01679cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF009141 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781451841039 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. South Africa : Staff Report for the 2006 Article IV Consultation. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2006. 1 online resource (68 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 South Africa showed strong macroeconomic performance owing to its sound policies, which aimed at raising economic growth and reducing poverty, within a stable macroeconomic, social, and political environment. Executive Directors commended the strong economic performance, sustainable fiscal policies, and sound debt management that helped to reduce public debt. They appreciated the authorities' efforts on addressing major economic and social challenges while preserving macroeconomic stability. They agreed that the flexible exchange-rate system and sound financial system has helped the country to sustain economic growth. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2006/327 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2006/327/002.2006.issue-327-en.xml IMF e-Library