01777cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF001322 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781451826319 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. MALI : Staff Report for the 2000 Article IV Consultation, First Review Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility, and Request for Waiver of Performance Criteria. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2000. 1 online resource (75 pages) IMF Staff Country Reports <strong>Off-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required <strong>On-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required Electronic access restricted to authorized BRAC University faculty, staff and students Mali has made progress in reducing macroeconomic imbalances, improving the competitiveness of the economy, and alleviating economic distortions under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) Arrangement. Executive Directors commended this step, and stressed the need to maintain fiscal and monetary policies, and accelerate structural reforms. They noted that the Malian economy suffered from trade losses and difficulties in the cotton and electricity sectors, and urged to take necessary actions. They appreciated the authorities' commitment to the PRGF-supported program, and supported the request for waivers. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2000/126 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2000/126/002.2000.issue-126-en.xml IMF e-Library