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Economic and Institutional Reforms in French-Speaking West Africa: Impact on Efficiency and Growth

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This essay examines some outcomes of two decades of market oriented reforms in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). In general, economic performance, measured by growth of per capita incomes, has not been encouraging, despite far reaching reforms, including privatization, liberalization, and deep regional integration. Social indicators suggest that poverty reduction has not been achieved through reforms. Several indicators on access to primary health care, and inputs and outcomes in primary education show deteriorating trends in the majority of countries.

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  • Anders Danielson, 2001. "Economic and Institutional Reforms in French-Speaking West Africa: Impact on Efficiency and Growth," WIDER Working Paper Series DP2001-28, World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER).
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    1. AfDB AfDB, 2005. "Working Paper 80 - Making Public Sector Management Work for Africa: Back to the Drawing - Board," Working Paper Series 2214, African Development Bank.
    2. AfDB AfDB, 2005. "Working Paper 80 - Making Public Sector Management Work for Africa: Back to the Drawing - Board," Working Paper Series 2294, African Development Bank.
    3. Goran Hyden, 2005. "Working Paper 80 - Making Public Sector Management Work for Africa: Back to the Drawing - Board," Working Paper Series 215, African Development Bank.
    4. W. A. Naudé, 2004. "The effects of policy, institutions and geography on economic growth in Africa: an econometric study based on cross-section and panel data," Journal of International Development, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 16(6), pages 821-849.
    5. John M. Luiz, 2009. "Institutions and economic performance: Implications for African development," Journal of International Development, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 21(1), pages 58-75.

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