Syrian Arab Republic: 2009 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; and Public Information Notice
IMF Staff Country Reports, March 31, 2010
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- Published: March 31, 2010
- Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781455202485.002
Key findings on impact of the global financial crisis
- The impact of the global financial crisis on Syria has been relatively moderate.
- Transmission was mostly through linkages to trading partners in the GCC and Europe.
Sectoral developments and near-term performance
- Lower growth in manufacturing, construction, and services.
- Partially offset by:
- a moderate recovery in agriculture, and
- a small increase in oil production.
External sector and expected near-term impulses
- The ongoing recovery in Syria’s trading partners is expected to contribute to a gradual increase in:
- exports,
- remittances, and
- foreign direct investment.
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