Kingdom of Lesotho: 2008 Article IV Consultation—Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Kingdom of Lesotho

January 7, 2010

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Kingdom of Lesotho: 2008 Article IV Consultation—Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Kingdom of Lesotho, (USA: International Monetary Fund, 2010) accessed September 19, 2024

Summary

This 2008 Article IV Consultation discusses that Lesotho has made significant progress in macroeconomic performance, but the pace of implementation of key structural reforms has been slow. After a decade of low growth, economic activity surged above historic trends, averaging 6.6 percent during 2006–07, driven by the mining, textile, and construction sectors. However, poverty has seen only a modest decline. Executive Directors have commended the authorities for their prudent macroeconomic management, which has contributed to the recent strong economic performance and a continued build-up of international reserves.

Subject: Domestic debt, Economic and financial statistics, Exports, External debt, Government finance statistics, International trade, Public debt

Keywords: Africa, CMA membership, CR, Debt, Debt indicator, Diamond mining sector, Domestic debt, Exports, GDP, Global, Government finance statistics, ISCR, Liability positions vis-à-vis nonresident, Ponzi scheme, SACU, SACU revenue

Publication Details

Pages:

61
Volume:

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Issue:

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Series:

Country Report No. 2010/005
Stock No:

1LSOEA2010001
ISBN:

9781451823899
ISSN:

1934-7685

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