The West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) has a long and varied history, and this book examines how the WAEMU can achieve its development and stability objectives, improve the livelihood of its people, and enhance the inclusiveness of its economic growth, all while preserving its...

This Departmental Paper takes stock of Senegal's achievements in the past few years under IMF-supported programs and identifies key reform pillars for the future. IMF staff analyses Senegal's new development strategy, Plan Senegal Emergent, which aims to make Senegal an emerging market economy...

Kuwait has made an impressive recovery from the damage and disruptions caused by the Iraqi invasion in 1990, as evidenced by the restoration of basic economic and social services, the recovery of the oil sector, the rehabilitation of infrastructure, and the steady reduction in the fiscal and...

Cover -- Contents -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Contributors -- Abbreviations -- Introduction: Lessons from the WAEMU: Findings and Recommendations -- PART I OVERVIEW AND POLICY SETTING -- 1 Institutional Arrangements and Regional Integration -- 2 Macroeconomic Setting and Current Challenges...