Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe : Request for a Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility; Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe.

This paper discusses a request from the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe for a three-year arrangement under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF). The economic outlook for 2009 is broadly favorable, but subject to significant risks. The program spans a period including major e...

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Corporate Author: International Monetary Fund
Format: Journal
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2009.
Series:IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2009/106
Online Access:Full text available on IMF
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Summary:This paper discusses a request from the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe for a three-year arrangement under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF). The economic outlook for 2009 is broadly favorable, but subject to significant risks. The program spans a period including major elections; the authorities' ability to meet fiscal objectives and implement monetary policy will be key to the success of the program. IMF staff recommends approval of the new PRGF arrangement based on the country's policy commitments.
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ISSN:1934-7685
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