Central African Economic and Monetary Community: Common Policies in Support of Member Countries Reform Programs-Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director

July 5, 2023

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Central African Economic and Monetary Community: Common Policies in Support of Member Countries Reform Programs-Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director, (USA: International Monetary Fund, 2023) accessed November 21, 2024

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Summary

CEMAC benefited from favorable hydrocarbon prices in 2022. Economic recovery firmed up and the external position strengthened, with external reserves building up faster in recent months, although still below adequate levels. Monetary policy was tightened to stem rising inflation, and fiscal positions improved owing to higher oil revenues. However, underlying non-oil fiscal positions deteriorated, highlighting the necessity of accelerating reforms and tackling recent fiscal slippages, to help save part of the oil windfalls and bring polices back in line with Fund-supported program objectives and staff advice. This will help cope more effectively with downside risks, including hydrocarbon prices volatility, food insecurity, financial stability risks, higher inflation, funding squeeze, and debt vulnerabilities.

Subject: Fiscal policy, Fiscal stance, Foreign exchange, Inflation, International organization, Monetary policy, Oil prices, Prices, Revenue administration

Keywords: CEMAC authorities, CEMAC country, CEMAC heads of state conference, Fiscal stance, Global, Inflation, Inflation expectation, Oil prices, Policy mix coherence, Policy recommendation

Publication Details

Pages:

54
Volume:

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Series:

Country Report No. 2023/245
Stock No:

1CAEEA2023002
ISBN:

9798400247378
ISSN:

1934-7685

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