Uruguay: Second Review under the Stand-By Arrangement, Requests for Modification, Waiver of Nonobservance and Applicability of Performance Criteria, and Extension of Repurchase Expectations in the Credit Tranches

Publication Date:

March 24, 2006

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Uruguay’s Second Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement and Requests for Modification, Waiver of Nonobservance and Applicability of Performance Criteria are discussed. Growth remains robust, inflation is subdued, and the external position continues to strengthen, with buoyant exports and upward pressure on the peso. Fiscal performance has been better than expected, with public debt continuing to fall as a percentage of GDP. Structural reforms are also progressing well, with key new reform initiatives under way in several areas.

Series:

Country Report No. 2006/123

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

March 24, 2006

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451839333/1934-7685

Stock No:

1URYEA2006001

Pages:

84

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