IMF Staff Country Reports

Guinea-Bissau: Ex Post Assessment of Performance Under Fund-Supported Programs, 1993-2003

Publication Date:

March 11, 2005

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This paper reviews Ex-Post Assessment of Performance Under IMF-Supported Programs for Guinea-Bissau. More than two-thirds of the population of approximately 1.3 million is living below the poverty line in Guinea-Bissau. The paper describes developments under IMF-supported programs since 1993, when Guinea-Bissau embarked on a second round of stabilization and reform efforts. It summarizes the lessons learned and the challenges for the near future. Possible future role of IMF in Guinea-Bissau is also discussed.

Series:

Country Report No. 2005/094

Subject:

Arrears Commercial banks Debt service Economic sectors Expenditure External debt Public enterprises