The Gambia: 2001 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Authorities of The Gambia

August 20, 2001

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The Gambia: 2001 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Authorities of The Gambia, (USA: International Monetary Fund, 2001) accessed November 22, 2024

Summary

The Gambia showed mixed economic performance. Executive Directors expressed concern about slippages in fiscal policy, which stemmed from the efforts to resolve the Alimenta property dispute and also from shortfalls in customs revenue, and delays in implementing some structural reforms. They encouraged the authorities to implement governance-strengthening measures for enhancing transparency and accountability in public resource management. They welcomed the antimoney laundering law, noted the progress made in improving economic and financial data, and stressed the need to tighten monetary and fiscal policies, and strengthen the financial sector.

Subject: Agricultural commodities, Asset and liability management, Banking, Commercial banks, Commodities, Debt relief, Expenditure, Financial institutions, Monetary base, Money

Keywords: Agricultural commodities, Alimenta, Alimenta property dispute, Commercial banks, CR, Cross arrears, Debt relief, Deficit, Gambian authorities, Government, Government commitment, ISCR, Monetary base, Priority agenda, Treasury bill rate, West Africa

Publication Details

Pages:

65
Volume:

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Series:

Country Report No. 2001/148
Stock No:

1GMBEA0012001
ISBN:

9781451815412
ISSN:

1934-7685

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