West African Economic and Monetary Union: Common Policies of Member Countries-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the West African Economic and Monetary Union
April 26, 2017
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This paper examines common policies supporting reform programs in member countries of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). Economic activity in WAEMU has remained strong but vulnerabilities have increased. Real GDP growth is estimated to have reached 6.2 percent in 2016, underpinned by robust and resilient domestic demand. Inflation remained subdued, at about 0.4 percent on average in 2016 owing to continued solid agricultural production and low oil prices. Preliminary data suggest an overall fiscal deficit of 4.5 percent of GDP in 2016, higher than initially planned. The outlook remains positive provided there is continued macroeconomic stability and resolve to improve the business environment and promote private investment.
Subject: Banking, Expenditure, Fiscal consolidation, Fiscal policy, Government debt management, Public debt, Public financial management (PFM), Public investment and public-private partnerships (PPP)
Keywords: authorities' conviction, authority, BCEAO authorities, broad money, CR, credit facility rate, Fiscal consolidation, Global, Government debt management, IMF definition, interbank market, ISCR, Public investment and public-private partnerships (PPP), WAEMU Commission, WAEMU convergence criterion, WAEMU region, West Africa
Pages:
63
Volume:
2017
DOI:
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Issue:
099
Series:
Country Report No. 2017/099
Stock No:
1WAUEA2017001
ISBN:
9781475596120
ISSN:
1934-7685
