01767cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF009850 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781451806489 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Botswana : 2007 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Botswana. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2008. 1 online resource (65 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 Sound macroeconomic policies, good governance, and high levels of investment, supported by diamond and other mineral production, have moved Botswana into the ranks of middle-income countries. Maintaining fiscal surpluses over the medium term is essential to accumulate savings for the period when diamond revenues decline. Striking an appropriate balance between monetary and exchange rate policy objectives is critical. The banking sector is sound and near-term risks are well contained, but there is scope for financial sector reform. Continued structural reform and improvements in statistics are essential. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2008/058 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2008/058/002.2008.issue-058-en.xml IMF e-Library