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  "title": "Kingdom of Bahrain and the IMF",
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          "text": "2026 Projected Real GDP (% Change) : -0.5"
        },
        {
          "text": "2026 Projected Consumer Prices (% Change): 2.4"
        },
        {
          "text": "Country Population: 1.652 million"
        },
        {
          "text": "Date of Membership: September 7, 1972"
        },
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          "text": "Article IV/Country Report: January 27, 2026",
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        {
          "text": "Special Drawing Rights (SDR): 455.33 million"
        },
        {
          "text": "Quota (SDR): 395.0 million"
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    "The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund concluded the consideration of the 2025 Article IV Consultation for the Kingdom of Bahrain on January 23, 2026.",
    "The last Article IV Executive Board Consultation was on January 23, 2026.",
    "Under Article IV of its Articles of Agreement, the IMF has a mandate to exercise surveillance over the economic, financial and exchange rate policies of its members to ensure the effective operation of the international monetary system.",
    "IMF appraisal involves a comprehensive analysis of the general economic situation and policy strategy of each member country.",
    "IMF economists typically visit the member country, usually once a year, to collect and analyze data and hold discussions with government and central bank officials.",
    "After the country visit, IMF staff submit a report to the IMF’s Executive Board for discussion; the Board’s views are subsequently summarized and transmitted to the country authorities.",
    "The authorities have not consented to the publication of the Staff Report prepared for Board consideration.",
    "Under the IMF's Articles of Agreement, publication of documents that pertain to member countries is voluntary and requires the member’s consent.",
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    "Board Discussions on Kingdom of Bahrain",
    "Article IV Staff Reports",
    "Financial Position in the Fund",
    "Financial Sector Assessment Program",
    "Transactions with the Fund",
    "Contact Us",
    "[See All Documents](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/bhr#whatsnew)"
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