01783cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF005932 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781451837377 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste : 2009 Article IV Consultation; Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2009. 1 online resource (60 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 2009 Article IV Consultation on Timor-Leste highlights that the Timorese economy has posted high economic growth over the past two years, driven by rapid increases in government spending and a recovery in agriculture from a 2007 drought. Central government spending rose sharply in 2008, reflecting efforts to address pressing development needs and secure social cohesion. Executive Directors have welcomed the recently announced moderation in government spending. Directors have also supported the prudent approach toward widening the fund's investment portfolio. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2009/219 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2009/219/002.2009.issue-219-en.xml IMF e-Library