Sierra Leone’s Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Jacob Jusu Saffa, says the economy of the small mineral-rich West African country is struggling and blames policies of the past regime as the main reason.
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CAR growth projected to reach 4.3 – IMF
An IMF team in Bangui, Central African Republic, says the country’s economic recovery continues with growth still projected to reach 4.3 percent in 2018 and accelerate in the medium term. Economic recovery continues; growth projected to reach 4.3 percent in 2018. Strengthening government… Read More ›
The Gambia: Overcoming Corruption’s Toll
The Gambia’s Finance Minister, Amadou Sanneh, began the daunting task of rebuilding its devastated economy only days after his release from prison under the old regime.
IMF Executive Board Approves US$0.9 Million Disbursement for the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
The Board’s decision enables the immediate disbursement of US$0.9 million, bringing total disbursements under the arrangement to roughly US$5.3 million.
IMF COUNTRY FOCUS: Egypt Moving Forward, Key Challenges and Opportunities
Over the next five years, around 3.5 million young Egyptians are projected to join the labor force. Absorbing these new entrants into the labor market will be a challenge.
IMF Team warns Nigeria that ‘The outlook for 2018 remains challenging’
Higher oil prices and portfolio flows have helped strengthen fiscal and external buffers. The outlook for 2018 remains challenging, as private sector lending remains low and foreign exchange inflows are mostly short-term. Action on a coherent set of policies to… Read More ›
Statement by IMF African Department Director Abebe Aemro Selassie at the Conclusion of his Visit to Cameroon
Mr. Abebe Aemro Selassie, Director of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) African Department, issued the following statement in Yaoundé at the conclusion of his visit to Cameroon, which took place from 4–5 July 2018: Cameroon’s continued leadership in sustaining its… Read More ›
