01662cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF013483 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781484368688 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. African Dept. West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) : Staff Report on Common Policies for Member Countries. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2013. 1 online resource (106 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 Military coups that occurred in Guinea-Bissau and Mali caused economic disruption in the WAEMU countries. Regional policies have been in line with the recommendations, and growth is expected to remain robust, risks are on the downside, and the macroeconomic policy is appropriate. Preserving debt sustainability and stability of the Union in the medium term requires better coordination of fiscal policies. Development of the financial system, and strengthening of the regulatory and supervisory framework is necessary to address existing and new risks. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2013/092 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2013/092/002.2013.issue-092-en.xml IMF e-Library