South Africa: Staff Report for the 2006 Article IV Consultation

International Monetary Fund

No 2006/327, IMF Staff Country Reports from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: South Africa showed strong macroeconomic performance owing to its sound policies, which aimed at raising economic growth and reducing poverty, within a stable macroeconomic, social, and political environment. Executive Directors commended the strong economic performance, sustainable fiscal policies, and sound debt management that helped to reduce public debt. They appreciated the authorities' efforts on addressing major economic and social challenges while preserving macroeconomic stability. They agreed that the flexible exchange-rate system and sound financial system has helped the country to sustain economic growth.

Keywords: ISCR; CR; trade data; staff appraisal; transport price; world oil price; purchasing managers' index; CPIX inflation; Inflation; International reserves; Current account deficits; Africa; Global; Sub-Saharan Africa (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 68
Date: 2006-09-15
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