Republic of Fiji: 2017 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Fiji

IMF Staff Country Reports, February 8, 2018

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• Published: February 8, 2018
• Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781484340790.002

Economic recovery and growth

• Fiji’s economy is recovering well after Tropical Cyclone Winston.
• Expected to record its eighth consecutive year of expansion in 2017.
• Growth is expected to pick up to about 4 percent in 2017.
• Growth drivers cited:
  • Reconstruction activities.
  • A vibrant tourism sector.
  • Recovery of agriculture production.
• The growth momentum is projected to continue in the coming years.

Inflation and prices

• Inflation declined sharply in recent months as the supply of food items started to normalize.
• Inflation is projected to remain about 3 percent.

Risks to the outlook

• Risks to the economic outlook are largely related to external developments.

Policy topics and subjects covered

• Credit
• Fiscal policy
• Fiscal stance
• Government debt management
• Money
• Public debt
• Public financial management (PFM)

Keywords and regional focus

• Australia and New Zealand
• CR
• Credit
• Exchange rate
• Fiji
• Fiscal policy buffer
• Global
• Government
• Government debt management
• Government operation
• Government's intention
• Growth momentum
• Growth potential
• ISCR
• Pacific Islands
• Private sector development

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