF Arrangement and Approves US$62.67 Million Disbursement
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2010/pr10432.htmPress Release
IMF and Ethiopia Reach Staff-Level Agreement on Second Review Under the Exogenous Shocks Facility
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2010/pr10346.htmCountry’s Policy Intentions Documents — Ethiopia, The Federal Democratic Republic of
Letter of Intent, Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies, and Technical Memorandum of Understanding, April 28, 2010
http://www.imf.org/External/NP/LOI/2010/eth/042810.pdfCountry Report No. 10/175: Ethiopia: 2010
Article IV Consultation and First Review of the Arrangement under the Exogenous Shocks Facility – Staff Report; Staff Supplements; and Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=23984.0IMF Survey: For Sustained Growth, Ethiopia Needs to Promote Remonetization
Ethiopia has made progress in restoring economic stability in 2009, while maintaining strong growth, the IMF says in its regular review of the east African country’s economy. Ethiopia’s top short-term priority is to arrest a demonetization trend and promote financial deepening.
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2010/car062210a.htmPress Release
IMF Executive Board Completes First Review Under Ethiopia’s ESF Arrangement and Approves US$58.7 Million Disbursement
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2010/pr10238.htmPress Release
Statement at the Conclusion of an IMF Mission to Ethiopia
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2010/pr10108.htmPress Release
IMF Executive Board Approves US$50 Million Disbursement to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Under the Exogenous Shocks Facility
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2009/pr0913.htm
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Book Suggestions
- A History of Ethiopia Updated Edition
- Ethiopia – Culture Smart!: The essential guide to customs & culture
- Ethiopia, 5th (Bradt Travel Guide Ethiopia)
- Ethiopian Amharic Phrasebook
Africa IMF Reports : Sudan 2010
Kurmuk Blue Nile Sudan
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IMF reports for Sudan 2010
Press Release
World Bank and IMF Hold Joint Technical Workshop on Sudan’s Debt Issues
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2010/pr10487.htmIMF Policy Paper
Review of the Fund’s Strategy on Overdue Financial Obligations
Summary: This paper reviews progress under the Fund’s strengthened cooperative strategy on overdue financial obligations. Since the last review, total arrears to the Fund declined by SDR 17.5 million to SDR 1,309.5 million. Payments to the Fund by Sudan and Zimbabwe were in excess of new obligations falling due, and a decrease in Somalia’s arrears resulted from the full settlement of its overdue obligations to the SDR Department in the context of the general SDR allocation in August 2009.
Country Report No. 10/256: Sudan
Article IV Consultation – Staff Report; Debt Sustainability Analysis; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; Statement by the Executive Director
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=24118.0Public Information Notice
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2010 Article IV Consultation with Sudan
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pn/2010/pn10102.htm
IMF Policy Paper: Review of the Fund’s Strategy on Overdue Financial Obligations
Summary: This paper reviews progress under the Fund’s strengthened cooperative strategy on overdue financial obligations. Since the last review, total arrears to the Fund declined by SDR 17.5 million to SDR 1,309.5 million. Payments to the Fund by Sudan and Zimbabwe were in excess of new obligations falling due, and a decrease in Somalia’s arrears resulted from the full settlement of its overdue obligations to the SDR Department in the context of the general SDR allocation in August 2009.
http://www.imf.org/external/pp/longres.aspx?id=4475Country Report No. 10/256: Sudan: Article IV Consultation – Staff Report; Debt Sustainability Analysis; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; Statement by the Executive Director
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=24118.0Public Information Notice: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2010 Article IV Consultation with Sudan
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pn/2010/pn10102.htmWorking Paper No. 10/79: Fiscal Adjustment in Sudan: Size, Speed and Composition
Author/Editor: Abbas, S. M. Ali ; Moriyama, Kenji ; Naseer, Abdul
Summary: The paper aims to identify the optimal size, speed and composition of the medium-term fiscal adjustment in the context of Sudan’s limited oil reserves. The permanently sustainable non-oil primary balance approach suggests the need for significant fiscal adjustment over the medium term, requiring a widening of the tax base. Cross-country comparisons highlight VAT and personal income tax (as well as tax administration) as key areas for reform. The paper also suggests the need for complementary expenditure-side measures in the areas of petroleum pricing and anchoring fiscal policy in non-oil indicators.
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=23749.0
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Suggested Books
- Contested Sudan: The Political Economy of War and Reconstruction (Durham Modern Middle East and Islamic World Series)
- The Benefits of Famine: A Political Economy of Famine & Relief in Southwestern Sudan, 1983-9 (Eastern African Studies)
- Sudan, 2nd (Bradt Travel Guide)
More books about Africa economy(US)
Africa IMF Reports : Gabon 2010
IMF reports for Gabon 2010
Press Release
Statement by an IMF Mission to Gabon
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2010/pr10449.htm
Press Release
Statement by IMF Staff Mission to Gabon
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2010/pr1090.htm
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Suggested Book
- Gabon, Sao Tome & Principe: The Bradt Travel Guide
- Africa and IMF Conditionality: The Unevenness of Compliance, 1983-2000 (African Studies)
Africa IMF Reports : Chad 2010
N'Djamena, Chad
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IMF Reports for Chad 2010
Country Report No. 10/231: Chad
Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Joint Staff Advisory Note
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=24074.0Country Report No. 10/230: Chad
Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=24073.0Country Report No. 10/196: Chad
2010 Article IV Consultation – Staff Report; Staff Supplements; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Chad
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=24021.0Public Information Notice
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2010 Article IV Consultation with Chad
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pn/2010/pn1077.htmPress Release
IMF Executive Board Reviews Chad’s Poverty Reduction Strategy
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2010/pr10248.htmPress Release
Statement at the Conclusion of an IMF Staff Mission to Chad
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2010/pr1094.htm
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Suggested Books (US)
- Challenges to the World Bank and IMF: Developing Country Perspectives (Anthem Studies in Development and Globalization)
- The IMF and Aid to Sub-Saharan Africa
Africa IMF Reports : South Africa 2010
IMF reports for South Africa 2010
Country Report No. 10/355: South Africa
Detailed Assessment of Implementation on IOSCO Principles-Securities Markets
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=24485.0Country Report No. 10/352: South Africa
Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes on Banking Supervision, Insurance Supervision, and Securities’ Regulation
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=24482.0Country Report No. 10/353: South Africa
Detailed Assessment of Compliance on Basel Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=24483.0Country Report No. 10/354: South Africa
Detailed Assessment of Observance on the International Association of Insurance Supervisors’ Insurance Core Principles
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=24484.0Transcript of G-24 Press Conference
http://www.imf.org/external/np/tr/2010/tr100710a.htmIMF Survey: Faster Growth to Boost Jobs Is South Africa’s Priority
Economic activity in South Africa is rebounding, although the pace of recovery remains moderate, IMF economists say. Absent a major change in the external environment, the nation’s recovery should continue, the economists add in their regular review of Africa’s biggest economy.
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2010/car092910c.htmCountry Report No. 10/296: South Africa: 2010
Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for South Africa
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=24232.0Public Information Notice
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2010 Article IV Consultation with South Africa
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pn/2010/pn10132.htmWorking Paper No. 10/217: Performance of Fiscal Accounts in South Africa in a Cross-Country Setting
Author/Editor: Aydin, Burcu
Summary: This paper analyzes the cyclical fluctuations in South Africa in a cross-country context, and studies the impact of the output gap by controlling for export intensity, the debt burden, asset prices, and banking crises. Results show that South Africa’s revenue performance was outstanding during the mid-2000s, and the recent decline in revenue was one of the least among the emerging and advanced markets. Results on the elasticity of tax revenue show that South Africa’s elasticity is higher during business upturns, indicating good prospects for recovering the revenue lost during the global financial crisis.
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=24229.0Working Paper No. 10/216: Cyclicality of Revenue and Structural Balances in South Africa
Author/Editor: Aydin, Burcu
Summary: This paper applies a disaggregated method for the calculation of the cyclical component of the budget balance for South Africa with an emphasis on the effect of commodity and asset prices, and credit cycle. Results show that the cyclicality of tax revenue is mostly explained by the variations in tax bases. Change in the credit to private sector also has some affect on the revenue performance; however, asset and commodity prices are not significant in explaining the deviation of revenue from its trend. Nonetheless, quantitative effects of these prices are subject to assumptions used for long-run price levels.
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=24228.0Press Release: Statement by IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn at the Conclusion of His Visit to South Africa
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2010/pr1077.htm
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Africa IMF Reports : Zambia 2010
Victoria Falls from the Zambia side
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IMF Reports for Zambia 2010
Country Report No. 10/383: Zambia
Fifth Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility, Requests for Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criterion and Modification of Performance Criteria, and Financing Assurances Review
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=24537.0Country’s Policy Intentions Documents — Zambia
Letter of Intent, Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies, and Technical Memorandum of Understanding, November 24, 2010
http://www.imf.org/External/NP/LOI/2010/zmb/112410.pdfPress Release: IMF Executive Board Completes Fifth Review Under ECF Arrangement with Zambia and Approves US$28.3 Million Disbursement
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2010/pr10484.htmPress Release: Statement by the IMF Staff Mission at the Conclusion of a Visit to Zambia
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2010/pr10411.htmTranscript of a Press Conference by African Finance Ministers at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Annual Meetings (includes Zambia)
http://www.imf.org/external/np/tr/2010/tr101010.htmPress Release: Statement by the IMF Staff Mission at the Conclusion of a Visit to Zambia
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2010/pr10341.htmCountry Report No. 10/208: Zambia – Fourth Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility, Requests for Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criteria and Modification of Performance Criteria, and Financing Assurances Review
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=24039.0Country’s Policy Intentions Documents — Zambia: Letter of Intent, Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies, and Technical Memorandum of Understanding, June 10, 2010
http://www.imf.org/External/NP/LOI/2010/zmb/061010.pdfPress Release: Statement by IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn at the Conclusion of His Visit to Zambia
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2010/pr1081.htmPress Release: Statement by the IMF Staff Mission at the Conclusion of a Visit to Zambia
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2010/pr1069.htm
All information via http://www.imf.org. Reports will be added as they are published.
Suggested Books
- Exploring Youth Unemployment in a Re-structuredAfrican Economy: The Case of Zambia’s University Graduates
- Zambia, 4th (Bradt Travel Guide Zambia)
- Culture and Customs of Zambia (Culture and Customs of Africa)
- Legal Aspects of Combating Corruption: The Case of Zambia
Africa IMF Reports : Morocco 2010
Morocco, Essaouira
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IMF Reports for Morocco 2010
Exports key to MENA’s future success
http://www.imf.org/external/np/vc/2010/120210.htm
Working Paper No. 10/238: Spillovers from Europe into Morocco and Tunisia
Author/Editor: De Bock, Reinout ; Florea, Daniel ; Toujas-Bernate, JoÄ—l
Summary: This paper examines the economic and financial linkages between Morocco and Tunisia and their European partners. Using structural vector autoregressions, we find that growth shocks in European partner countries generate significant responses on growth in Morocco and Tunisia. For Tunisia, exports and, to a much lesser extent, tourism appear to be the major transmission channels. In Morocco, exports, remittances and tourism play relatively equal roles. An analysis with sectoral data supports these results.
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=24294.0
Country Report No. 10/58: Morocco
2009 Article IV Consultation – Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Morocco
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=23673.0
Public Information Notice: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2009 Article IV Consultation with Morocco
http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pn/2010/pn1019.htm
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