Democratic Republic of the Congo: Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix

International Monetary Fund

No 2001/123, IMF Staff Country Reports from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has the third-largest land area in Africa with a population of about 50 million. This paper elaborates on specific issues concerning the economic policies of the DRC, the former Zaire, through end-2000. An overview of the country's situation is also provided. The phenomenon of hyperinflation is analyzed. The study also contains a description of the country's exchange and trade system. The appendix updates available statistical information about recent economic and financial developments in the DRC.

Keywords: ISCR; CR; exchange rate; central bank; debt service; broad money; foreign currency; rate of exchange; private sector; Imports; Exports; Sub-Saharan Africa; Africa; Southern Africa (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 83
Date: 2001-08-02
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