01684cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF013307 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781475570144 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept. Qatar : 2012 Article IV Consultation. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2013. 1 online resource (61 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 Qatar's economy is driven by high oil and natural gas prices and production, and remains strong with robust nonhydrocarbon growth. Its government has now shifted its focus to economic diversification and growth in nonhydrocarbon sectors through targeted infrastructure investments. The Executive Directors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) noted the positive regional spillover effects of Qatar's high growth, public spending, and increased financial assistance. The adoption of a three-year budget framework to help shield government spending from revenue volatility and enable better use of resources is welcomed. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2013/014 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2013/014/002.2013.issue-014-en.xml IMF e-Library