IMF Staff Country Reports

Islamic Republic of Mauritania: 2006 Article IV Consultation—Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice and Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Islamic Republic of Mauritania

Publication Date:

July 26, 2006

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Mauritania achieved substantial progress owing to its macroeconomic policies, budget formulation, governance, and transparency under the economic program. Executive Directors commended the program and emphasized the need for tight fiscal and monetary policies. Directors noted the implementation of all remedial actions and agreed that Mauritania qualifies for debt relief under the Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative (MDRI). They also called on the authorities to strengthen the financial sector regulatory framework, and commended the comprehensive Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism framework.

Series:

Country Report No. 2006/272

Subject:

Asset and liability management Commodities Debt relief Expenditure External debt Oil Oil, gas and mining taxes Taxes

Notes:

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