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October 2011
Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia, October 2011 -- Table of Contents
October 26, 2011
Regional Economic Outlook: Sub-Saharan Africa - Sustaining the Expansion, October 2011 -- Table of Contents
October 19, 2011
Description: IMF Regional Economic Outlook: Sub-Saharan Africa - October 2011 -- Table of Contents
Regional Economic Outlook: Asia and Pacific, October 2011: Navigating an Uncertain Global Environment While Building Inclusive Growth
October 13, 2011
Regional Economic Outlook: Europe - Navigating Stormy Waters, October 2011 -- Table of Contents
October 5, 2011
Description: IMF Regional Economic Outlook: Western Hemisphere - October 2011 -- Table of Contents
Regional Economic Outlook: Western Hemisphere - Shifting Winds, New Policy Challenges, October 2011 -- Table of Contents
October 5, 2011
Description: IMF Regional Economic Outlook: Western Hemisphere - October 2011 -- Table of Contents
May 2011
Regional Economic Outlook: Europe -- Strengthening the Recovery, May 2011 -- Table of Contents
May 10, 2011
Description: The May 2011 Regional Economic Outlook: Europe anticipates that recovery in the region will solidify, with recoveries in advanced and emerging Europe likely to be mutually reinforcing. Advanced Europe continues to absorb most of emerging Europe's exports, while the role of emerging Europe as a market for advanced Europe will expand. Chapters discuss the outlook and policy priorities for advanced and emerging Europe, and analyze the role of financial integration in the buildup and resolution of imbalances within the euro area.
Regional Economic Outlook: Sub-Saharan Africa, April 2011 -- Table of Contents
May 3, 2011
Description: Sub-Saharan Africa's economic recovery is well under way, although among country groups there is variation in the speed of the recovery. In most of the region's low-income countries and among the seven oil exporters growth is almost back to precrisis levels. However, in the region's middle-income countries, including South Africa, the recovery has been more gradual. This Regional Economic Outlook describes the impact of recent economic developments---sharp increases in food and fuel prices will need fiscal interventions targeting the poor, while higher oil prices will be a boon to some countries and adversely affect others. Policy adjustments are needed to move away from the supportive stance of the last few years but should be balanced against the need to alleviate the impact of rising food prices on poor households.
April 2011
Regional Economic Outlook: Asia and Pacific, April 2011: Managing the Next Phase of Growth
April 28, 2011
Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia, October 2010 -- Table of Contents
April 27, 2011
Description: The October 2010 Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia reports on the regional implications of the global economic recovery and presents key policy challenges and recommendations. With the rebound in crude oil prices and production, the oil-exporting countries of the Middle East and North Africa will see visible improvements in their fiscal and external balances in 2010–11. Going forward, further efforts at financial sector development and economic diversification top the agenda. The region’s oil-importing countries, which include Afghanistan and Pakistan, have weathered the global recession well. Pakistan, however, suffered from devastating floods in July/August, which will hold back growth this year. The overriding longer-term challenges for these countries are to raise growth and provide jobs for expanding populations. In the Caucasus and Central Asia, recovery has gained momentum in virtually all countries, aided by the lagged effect of fiscal stimulus and a favorable external environment. Exports are picking up, and remittances are rebounding, though at a slowing pace. Despite the broadly positive outlook, however, risks are largely on the downside. A priority is to resolve banking sector problems and, in some countries, to reduce external debt and current account deficits.