1 “...The region's prospects continue to be promising, but global developments pose increased risks...”

2 “... at about 8 percent. The macroeconomic outlook remains favorable, but structural bottlenecks pose challenges...”

3 “... and private investment—pose a substantial upside growth potential...”

4 “... and Monetary Union (WAEMU). Two undercapitalized banks, one state-owned and the other recently privatized, pose...”

5 “.... Vaccinations are proceeding, although the new COVID-19 variants pose risks for protracting the impact...”

6 “.... Vaccinations are proceeding, although the new COVID-19 variants pose risks for protracting the impact...”

7 “...-related natural disasters (e.g., floods) pose the same risks to agricultural production...”

8 “... of payments and the regional financial market, delays in fiscal consolidation or structural reforms pose...”

9 “... at addressing the coordination challenges posed by CEMAC’s common monetary policies and decentralized fiscal...”

10 “... posed by the socioeconomic and environmental situation while ensuring post-Ebola public health...”

11 “... such as education and the business climate, as well as devising a clear strategy for tackling the challenges posed...”

12 “... priority and investment spending needs remain, while comparatively weak domestic revenue mobilization poses...”

13 “... to impact the broader economy, exacerbating growth challenges posed by structural impediments. The recently...”

14 “... transparency in the government’s security-related spending. This poses substantial fiscal and social risks...”

15 “..., such as droughts, landslides, and floods. Climate change poses an imminent threat to livelihoods and could result...”

16 “... transparency in the government’s security-related spending. This poses substantial fiscal and social risks...”

17 “..., and to rebound in 2020. However, the security crisis poses risks to the growth outlook and to the authorities...”

18 “... with their ambitious structural reform agenda to adapt to the challenges posed by climate change, reduce the cost...”

19 “... with their ambitious structural reform agenda to adapt to the challenges posed by climate change, reduce the cost...”

20 “... arrangement is essential to help the authorities deal with the challenges posed by the coronavirus disease...”