Central Asia’s rapid growth to continue in 2006-2007, says ADB
09:58, april 7, 2006Author: Zarrina Ergasheva
DUSHANBE
, April 7, Asia-Plus -
Central Asia
will maintain its rapid economic expansion with GDP growth in the region projected at 10.3% in 2006 and 9.8% in 2007, according to a report released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on April 6 says. The region grew 10.9% in 2005, according to the report.
According to information from the ADB Mission in
Tajikistan
, the 2006 edition of ADB’s annual economic publication “Asian Development Outlook” (
ADO
) forecasts overall growth for the 43 countries of developing
Asia
of 7.2% in 2006 and 7% in 2007.
Regional inflation is expected to rise slightly to about 7.9% in 2006, but the current account is now expected to post a strong surplus due to high oil prices.
Many Central Asian economies are benefiting from a range of reform measures under way. But the overall picture masks a large gap between growth in the oil-producing nations and the rest. As a region,
Central Asia
would benefit most from an aggressive campaign to remove barriers to trade and foster closer economic cooperation
ADO 2006 notes that GDP growth in
Tajikistan
slowed to 6.7% in 2005 due mainly to falling cotton production and deterioration in the terms of trade. The outlook is for a recovery in activity with GDP growth projected at 8% in 2006 and then moderating to 6% in 2007. Progress has been made in implementing a poverty reduction and growth strategy in recent years, despite the legacy of weak institutional capacity and a limited resource base. Medium-term economic prospects are promising in view of the start of major foreign-invested projects and intensified efforts to advance structural reforms.
ABOUT: ADB, based in
Manila
, is dedicated to reducing poverty in the
Asia
and Pacific region through pro-poor sustainable economic growth, social development, and good governance. Established in 1966, it is owned by 64 members – 46 from the region. In 2005, it approved loans and technical assistance totalling $5.8 billion and $198.8 million, respectively.
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