Departmental Papers
Departmental Papers are usually focused on a specific economic topic, country, or region. They are prepared in a timely and cost-effective way to support the outreach needs of the IMF's area and functional departments.2015
May 15, 2015
Dollarization in Sub-Saharan Africa: Experiences and Lessons
Subject: Bank deposits Currencies De-dollarization Dollarization Financial services Foreign exchange Monetary policy Money
April 30, 2015
Pan-African Banks: Opportunities and Challenges for Cross-Border Oversight
Subject: Banking Basel II Commercial banks Cross-border banking Financial institutions Financial regulation and supervision Financial sector policy and analysis Financial sector stability Financial services Foreign banks
March 18, 2015
Saudi Arabia: Tackling Emerging Economic Challenges to Sustain Strong Growth
Subject: Commodities Expenditure Fiscal policy Oil Oil prices Oil production Prices Production
February 11, 2015
Sustaining more Inclusive Growth in the Republic of Congo
Subject: Expenditure Financial services Income inequality National accounts Oil, gas and mining taxes Public debt Public investment spending Taxes
February 5, 2015
Making Senegal a Hub for West Africa: Reforming the State, Building to the Future
Subject: Budget planning and preparation Expenditure Export diversification Exports International trade Public financial management (PFM) Public investment and public-private partnerships (PPP)
2014
July 9, 2014
Subsidy Reform in the Middle East and North Africa: Recent Progress and Challenges Ahead
Subject: Commodities Energy subsidies Expenditure Fuel prices Inflation Oil Oil prices Prices Social assistance spending
June 4, 2014
Issuing International Sovereign Bonds: Opportunities and Challenges for Sub-Saharan Africa
Subject: Bonds Financial institutions Government debt management International bonds Public debt Public financial management (PFM) Sovereign bonds
June 4, 2014
The Mystery of Missing Real Spillovers in Southern Africa: Some Facts and Possible Explanations
Subject: Business cycles Economic growth Education Exports Financial sector policy and analysis Imports International trade Spillovers
May 29, 2014
Mozambique Rising: Building a New Tomorrow
Subject: Agricultural sector Economic sectors Environment Expenditure Infrastructure National accounts Natural resources Public investment and public-private partnerships (PPP) Public investment spending