Regional Economic Outlook
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Europe
Regional Economic Outlook: Europe, Strengthening Financial Systems, November 2007 -- Table of Contents
November 12, 2007
Description: Strong fundamentals should allow Europe to weather financial turbulence relatively well. Nonetheless, growth is set to ease in 2008 in nearly all countries. Policymakers will need to deal up front with the financial market turmoil, while implementing fiscal consolidation and structural reforms, including in the financial sector, to address vulnerabilities, raise medium-term growth prospects, and deliver on the promise of convergence for emerging Europe. Three analytical chapters discuss reforms to strengthen Europe's financial systems to allow advanced economies to benefit from innovation without incurring excessive risk and, in emerging economies, to manage rapid financial deepening and develop financial systems further.
Western Hemisphere Region
Regional Economic Outlook: Western Hemisphere, November 2007 -- Table of Contents
November 9, 2007
Description: In spite of a slower U.S. economy and recent market turbulence, growth in the Latin America and Caribbean region has continued at a robust pace. This reports explores the resilience of the LAC region to external shocks and the policy challenges involved in sustaining the region's improved fundamentals. The analysis focuses, in particular, on real and financial linkages with the United States, the strength of underlying fiscal positions, and the sustainability of the ongoing credit boom.
Middle East and Central Asia
Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia, October 2007 -- Table of Contents
October 29, 2007
REGIONAL ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
Regional Economic Outlook: Asia and Pacific, October 2007
October 19, 2007
Sub-Saharan Africa
Regional Economic Outlook: Sub-Saharan Africa, October 2007 -- Table of Contents
October 19, 2007
Description: The region's prospects look strong. Growth in sub-Saharan Africa should reach 6 percent in 2007 and 6¾ percent in 2008. The economic expansion is strongest in oil exporters but cuts across all country groups. This would extend a period of very good performance. In recent years, sub-Saharan Africa has been experiencing its strongest growth and lowest inflation in over 30 years.
Middle East and Central Asia
Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia, May 2007 -- Table of Contents
May 29, 2007
Description: Strong economic performance across the Middle East and Central Asia is examined against the background of high prices for energy and other commodities. Common economic trends are presented, while prospects and policies are reviewed for the coming year in light of the global economic environment. This latest REO includes boxes treating specific regional topics, such as financial sector reforms and integration in Maghreb countries; economic developments in oil-exporting countries in response to changes in petroleum prices; and the growth boom in the Caucasus and Central Asia.
REGIONAL ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
Regional Economic Outlook: Asia and Pacific, April 2007
April 13, 2007
Sub-Saharan Africa
Regional Economic Outlook: Sub-Saharan Africa, April 2007 -- Table of Contents
April 13, 2007
Description: Sub-Saharan Africa's growth performance during the past three years has been the best in more than three decades, and higher oil revenues and increased debt relief have been used to make progress toward the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Despite spending pressures, most countries have managed to preserve macroeconomic stability with policies intended to support and sustain the region’s higher growth. This latest REO is complemented by analyses on the macroeconomic challenges for oil producers, changing trade patterns, including with China, and the development of government debt markets.
Western Hemisphere Region
Regional Economic Outlook: Western Hemisphere, April 2007 -- Table of Contents
April 13, 2007
Description: The past year has been one of strong economic performance for the Western Hemisphere, notwithstanding somewhat slower growth in the United States in recent quarters. Can this performance be sustained, and what challenges does the region face? Reviewing macroeconomic prospects and risks, this report pays particular attention to the influence of the external environment on Latin America, and addresses the question of whether Latin America has now succeeded in breaking with its history of periodic growth reversals.
Regional Economic Outlook: Western Hemisphere, November 2006 -- Table of Contents
November 2, 2006
Description: Provides an update on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in the region. Describes policy developments that have helped underpin the region's recent favorable economic performance and discusses the key challenges that policymakers will face in managing vulnerabilities, fostering growth and poverty reduction, while maintaining macroeconomic stability.