01608cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF012041 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781475505900 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Zambia : Staff Report for the 2012 Article IV Consultation. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2012. 1 online resource (75 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 Despite Zambia's continued battle with poverty, the authorities have maintained sustained growth and macroeconomic stability during the past decade. 2011 showed robust GDP growth supported by agricultural activities and strong bank credit. But the Executive Board expressed concern over the risks arising from the volatility of copper prices and the delay in implementing measures required to meet the 2012 budget deficit target. Directors recommended strengthening the tax administration and reducing subsidies and incentives for achieving the fiscal targets. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2012/200 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2012/200/002.2012.issue-200-en.xml IMF e-Library