Namibia: 2007 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Namibia

International Monetary Fund

No 2008/083, IMF Staff Country Reports from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: Namibia’s economic position has been reinforced since the last consultation. The government strategy of broadening the economic base and reducing unemployment while preserving a solid fiscal position is commended. Namibia has ensured that interest rate differentials with South Africa do not destabilize official reserves or capital flows within the common monetary area. The banking system is profitable and well capitalized. Efforts are being made to increase employment opportunities in the non-mining economy by making the labor market more flexible and continuing liberalization of the trade regime.

Keywords: ISCR; CR; government; IMF staff estimate; Namibia; surplus; government Education Sector Improvement Programme; Namibian authorities; SACU receipt; inflation pressure; SACU revenue inflow; Mining sector; Africa; Global; Southern Africa; Sub-Saharan Africa (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 83
Date: 2008-02-28
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