Dominica: Sixth Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility and Financing Assurances Review

Publication Date:

August 4, 2006

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Dominica showed a commendable progress under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) program. Executive Directors welcomed the strong macroeconomic performance, fiscal adjustment, and collaborative debt restructuring effort. They appreciated the introduction of a value-added tax (VAT) and an excise tax and stressed the need for the implementation of robust structural reforms to promote a sustained strong growth and poverty reduction. They agreed that the strong implementation of the policies under the program will help balance the risks and provide adequate performance.

Series:

Country Report No. 2006/291

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

August 4, 2006

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451810943/1934-7685

Stock No:

1DMAEA2006003

Pages:

64

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