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Last update - 15:48 25/04/2008 IMF praises PA for 'bold reforms,' strides toward fiscal sustainability By The Associated Press Tags: Mahmoud Abbas, IMF The International Monetary Fund on Friday praised the Palestinian government for what it calls 'bold reforms' and said it was making strides toward fiscal sustainability. The agency's report Friday praises President Mahmoud Abbas' government for freezing public sector hiring and wage increases and reducing utility s Advertisement ubsidies. But it says the deficit remains high. The Abbas government has promised international donors to try to reduce spending, and especially the government payroll. The IMF issues regular progress reports on the government's performance. The reports are part of a Palestinian development plan underwritten by $7.7 billion (4.9 billion) in international aid. The IMF report also calls on Israel to ease movement restrictions to help the Palestinian economy recover. Bookmark to del.icio.us   Peer pressure Facing widespread pressure, Nadine Gordimer may pull out of Israel writers meet. My struggle German Jewish leader backs the publication of an annotated version of Hitler's Mein Kampf.   1.   Good Job! An non-political entity says it like it is 17:29  |  American 25/04/08   2.   PA Bold reforms 18:14  |  Dr. David Feigenbaum 25/04/08   3.   #2- David.. 22:45  |  Realistic 25/04/08   4.   #1 America is doing wonderfully 23:22  |  Panther Jet 25/04/08   5.   # 4 hey panther jet? 10:42  |  eric 26/04/08

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