Madagascar: Recent Economic Developments

International Monetary Fund

No 2000/092, IMF Staff Country Reports from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: This paper analyzes the recent economic developments in Madagascar under the new Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility Arrangement. It highlights the production, income, and overall fiscal developments; discusses various measures to simplify the tax system, improve tax and customs administration; and tighten the expenditure management of the country. The paper provides a detailed study of the monetary developments, structure of the financial sector, balance of payments, external debt, and structural reforms of the country.

Keywords: ISCR; CR; broad money; exchange rate; debt service; GDP; Madagascar; debt relief; bank profits; net bank earnings; primary sector; Debt relief; Exports; Arrears; Africa; Southern Africa; East Africa (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 82
Date: 2000-08-30
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