Gabon: Staff Report for the 2014 Article IV Consultation

Publication Date:

February 25, 2015

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This 2014 Article IV Consultation highlights that Gabon’s growth performance has recently been strong, but fiscal pressures have increased significantly. Real GDP growth has averaged about 6 percent in the last four years on the back of substantial scaling-up of capital spending as the authorities implement their strategy Plan Stratégique Gabon Emergent to promote economic diversification and growth inclusiveness. The medium-term growth outlook has weakened as a result of the sharp decline in oil prices, but is expected to remain relatively strong. Growth is expected to be driven by a number of projects under way in agro-industry, mining, and wood processing.

Series:

Country Report No. 2015/047

Subject:

Notes:

Also available in French

English

Publication Date:

February 25, 2015

ISBN/ISSN:

9781498309165/1934-7685

Stock No:

1GABEA2015001

Pages:

72

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