This report describes the current economic situation in Central America, Panama, and the Dominican Republic (CAPDR) countries. Part 1 deals with major economic developments in CAPDR countries before 2
This report prepared by an International Monetary Fund staff team addresses the risks faced by low-income countries in the event of a global growth downturn and additional global commodity price impac
The report predicts that sub-Saharan Africa's economy will expand at a solid four and a half percent during 2015 despite large fiscal deficits in some countries, tighter global financial conditions, u
"Fiscal risks remain significant in both advanced and emerging market and developing economies. Fiscal policy continues to play an essential role in building confidence and, where appropriate, sustain
This volume from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) provides policy makers with practical guidelines for the design and implementation of climate change mitigation policies, illustrating that fisca
Produced largely through the efforts of people associated with the Africa Department of the International Monetary Fund, this publication reviews issues of oil and economic management in the CEMAC (Ec
Emerging Europe was particularly hard hit by the global financial crisis, but a concerted effort by local policymakers and the international community staved off impending financial meltdown and laid
