IMF Staff Country Reports

West African Economic and Monetary Union: Staff Report on Common Policies for Member Countries-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the West African Economic and Monetary Union

Publication Date:

April 17, 2024

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

The WAEMU has seen strong growth and rising living standards over the past decade. Economic growth averaged 5.4 percent in 2013-2019 and 5.8 percent in 2021-2023. Policy efforts from regional and national authorities have cushioned the impact of several external and internal shocks, prompting a solid economic recovery since the COVID-19 pandemic, despite increasing security issues. Meanwhile, the Human Development Index has increased from 0.44 in 2013 to 0.48 in 2021.

Series:

Country Report No. 2024/090

Subject:

Anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) Credit Crime Financial sector policy and analysis Financial sector stability Fiscal consolidation Fiscal policy International organization Monetary policy Money Public debt

Frequency:

regular