Mali 2018 Article IV Consultation and Eighth and Ninth Reviews Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Mali

Mali is a fragile state, facing severe security challenges and social tensions. The authorities struggle with the implementation of the 2015 peace agreement, and persistent insecurity in northern and central Mali associated with limited State presence, highlights the lack of a peace dividend and exp...

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Corporate Author: International Monetary Fund African Dept
Format: eBook
Published: Washington, D.C. International Monetary Fund 2018
Series:IMF Staff Country Reports
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Collection: International Monetary Fund - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Mali is a fragile state, facing severe security challenges and social tensions. The authorities struggle with the implementation of the 2015 peace agreement, and persistent insecurity in northern and central Mali associated with limited State presence, highlights the lack of a peace dividend and explains limited societal buy-in. The economic recovery has entered its fifth year, and growth is projected to remain robust in the near term. However, poverty remains high and social discontent is growing. The economic outlook is also subject to downside risks from the volatile security conditions and potential pressures on policy implementation ahead of the 2018 elections
Physical Description:128 pages
ISBN:9781484359983