Jamaica: 2016 Article IV Consultation, Eleventh and Twelfth Reviews Under the Extended Fund Facility and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Jamaica

June 21, 2016

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Jamaica: 2016 Article IV Consultation, Eleventh and Twelfth Reviews Under the Extended Fund Facility and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Jamaica, (USA: International Monetary Fund, 2016) accessed September 19, 2024

Summary

This paper aims to discuss the economic reform program in Jamaica that focuses on reducing macroeconomic vulnerabilities, fostering growth, creating conditions for financial deepening and inclusion, reallocating public resources to maximize economic returns, and improving competitiveness. After three years of difficult economic reforms, inflation is at historical lows, current account deficit has more than halved, net international reserves have doubled, and access to domestic and international financial markets has been restored, supported by upgrades in credit ratings and historically high business confidence indicators. Comprehensive reforms in tax policy and administration have been and continue to be undertaken, while strict adherence to fiscal discipline have helped place debt on a downward trajectory.

Subject: Banking, Economic sectors, Expenditure, Financial regulation and supervision, Public debt, Public sector, Revenue administration

Keywords: Caribbean, CR, Global, Government, Government of Jamaica, Government's commitment, IMF definition, ISCR, Phased personal income tax reform, Private sector, Public sector, Reform, Reform agenda

Publication Details

Pages:

131
Volume:

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Series:

Country Report No. 2016/181
Stock No:

1JAMEA2016002
ISBN:

9781475517682
ISSN:

1934-7685

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