Seychelles: 2022 Article IV Consultation, Second Review Under the Extended Fund Facility Arrangement, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria and Indicative Targets-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Seychelles
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Summary:
This paper presents Seychelles’ 2022 Article IV Consultation, Second Review under the Extended Fund Facility Arrangement, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria and Indicative Targets. Seychelles’ economic recovery in 2021 vastly outperformed projections, fueled by a faster-than-expected rebound of the tourism sector. The authorities are committed to reducing debt vulnerabilities and creating fiscal space to address future risks. The structural reform agenda will continue to focus on revenue administration, public financial management, and governance, including digitalization, state-owned-enterprise reform, and climate change adaptation and mitigation policies. Monetary policy remains appropriately accommodative, and the authorities are committed to closely monitoring inflationary pressures. The authorities are committed to reducing debt vulnerabilities and creating fiscal space to address future risks. The structural reform agenda will continue to focus on revenue administration, public financial management, and governance, including digitalization, state-owned enterprise reform, and climate change adaptation and mitigation policies. The country remains vulnerable to climate change.
Series:
Country Report No. 2022/249
Subject:
Economic sectors Expenditure International organization Monetary policy Money National accounts Public debt
Frequency:
regular
English
Publication Date:
July 26, 2022
ISBN/ISSN:
9798400216367/1934-7685
Stock No:
1SYCEA2022003
Format:
Paper
Pages:
102
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