IMF Staff Country Reports

Islamic Republic of Mauritania: Selected Issues Paper

Publication Date:

August 27, 2012

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Despite a relatively high GDP growth rate over the past decade (2000–10), economic growth in Mauritania has not been able to make a significant dent in poverty. Rapid and sustained poverty reduction requires inclusive growth that allows people to contribute to and benefit from expanding economic activity. Mauritania needs to make greater progress toward inclusive growth by enhancing the distributional impact of public spending and by improving the quality of pro-poor spending. The Executive Board recommends effective monetary policies to meet the challenges.

Series:

Country Report No. 2012/249

Subject:

Bank credit Banking Credit Economic growth Exports Inclusive growth International trade Money Poverty

Notes:

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