Friday, April 29, 2011

World Economic Outlook - April 2011

The report shows that global economic recovery is gaining strenghth, and financial conditions continue to improve although they remain rather fragile. In many emerging market economies, demand is robust and overheating is a growing policy concern. Developing economies, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, are also witnessing fast and sustained growth. World real GDP growth is forecast to be about 4.5 percent in 2011 and 2012...Click here to access the report.

Global Financial Stability Report - April 2011

The report shows that global financial stability has registered some improvements attributable to better macroeconomic and continued accomodative macroeconomic policy, but fragilities remain. The economic recovery seems to be modest in advanced economies and robust in emerging economies, hence it has posed different policy challenges for countries. Policymakers in advanced economies are faced with the challenge to shift the balance from reliance macroeconomic and liquidity support to more structural policies. Emerging economies on the other hand have to make every effort to limit overheating and buildup of vunerabilities. Click here to access the report.

IMF Fiscal Monitor - April 2011

The IMF Fiscal Monitor shows that fiscal sustainability risks remain elevated as progress in some regions has been offset by delays in fiscal consolodation in others. Although most advanced economies are reducing their fiscal deficits this year, it is evident that debt ratio are still rising in most advanced economies. The report shows that the fiscal outlook for emerging economies is more favourable ..... Click here to access the full report.

Botswana Elections 2009: EISA Technical Assessment Team Report

This is the EISA Observer Mission Report on the Botswana parliamentary and local government elections which took place on 16 October 2009. EISA deployed a three-person Technical Assessment Team to the Botswana parliamentary and local government elections in October 2009. The report provides technical assessment of the Technical Team of these elections, and includes observations and analysis regarding pre-election, election and post-election phases. The report also has conclusions and recommendations which may be useful for future handling of national elections in Botswana. Click here to access the full report.

BIDPA Ranked Top Think Tank in Sub-Saharan Africa

The Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis has attained a special milestone as a research Institute, having been ranked the top...