Cabo Verde: Third Review Under the Policy Coordination Instrument-Press Release; and Staff Report

Publication Date:

April 2, 2021

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

The Cabo Verdean economy is in recession as a result of the economic impact of the pandemic that has shut down the tourism and transport sectors and significantly affected the rest of the economy. The number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise with concentration in the largest island, though the recovery rate is high. The economic outlook remains highly uncertain and dependent upon the duration of the pandemic, the global economic recovery, and the authorities’ ability to support the expected economic recovery through the appropriate policies and reforms. Legislative and presidential elections are scheduled for April and October, respectively.

Series:

Country Report No. 2021/071

Subject:

Frequency:

regular

English

Publication Date:

April 2, 2021

ISBN/ISSN:

9781513576527/1934-7685

Stock No:

1CPVEA2021002

Pages:

65

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