IMF Staff Country Reports

Mali : Sixth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Modification of a Performance Criterion-Press Release; and Staff Report

Author/Editor:

International Monetary Fund. African Dept.

Publication Date:

December 7, 2016

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This paper discusses Mali’s Sixth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Modification of a Performance Criterion. Economic activity in Mali remains robust, aided both by higher public investment and accommodative monetary conditions. Inflation remains subdued, helped by favorable weather conditions and low global inflation. The external position has weakened, reflecting strong domestic demand growth, but is expected to strengthen in the near term as terms of trade improve and demand growth slows down. The near-term outlook remains positive but is subject to downside risks, stemming mainly from the fragile security conditions.

Series:

Country Report No. 16/375

Subject:

Balance of payments statistics Banking sector Capital expenditure Central Banks Credit Debt sustainability Economic indicators Extended Credit Facility External sector Fiscal policy Fiscal reforms Inflation Letters of Intent Mali Performance criteria modifications Press releases Staff reports Tax revenues

Notes:

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