Myanmar: 2018 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Myanmar

April 10, 2019

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Myanmar: 2018 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Myanmar, (USA: International Monetary Fund, 2019) accessed November 21, 2024

Summary

This 2018 Article IV Consultation highlights that Myanmar’s economy is expected to gain steam albeit at a somewhat slower pace than previously envisaged but faces greater downside risks including from the crisis in Rakhine state. The country’s long-term prospects remain strong, supported by a growing demographic dividend, a competitive labor force and its strategic location. The discussions recommend that successful implementation of the second wave of reforms in the Myanmar Sustainable Development Plan with a focus on peace, stability and good governance will help sustain the growth take-off and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Financial regulations and supervision should be strengthened with a view to ensuring financial stability and deepening, while forming contingency plans to address systemic banking risks, and strengthening the resolution framework. Fiscal policy should be directed towards SDG-related spending, while lowering Central Bank of Myanmar financing and ensuring debt sustainability. The business environment is expected to benefit from upgraded infrastructure, access to finance, and strengthening of the overall governance framework.

Subject: Banking, Central banks, Economic and financial statistics, External debt, External sector statistics, Monetary operations, Public debt, Revenue administration

Keywords: Asia and Pacific, Capital goods import, CR, Deposit auction rate, External sector statistics, FDI inflow, FDI project approval, Global, Inflation rate., ISCR, Monetary operations, Myanmar's Union parliament, Rate

Publication Details

Pages:

91
Volume:

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Series:

Country Report No. 2019/100
Stock No:

1MMREA2019002
ISBN:

9781498307093
ISSN:

1934-7685

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