01944cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF018569 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781484362006 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. African Dept. Liberia : 2018 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Liberia. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2018. 1 online resource (112 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 2018 Article IV Consultation highlights that Liberia's economy appears poised for recovery, as growth bottomed out in 2016 and edged to 2.5 percent in 2017. However, Liberia remains fragile with poor living conditions for the majority of the population. Moreover, a decline in aid inflows, which were elevated during 2014-16, has put pressure on the exchange rate and fiscal resources. The government is thus facing the daunting task of pursuing a demanding development agenda in the face of high expectations. Assuming the implementation of sound policies, the medium-term outlook appears favorable. The main upside risk is an increase in commodity prices and output, while downside risks include difficulties in mobilizing resources to fill the financing gap and in pursuing structural and institutional reforms. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2018/172 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2018/172/002.2018.issue-172-en.xml IMF e-Library