Niger Resident Representative Site

Resident Representative Office in Niger

February 2010

This web page provides information in on the activities of the Office, views of the IMF staff, and the relations between Niger and the IMF. Additional information can be found on Niger and IMF country page, including official IMF reports and Executive Board documents in English and French that deal with Niger.

News — Highlights

The Implications of the Global Financial Crisis for Low-Income Countries

The global financial crisis is expected to have a major impact on low-income countries (LICs), especially in sub-Saharan Africa—and urgent action is required by LIC policymakers and the international community. The crisis is projected to increase the financing needs of LICs by at least US$25 billion in 2009, and much larger needs are possible.
March 2009

The Balance of Payments Impact of the Food and Fuel Price Shocks on Low-Income African Countries: A Country-by-Country Assessment

This note discusses the implications of the price shocks for the balance of payments of low-income countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
June 30, 2008

Niger and The IMF

Niger: 2013 First Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit facility and Request for a Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criterion-Staff Report; Staff Supplements; and Press Release

April 30, 2013
Series: Country Report No. 13/104
Notes: Also available in French 

Niger: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

April 30, 2013
Series: Country Report No. 13/105
Notes: Also available in French 

Niger: Joint Staff Advisory Note on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

April 30, 2013
Series: Country Report No. 13/106 

Press Release: IMF's West African Regional Technical Assistance Center Sees Significant Increase in Activities in Coming Year

April 29, 2013

Press Release: IMF Executive Board Completes First Review Under ECF Arrangement for Niger and Approves US$16.9 Million Disbursement

March 28, 2013

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Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa

Growth remained strong in the region in 2012, with regional GDP rates increasing in most countries (excluding Nigeria and South Africa). Projections point to a moderate, broad-based acceleration in growth to around 5½ percent in 2013¬14, reflecting a gradually strengthening global economy and robust domestic demand. Investment in export-oriented sectors remains an important economic driver, and an agriculture rebound in drought-affected areas will also help growth. Uncertainties in the global economy are the main risk to the regionâ??s outlook, but plausible adverse shocks would likely not have a large effect on the regionâ??s overall performance.