and output, strong private sector activity, and government spending. It has played a systemic and stabilizing role in the … and government spending on large projects in transportation infrastructure and housing. Inflation is expected to remain … diversified economy is a challenge given Saudi Arabia's vast oil resources. The government is making considerable efforts to lay …

trigger immediate spending cuts, especially in capital expenditure, but it places more urgency on implementing the government … parliamentary elections were held during 2006-13). It is vital for the government and the parliament to agree on an agenda to place …, supported by government investment in infrastructure and the oil sector, and by consumption. The main downside risk to the …

-September performance criterion (PC) on the central government primary deficit is estimated to have been met, but the PC on the combined … owing to lower Egyptian gas supply (1.4 percent of GDP higher compared with the program). Most of the central government … scope to upgrade public financial management and modernize the tax administration. Vision 2025-a government strategy …