This paper discusses recent economic developments, outlook, and risks in the economy of Mexico. The economy continues to grow at a moderate pace. Growth reached 2 1\2 percent in 2015 and is projected to remain at a similar level in 2016. Global financial volatility has increased sharply over the...

This paper discusses key issues related to the economy of Somalia. Since 2012, Somalia has been recovering slowly from nearly 25 years of civil war. Weak institutional capacity, complex clan politics, and a challenging security situation have complicated economic reconstruction. As a result,...

This paper discusses recent economic developments, outlook, and risks of Maldives' economy. Maldives living standards have risen to middle-income levels over the past two decades driven by tourism development. The country's geography creates fiscal challenges, and the economy has faced...

This paper presents an overview of the macroeconomic condition of Tunisia. Tunisia has managed to preserve macroeconomic stability and initiate fiscal and banking reforms in a context marked by a prolonged political transition, spillovers from the crisis in Libya, and numerous exogenous shocks,...

This paper mainly discusses the IMF-supported program aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability and confidence in Suriname's economy. The proposed 24-month Stand-By Arrangementa(265 percent of quota, or SDR 342 million) aims to support Suriname's adjustment to the fall in commodity export...

This paper discusses recent developments, outlook and risk, and policies required for a long-lasting recovery of Thailand's economy. Thailand remains resilient in the face of external and internal challenges. However, political uncertainty and structural bottlenecks cloud long-term prospects....

This paper discusses key issues related to Senegal's economy. Government proposals for constitutional reforms were approved by 63 percent of the vote in a referendum held on March 20, 2016. Growth was robust at 6.5 percent in 2015 and is projected to continue at a similar level this year....

This paper presents an overview of recent economic developments, outlook, and risks of the Albanian economy. Over the past few years, Albania has successfully maintained macroeconomic stability amid a turbulent external environment. A sizable fiscal consolidation is underway, and public debt is...

This paper review Uganda's economic performance under the program supported by the Policy Support Instrument. Despite sluggish growth in credit to the private sector, GDP growth has been supported by the implementation of large public investments. Inflation has started to decelerate toward the...

This paper describes the recent economic developments and economic outlook and risks of the Cote d'Ivoire's economy. Over the past four years, Cote d'Ivoire's economic performance has been impressive, in sharp contrast with the preceding 10 years marked by conflicts and economic stagnation....