IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Ukraine
IMF News, November 25, 2019
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Bibliographic details
- Published: November 25, 2019
Mission overview
- Press Release No. 19/434
- Date: November 25, 2019
- Mission leader: Mr. Ron van Rooden
- Mission dates: November 14-22, 2019
- Note: This mission will not result in a Board discussion.
- Media contact: Gediminas Vilkas; Phone: +1 202 623-7100; Email: MEDIA@IMF.org; Twitter: @IMFSpokesperson
Preliminary findings and assessment
- IMF staff described discussions with the Ukrainian authorities as "constructive and productive."
- The team commended the authorities on "the considerable progress made during the last few months in advancing reforms and continuing with sound economic policies."
- The mission reported "significant further progress in the discussions on policies and reforms that can underpin a new IMF-supported program."
Policy areas discussed
- Monetary policies
- Fiscal policies
- Financial sector policies
- Reforms to improve the business environment
- Reforms to strengthen the rule of law
- Reforms to increase economic growth
Next steps
- "Discussions will continue in the coming weeks."
IMF Communications Department — End-of-Mission press release (views expressed are those of IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF’s Executive Board).