01703cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF001722 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781451809268 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Cape Verde : 2001 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2001. 1 online resource (47 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 In the conclusion of the previous Article IV Consultation, Executive Directors welcomed the elimination of quantitative import restrictions and the liberalization of foreign exchange regulations, and Directors emphasized the need to consolidate the progress made in containing the fiscal imbalances by continuing with prudent expenditure policies and further strengthening the tax system and budgetary procedures. Fiscal slippages occurred in the second half of 1999 and led to pressures on the balance of payments. Structural reforms created an environment conducive to private sector activity. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2001/174 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2001/174/002.2001.issue-174-en.xml IMF e-Library