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Mar 2016
9m 3s

Gabon Hit by Oil Price Slide

IMF PODCASTS
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The IMF’s most recent review of Gabon’s economy shows it’s been hit hard by the oil price decline. In this podcast, we speak with IMF Mission Chief for Gabon, Montfort Mlachila, who says the country can build resilience and revive growth by diversifying its economy.

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Montfort Mlachila, IMF Mission Chief for Gabon

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