01868cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF016789 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781484350843 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept. Islamic Republic of Afghanistan : Second Review Under the Staff-Monitored Program-Press Release; and Staff Report. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2016. 1 online resource (51 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 paper discusses economic developments, outlooks, and risks in Afghanistan. The economy is in difficultly. Deepening uncertainty about the political transition following the 2014 presidential election, corruption and weak governance, and a weakening security environment have complicated the implementation of reforms, undermined confidence and economic activity, and contributed to increased emigration. The overall budget had a deficit in 2015 as a shortfall in grants more than offset higher-than-projected revenue and lower spending. The trade deficit remained large, but substantial inflows of foreign aid kept the current account in surplus. The financial sector remains fragile and plays a limited intermediation role. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2016/120 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2016/120/002.2016.issue-120-en.xml IMF e-Library