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Country Report Mali May 2007

Summary

Political structure

Economic structure: Annual indicators

Economic structure: Quarterly indicators

Outlook for 2007-08: Domestic politics

Outlook for 2007-08: International relations

Outlook for 2007-08: Policy trends

Outlook for 2007-08: Fiscal policy

Outlook for 2007-08: Monetary policy

Outlook for 2007-08: International assumptions

Outlook for 2007-08: Economic growth

Outlook for 2007-08: Inflation

Outlook for 2007-08: Exchange rates

Outlook for 2007-08: External sector

Outlook for 2007-08: Forecast summary

The political scene: Mr Toure is re-elected in the first round

The political scene: Eight candidates contested for the presidency

The political scene: Presidential candidates in the April 29th election

The political scene: Four opposition parties form the FDR alliance

The political scene: Organisational challenges, but observers say the vote was fair

The political scene: Turnout was higher in provincial areas

The political scene: Settlement with Tuaregs is formally implemented

Economic policy: IMF approves disbursement and extends PRGF

Economic policy: Reforms to taxation and the business regime are planned

Economic policy: Government commits again to complete structural reforms

Economic policy: Accelerated action on public-sector banks

The domestic economy: Real GDP growth is estimated to have slowed in 2006

The domestic economy: Cereals output is set to rise after adequate rains

The domestic economy: CMDT's financial problems could delay privatisation

The domestic economy: Gold production rises further

The domestic economy: A new Malian-run gold mine will open this year

The domestic economy: Resolute Mining revises Syama reopening costs

The domestic economy: Two more oil blocks are awarded

The domestic economy: Mali joins the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative

Foreign trade and payments: External debt fell in 2005

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