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Zambia: Third Review Under the Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility, Requests for Augmentation of Access, Modifications of the Monetary Policy Consultation Clause and of Quantitative Performance Criteria, and Financing Assurances Review-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Zambia

June 26, 2024

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International Monetary Fund. African Dept. "Zambia: Third Review Under the Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility, Requests for Augmentation of Access, Modifications of the Monetary Policy Consultation Clause and of Quantitative Performance Criteria, and Financing Assurances Review-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Zambia", IMF Staff Country Reports 2024, 190 (2024), accessed December 30, 2024, https://doi.org/10.5089/9798400279997.002

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This paper discusses Zambia’s Third Review under the Arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility, Requests for Augmentation of Access, Modifications of the Monetary Policy Consultation Clause and of Quantitative Performance Criteria, and Financing Assurances Review. A tight monetary stance until inflation declines toward the Bank of Zambia’s target range would help anchor inflation expectations. Reserve accumulation and sustained exchange rate flexibility remain critical to address external shocks. Financial sector reforms are important to foster financial stability and inclusion. The authorities remain committed to supporting macroeconomic stability, restoring fiscal and debt sustainability, clearing arrears, and addressing Zambia’s drought-related humanitarian needs. They are also focused on advancing structural and governance reforms to promote inclusive growth. Governance and structural reforms remain key to promoting private sector activity and economic diversification. Implementing the Access-to-Information Act, reviewing the Anti-Corruption Act in a timely manner, and enhancing transparency and governance in the energy and mining sectors will help reduce policy uncertainty, improve the business climate, and attract greater investments.

Subject: Arrears, Debt sustainability, Debt sustainability analysis, External debt, Public debt

Keywords: Arrear accumulation, Arrears, Budget support disbursement, Containment effort, Debt sustainability, Debt sustainability analysis, Fuel arrears, Global, Liability management operation

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