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.2014
April 10, 2014
The Caucasus and Central Asia: Transitioning to Emerging Markets
Subject: Economic sectors Emerging and frontier financial markets Financial markets Financial sector Fiscal policy Infrastructure International organization National accounts Political economy Revenue administration
March 26, 2014
Managing Volatile Capital Flows: Experiences and Lessons for Sub-Saharan African Frontier Markets
Subject: Balance of payments Capital flows Capital inflows Emerging and frontier financial markets Financial markets Foreign direct investment Private capital flows
January 17, 2014
External Assessments in Special Cases
Subject: Balance of payments Commodities Exchange rate assessments Exchange rates External balance assessment (EBA) External position Foreign exchange Income National accounts Remittances
2013
October 22, 2013
Senegal: Financial Depth and Macrostability
Subject: Banking Commercial banks Credit Financial crises Financial institutions Financial markets Financial sector development Financial sector policy and analysis Money Nonperforming loans Systemic risk
October 22, 2013
Senegal: Achieving High and Inclusive Growth While Preserving Fiscal Sustainability
Subject: Economic growth Inclusive growth Income inequality National accounts Poverty Poverty reduction Poverty reduction strategy Production Total factor productivity
October 22, 2013
Responding to Shocks and Maintaining Stability in the West African Economic and Monetary Union
Subject: Business cycles Debt sustainability Debt sustainability analysis Economic growth Economic integration External debt Monetary unions Public debt
October 22, 2013
West African Economic and Monetary Union: Financial Depth and Macrostability
Subject: Bank credit Banking Commercial banks Financial crises Financial institutions Financial markets Financial sector development Financial sector policy and analysis Financial services Stress testing
October 22, 2013
Mali: Achieving Strong and Inclusive Growth with Macroeconomic Stability
Subject: Banking Consumption Energy subsidies Expenditure Fuel prices Inflation National accounts Oil prices Prices
September 26, 2013
Banking in Sub-Saharan Africa : The Macroeconomic Context
Subject: Bank supervision Banking systems Economic growth Sub-Saharan Africa