01942cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF015528 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781513558912 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. African Dept. The Gambia : 2015 Article IV Consultation-Press release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Gambia. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2015. 1 online resource (76 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 This 2015 Article IV Consultation highlights that The Gambia has experienced large balance of payments and fiscal imbalances, caused by persistent policy slippages in recent years and financial difficulties in public enterprises. The IMF supported the authorities' efforts through a Rapid Credit Facility (RCF) disbursement in early April 2015 and a Staff-Monitored Program (SMP). However, major policy slippages have occurred since the RCF disbursement, pushing the SMP off track and worsening the outlook considerably. In light of the elevated level of public debt, the government should prioritize infrastructure investments that help address poverty and improve the business environment. The authorities are encouraged to continue their efforts to improve supervision capacity to enhance financial stability. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2015/272 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2015/272/002.2015.issue-272-en.xml IMF e-Library