IMF Staff Country Reports

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix

Publication Date:

September 25, 2007

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This Selected Issues paper describes the three phases of IMF engagement in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with a view to drawing lessons that could prove useful in identifying objectives and policies for a medium-term program that could be supported through a successor Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility arrangement. The paper describes recent developments in the financial sector of the DRC and offers suggestions for fostering financial deepening. It addresses the agenda for structural fiscal reforms over the next five years. It also presents an overview of structural fiscal issues.

Series:

Country Report No. 2007/329

Subject:

Banking Budget planning and preparation Commercial banks Economic sectors Expenditure Fiscal policy Mining sector Public financial management (PFM)