As new mining investment winds down and production begins, Namibia’s current account deficit should narrow, while government works toward fiscal consolidation. GDP gains are expected to reach 5.5 percent by 2018, grounded in extractive industries. Strong growth and spending on social programs have contributed to impressive reductions in poverty. But further progress will require structural reforms to generate more jobs for the unskilled. Persistent...
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2016/10/01
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Document de travail
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Macro poverty outlook for Namibia
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current account deficit