IMF Staff Country Reports

Suriname : 2018 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Suriname

Author/Editor:

International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.

Publication Date:

December 20, 2018

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Suriname is recovering from the deep recession of 2015-16. Growth has turned positive, inflation has reduced to single digits, real interest rates have turned positive, and the external position has on balance strengthened. Nonetheless, the economy remains heavily dependent on the mineral sector, and faces fiscal, monetary, and banking sector vulnerabilities.

Series:

Country Report No. 18/376

Subject:

Article IV consultation reports Bank supervision Banking systems Central Banks Debt sustainability analysis Economic growth Economic indicators External sector Fiscal policy Fiscal sector Macroprudential policies and financial stability Monetary policy Press releases Public financial management Staff reports