IMF report comments on the fiscal position of El Salvador
On 1 July 2016 the IMF published a report and selected issues paper following the conclusion of consultations under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. El Salvador’s economic growth rate has been significantly lower than other
See MorePlatform for Collaboration on Tax releases discussion draft on effective capacity building
The Platform for Collaboration on Tax was set up by the IMF, OECD, UN and World Bank at the request of the G20 group of countries to recommend mechanisms to ensure effective implementation of technical assistance programs. The February 2016 meeting
See MoreIMF report discusses economic policy in Japan
On 20 June 2016 the IMF issued a concluding report following the conclusion of discussions with Japan under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. Japan’s economy is expected to grow at around 0.5% in 2016 but slow to 0.3% in 2017. The
See MoreIMF report comments on the economic position of Latvia
On 16 June 2016 the IMF published on its website a staff report following the conclusion of discussions with Latvia under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. Growth increased to 2.7% in 2015 and investment grew at 2.1% following a
See MoreIMF report comments on economic and fiscal policy of Sri Lanka
On 14 June 2016 the IMF issued a report following the completion of consultations with Sri Lanka under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. GDP growth was 4.8% in 2015, generally unchanged from 2014. The economy is however facing an
See MoreIMF report comments on the economic policy of Peru
On 13 June 2016 the IMF published on its website a concluding statement following the completion of discussions with Peru under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. Peru’s economic growth fell in 2014 as a result of declines in
See MoreIMF working paper looks at policy adjustments required in MENA and CCA countries
On 8 June 2016 the IMF published a Middle East and Central Asia departmental paper on “Learning to Live with Cheaper Oil: Policy Adjustment in Oil Exporting Countries of the Middle East and Central Asia”. The paper looks at policy challenges in
See MoreIMF report comments on the economic position of Guatemala
The IMF has published its concluding statement following consultations with Guatemala under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. The IMF notes that the new administration and legislature in Guatemala are focused on increasing
See MoreIMF report comments on tax policy of Sri Lanka
On 5 February 2016 the IMF released a report following the conclusion of discussions by its staff in Sri Lanka under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. The Sri Lankan economy has been performing positively and real GDP growth was 5.2%
See MoreIMF report comments on the economic position of Uganda
On 6 June 2016 the IMF issued a press release on the completion of the sixth review for Uganda under a program supported by the Policy Support Instrument (PSI) and approval of a one-year extension of the program. The program supports the
See MoreIMF comments on the economic position of Sri Lanka
The IMF has issued a press release following approval of a three year USD 1.5 billion extended arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) with Sri Lanka to support the economic reform agenda. The IMF has also concluded consultations with Sri
See MoreIMF report comments on the economic position of Senegal
On 26 May 2016 the IMF issued a report following the completion of the second review of Senegal’s economic performance under a program supported by the Policy Support Instrument (PSI). Senegal’s economic growth increased from 4.3% in 2014 to
See MoreIMF report comments on fiscal policy in Poland
On 16 May 2016 the IMF published a report on Poland following the completion of discussions under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. Poland’s economy is expanding rapidly and growth reached 3.6% in 2015. Growth is expected to remain
See MoreIMF comments on the economic and fiscal position of France
On 24 May 2016 the IMF published a report on its website following the conclusion of consultations with France under Article IV of its articles of agreement. The IMF notes in the report that France’s economy is recovering but major efforts are
See MoreIMF report comments on economic situation of Czech Republic
On 16 May 2016 the IMF published a report following conclusion of talks with the Czech Republic under Article IV of its articles of agreement. Following a 4.2% expansion of the economy in 2015 growth in the Czech Republic is expected to slow
See MoreIMF report comments on the economic situation in Bosnia
The IMF has reached a staff agreement with Bosnia and Herzegovina on an arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility and on 24 May 2016 published a press release including the statements of IMF staff teams. The economy of Bosnia is recovering and
See MoreIMF report comments on economic position of Luxembourg
On 16 May 2016 the IMF issued a report following the conclusion of talks in Luxembourg under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. Economic growth in Luxembourg has been strong and reached 4.8% in 2015 driven by net exports of financial
See MoreIMF report looks at the economic position in Norway
Norway’s economy has been hit by the fall in oil prices and a decline in offshore investment. The mainland growth fell to 1% in 2015 with a fall in private investment offset by growth in household consumption, an expansionary fiscal policy and an
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