Author/Editor:

International Monetary Fund. African Dept.

Publication Date:

July 22, 2019

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Niger faces daunting development challenges, aggravated by terrorist incursions, low uranium export prices, and climate change. Nonetheless, GDP growth picked up to 6.5 percent last year- and should average above 7 percent over the next five years thanks to reforms, substantial donor support, several large-scale projects, and a one-time boost from the projected commencement of crude oil exports in 2022.

Series:

Country Report No. 19/239