01634cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF013288 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781475532418 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. European Dept. Albania : 2012 Article IV Consultation. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2013. 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 Despite a stern global financial crisis and fiscal imbalances within the country, Albania's prudent policies supported its economy to grow and safeguarded the soundness of the financial system. The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) encouraged the authorities to use prospective privatization receipts mainly for debt reduction and clearance of unpaid bills. The Directors recognized that financial risks remained elevated, and called for continued supervisory vigilance. They stressed the need to accelerate structural reforms in many areas to boost potential growth. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2013/007 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2013/007/002.2013.issue-007-en.xml IMF e-Library