01830cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF005725 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781451835199 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe : Request for a Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility; Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2009. 1 online resource (91 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 This paper discusses a request from the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe for a three-year arrangement under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF). The economic outlook for 2009 is broadly favorable, but subject to significant risks. The program spans a period including major elections; the authorities' ability to meet fiscal objectives and implement monetary policy will be key to the success of the program. IMF staff recommends approval of the new PRGF arrangement based on the country's policy commitments. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2009/106 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2009/106/002.2009.issue-106-en.xml IMF e-Library