Burkina Faso : Staff Report for the Second Review Under the Poverty Redaction and Growth Facility.

Burkina Faso recorded a solid economic performance in 1996-99, with sustained real GDP growth in the 5-6 percent range, subdued inflation, an improved fiscal position, and progress in liberalizing the economy. Monetary policy is conducted at the regional level by the Central Bank of West African Sta...

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Corporate Author: International Monetary Fund
Format: Journal
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2001.
Series:IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2001/027
Online Access:Full text available on IMF
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Summary:Burkina Faso recorded a solid economic performance in 1996-99, with sustained real GDP growth in the 5-6 percent range, subdued inflation, an improved fiscal position, and progress in liberalizing the economy. Monetary policy is conducted at the regional level by the Central Bank of West African States. The objective of the fiscal policy is to strengthen the budgetary position in order to remain within original program parameters. The authorities will implement a transparent and automatic pricing policy for petroleum products.
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Physical Description:1 online resource (70 pages)
Format:Mode of access: Internet
ISSN:1934-7685
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