01578cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF008984 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781451946123 1934-7456 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL Cosse, Stephane. Strengthening Transparency in the Oil Sector in Cameroon : Why Does it Matter? / Stephane Cosse. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2006. 1 online resource (27 pages) IMF Policy Discussion Papers <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 There has been a growing recognition of the importance of transparency for economic growth and social development in oil producing countries. This paper analyzes transparency issues in Cameroon's oil sector. It shows that, while substantial efforts have already been undertaken, continued action is necessary to strengthen transparency. The paper seeks to identify why and how transparency, especially in the fiscal area, matters for economic development and poverty reduction in Cameroon. Mode of access: Internet IMF Policy Discussion Papers; Policy Discussion Paper ; No. 2006/002 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/003/2006/002/003.2006.issue-002-en.xml IMF e-Library