This web page provides information on the activities of the IMF's office in Suriname, views of IMF staff, and relations between Suriname and the IMF. Additional information can be found on the Suriname and IMF country page, including official IMF reports and Executive Board documents in English that deal with Suriname.
Suriname and the IMF

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At a Glance

  • Current IMF membership: 191 countries
  • Suriname joined the Fund in April 27, 1978; Article VIII
  • Total Quotas: SDR 128.90 Million
  • Loans outstanding: Stand-by Arrangements SDR 58.00 Million
  • On December 19, 2016the IMF Executive Board concluded the 2015 Article IV consultation with Suriname ( Press Release 17/14, January 24, 2017)

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IMF's Work on Suriname

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October 25, 2024

Regional Economic Outlook: Western Hemisphere: Rebalancing Policies and Pressing on with Reforms , October 2024

Rebalancing Policies and Pressing on with Reforms

After successfully weathering a series of shocks, most countries in the region are converging to their (tepid) potential. Growth is expected to moderate in late 2024 and 2025, while inflation is projected to continue easing, although gradually. With output gaps mostly closed and inflation near target in most cases, policies should be rebalanced. Fiscal consolidation should advance without delay to rebuild buffers while protecting priority public investment and social spending. Most central banks are well placed to proceed with monetary easing, striking a balance between fending off the risk of reemerging price pressures and avoiding an undue economic contraction. Over the medium-term, growth is expected to remain close to its low historical average, reflecting long-standing, unresolved challenges. Pressing on with structural reforms will be key to boost potential growth and raise living standards.
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