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The report frames Comoros’ growth model at a critical crossroads, then proposes pathways to unlock growth potential through improved economic performance, expanded human and physical capital, and a reform agenda focused on productivity. 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The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this work. The boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of The World Bank concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries.  \nRights and Permissions  \nThe material in this work is subject to copyright. Because The World Bank encourages dissemination of its knowledge, this work may be reproduced, in whole or in part, for noncommercial purposes as long as full attribution to this work is given.  \nAttribution—Please cite the work as follows: “World Bank. 2023. The Union of Comoros Country Economic Memorandum: Boosting Growth for Greater Opportunities. World Bank: Washington DC”  \nAll queries on rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to World Bank Publications, The World Bank Group, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; fax: 202-522-2625; e-mail: [pubrights@worldbank.org](pubrights@worldbank.org).  \nCover photo credits: Nextez, Moroni, Comoros.  \nBOOSTING GROWTH FOR GREATER OPPORTUNITIES  \niii  \nAcknowledgement  \nThe preparation of the Comoros Country Economic Memorandum was led by Steve Loris Gui-Diby (Senior Country Economist) and based on different background papers. Steve Loris Gui-Diby (Senior Country Economist), Mamadou Tanou Balde (Consultant), and Hrisyana Stefanova Doytchinova (Consultant) prepared a macroeconomic background paper, and Manuel Jose Garcia Santana (Senior Economist), Federico Ivan Fiuratti (Consultant), and Steven Michael Pennings (Economist) prepared long-term growth projections. Alex Pio (Senior Private Sector Specialist-Tourism) and Hrisyana Stefanova Doytchinova (Consultant) prepared a background paper on the tourism sector, and they benefited from research assistance from Mohamed Said Ali (Consultant), who conducted a tourism firm survey in August-September 2022. Charlotte De Fontaubert (Senior Fisheries Specialist) and Daniel Thomas Lyng (Consultant) co-authored a background paper on the fisheries sector, while Julia Rachel Ravelosoa (Senior Social Protection Economist), Francis Muamba Mulangu (Senior Economist-Statistician), Michael Keller (Consultant), and Rakotomanana Faly (Consultant) prepared a background paper on labor force participation. Alberto Portugal (Senior Economist), Shane Sela (Senior Trade Facilitation Specialist), Manon Schuppers (Consultant), and Anita Nyajur (Consultant) prepared background papers on international trade issues, while Paul Moreno-Lopez (Senior Economist) reviewed the background papers and provided substantive inputs to earlier draft versions. Joana Monteiro Da Mota (Consultant) participated in the preparation of thereport at the conceptual stage. Valuable inputs were received from Clement Gevaudan (Consultant), Cecilia ParadiGuilford (Senior Digital Development Specialist), Fanjaniaina Prisca Mamitiana (Private Sector Development Specialist), and Etienne Sannicolo (Financial Sector Specialist) .  \nColleagues in Moroni and Washington, DC, including Sitti Fatouma Ahmed, Matoiri Boina Ramlat, and Nani A. 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