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Zambia: 2023 Article IV Consultation, First Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, and Financing Assurances Review-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Zambia

July 13, 2023

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Zambia: 2023 Article IV Consultation, First Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, and Financing Assurances Review-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Zambia, (USA: International Monetary Fund, 2023) accessed November 21, 2024

Summary

Zambia has made commendable progress over the last two years in implementing its reform agenda to stabilize the economy, lay the foundation for inclusive growth, and create jobs against the backdrop of significant external shocks. The authorities reached an agreement with official creditors on June 22 on a debt restructuring consistent with program parameters. The restoration of fiscal and debt sustainability, together with reforms to boost private and human capital investment, and strengthen governance and anti-corruption, support a positive medium-term economic outlook. Nonetheless, with poverty and inequality amongst the highest in the world and climate vulnerabilities high, significant challenges remain. Sustained efforts are essential to maintain fiscal credibility while also creating sufficient space for social, development, and climate spending.

Subject: Arrears, Debt sustainability, Debt sustainability analysis, External debt, International organization, Monetary policy, Public debt

Keywords: Africa, Arrears, Authorities' effort, Debt sustainability, Debt sustainability analysis, ECF arrangement, Global, Government system, Governments of China, Reform effort, Zambian authorities

Publication Details

  • Pages:

    142

  • Volume:

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  • DOI:

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  • Issue:

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  • Series:

    Country Report No. 2023/256

  • Stock No:

    1ZMBEA2023002

  • ISBN:

    9798400249761

  • ISSN:

    1934-7685

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