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Summary of the Ex Post Assessment of Longer-Term Program Engagement in Mali

Core Content

This document presents the Ex Post Assessment (EPA) of Mali's longer-term program engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from 2004 to 2011. It includes a Staff Report, a Statement by the Executive Director, and a Public Information Notice on the Executive Board's discussion. The assessment evaluates the effectiveness of Fund-supported programs, the progress in macroeconomic and structural reforms, and medium-term policy challenges.

Main Objectives and Policies

Fund-Supported Programs

• The first program (2004–2007) and the second program (2008–2011) were both centered on macroeconomic and financial stability and sustainable growth.
• The programs aimed to:
  • Maintain macroeconomic stability
  • Increase resources for poverty reduction
  • Enhance public spending efficiency
  • Achieve inflation control
  • Promote growth through structural reforms

Key Structural Reforms

• The reforms covered tax policy and revenue administration, public financial management (PFM), financial sector development, cotton sector reform, and utilities reform (electricity and telecom).

Macroeconomic Trends (2004–2010)

Economic Growth

• Average GDP growth was 4.5% per year (2.2% per capita), higher than WAEMU countries but below the sub-Saharan Africa average.
• Growth was constrained by weak performance in secondary and tertiary sectors and bad harvests in 2004 and 2007.

Inflation

• Inflation remained low and stable, averaging 3% per year during 2004–2010.
• Headline inflation rose during the 2008 food and fuel crisis but was less severe than in other sub-Saharan countries.

Fiscal Performance

• Budget deficits were kept sustainable, though exceeded WAEMU convergence criteria.
• Tax revenue-to-GDP ratio remained around 15%, lower than WAEMU and sub-Saharan Africa averages, despite reform efforts.
• Public investment was not sufficient to meet rising demographic pressures and attract private investment.

Current Account Deficits

• Current account deficits (excluding grants) averaged around 10% of GDP, highlighting high reliance on foreign aid and debt relief.

Assessment of Fund Involvement

Program Effectiveness

• The programs were successful in maintaining macroeconomic stability and containing public spending.
• Tax reforms and public financial management improvements were notable achievements.
• The financial sector development efforts improved prudential standards and introduced new mechanisms, though challenges in loan recovery and governance persisted.
• The cotton sector reform was partially implemented, with the CMDT privatization delayed due to stakeholder resistance and weak ownership structures.

Collaboration with the World Bank

• The Fund worked closely with the World Bank on structural reforms, particularly in the cotton sector and public sector governance.
• This collaboration helped build technical capacity and strengthen domestic institutions.

Medium-Term Policy Challenges

• Vulnerability to external shocks remains high due to reliance on commodity exports and agricultural production.
• Employment creation is a major challenge, given the rapidly growing labor force and limited economic diversification.
• Public investment needs to increase to support infrastructure development and private sector growth.
• Fiscal deconcentration and improved coordination between debt strategy and fiscal policy are required.
• Structural reforms in the financial sector, cotton sector, and utilities are critical for long-term growth and poverty reduction.

Key Information

• IMF involvement: Two programs were reviewed, the first from 2004–2007 and the second from 2008–2011.
• Debt relief: Mali reached the HIPC completion point in 2003 and received MDRI debt relief in 2006.
• Debt sustainability: The latest analysis shifted Mali's debt risk classification from low to moderate due to volatile gold exports and uncertain export diversification.
• Technical assistance: The Fund provided extensive support in revenue administration, public financial management, and financial sector reforms.
• Future program: A new Fund program is recommended to address external financing needs and support structural reforms.

Conclusion

The Fund-supported programs contributed to macroeconomic stability and fiscal sustainability in Mali, but growth remained below regional and global averages. Structural reforms in the financial and cotton sectors were partially implemented, and public investment was insufficient to meet development needs. Improved governance, deconcentration of fiscal responsibilities, and enhanced competitiveness are required to sustain growth and reduce poverty. A new program is recommended to address ongoing challenges and support long-term economic development.