Georgia: Staff Report for the 2003 Article IV Consultation
IMF Staff Country Reports, November 10, 2003
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Bibliographic details
- Published: November 10, 2003
- Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451814538.002
Summary
- Since the conclusion of the last Article IV Consultation in October 2001, Georgia's macroeconomic performance has been encouraging.
- The 2003 Article IV Consultation and program discussions were held against the backdrop of protracted deviations from the IMF-supported program.
- Discussions with government officials and the business community highlighted the need for bolder efforts to improve Georgia's business environment and investment climate.
Key findings and themes
- Macroeconomic performance: described as "encouraging" since October 2001.
- Program implementation: consultations occurred amid "protracted deviations from the IMF-supported program."
- Reform priorities: emphasis on "bolder efforts to improve Georgia's business environment and investment climate" as identified by government officials and the business community.
Subject classifications and keywords
- Subject: Arrears, Currencies, Expenditure, External debt, Money, Revenue administration
- Keywords: Arrears, autonomous Anti-Corruption Bureau, CR, Currencies, Georgian authorities, government, ISCR, lari, lari deposit, rate of inflation, state, state property, twelve-month rate of inflation