Mauritius: Staff Report for the 2017 Article IV Consultation-Press Release and Staff Report
IMF Staff Country Reports, December 8, 2017
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- Published: December 8, 2017
- Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781484331521.002
International reserve buffers and external sector
- International reserve buffers have improved substantially in Mauritius.
Growth outlook and government strategy
- The government intends to pursue an ambitious growth strategy anchored on significant public investments in infrastructure and improvements in the business environment.
- Growth is projected at 3.9 percent in 2017, and about 4.0 percent over the medium term.
Financial sector and stability
- The authorities have taken steps to mitigate financial stability risks and are well-advanced in modernizing financial sector regulation.
- The vibrant Global Business Sector faces pressure from international anti-tax avoidance initiatives.
Fiscal position and inflationary risks
- Fiscal space is limited.
- Fiscal risks are increasing.
- There are signs of building inflationary pressures.
Mauritius: Staff Report for the 2017 Article IV Consultation-Press Release and Staff Report (December 8, 2017).
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