Republic of Belarus: 2013 Article IV Consultation and Fourth Post-Program Monitoring Discussions

June 12, 2013

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Republic of Belarus: 2013 Article IV Consultation and Fourth Post-Program Monitoring Discussions, (USA: International Monetary Fund, 2013) accessed December 28, 2024

Also available in: русский

Summary

The economic model of Belarus is increasingly untenable, resulting in poor policy outcomes. Strong and predictable macroeconomic policies are essential to promote stability. A further reduction in directed and subsidized lending operations is needed. The National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB) should tighten liquidity and stand ready to take further measures to ensure disinflation. Banking supervision has improved, but high foreign exchange lending growth poses risks. Strong structural reform remains critical to achieving higher sustainable growth. The Development Bank should be used to facilitate broader financial sector reform.

Subject: Directed credit, External debt, Foreign exchange, Inflation, Money, Prices, Public debt

Keywords: Assessment, Baltics, BCSE exchange, Belarus, Belarusian authorities, CR, DB lending, Directed credit, Eastern Europe, Europe, GDP, GDP share, Global, Inflation, ISCR, Market, Obligations of the state, Policy, Share of SME

Publication Details

Pages:

57
Volume:

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DOI:

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Series:

Country Report No. 2013/159
Stock No:

1BLREA2013001
ISBN:

9781484321331
ISSN:

1934-7685

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