01800cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF018422 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781484352809 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. African Dept. West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) : Common Policies for Member Countries. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2018. 1 online resource (52 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 report reviews the discussions between the IMF and the regional institutions of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). It highlights that the economic activity in the WAEMU remains strong but vulnerabilities persist. Despite lower terms of trade, social tensions, and security challenges within the region, real GDP growth is estimated to have exceeded 6 percent in 2017, underpinned by strong domestic demand. The outlook remains positive but hinges critically on the planned fiscal consolidation and implementation of structural reforms by member countries. Growth is projected to stay above 6 percent with continued low inflation over the medium term. Risks are tilted to the downside. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2018/106 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2018/106/002.2018.issue-106-en.xml IMF e-Library