Sri Lanka: 2018 Article IV Consultation and the Fourth Review Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Sri Lanka

June 20, 2018

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Sri Lanka: 2018 Article IV Consultation and the Fourth Review Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Sri Lanka, (USA: International Monetary Fund, 2018) accessed June 17, 2025

Summary

This 2018 Article IV Consultation highlights that the Sri Lankan economy is expected to normalize gradually. Following subdued growth in 2017 owing to the lingering effects of weather-related shocks, a recovery is under way as agriculture has started to rebound and growth in exports remains robust. Real GDP growth is expected to reach 4 percent in 2018 and about 5 percent over the medium term. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has effectively curbed credit growth and stabilized inflation, despite recent pressures. However, the economy remains vulnerable to adverse domestic and external shocks, given the still sizable public debt, large refinancing needs, and low external buffers.

Subject: Banking, Credit, Government debt management, Money, National accounts, Public debt, Public financial management (PFM), Revenue administration

Keywords: CR, Credit, Credit growth, Economy, EFF program, Energy-pricing reform, Global, Government, Government debt management, ISCR, Plan, Reform momentum, Rupee-denominated government securities market, Sri Lankan authorities

Publication Details

Pages:

138
Volume:

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Series:

Country Report No. 2018/175
Stock No:

1LKAEA2018002
ISBN:

9781484362310
ISSN:

1934-7685

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