IMF Staff Country Reports

Timor-Leste: 2021 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Timor-Leste

Publication Date:

July 14, 2021

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Although Timor-Leste has made considerable progress in many areas since its independence in 2002, it faces significant medium-term challenges. The nation has pressing development needs, young institutions, and is highly dependent on oil. Oil revenues from active fields, which have been the main source of funding for government spending, are drying up. The non-oil private sector economy remains underdeveloped and lack of good jobs and high youth unemployment are serious concerns.

Series:

Country Report No. 2021/152

Subject:

Commodities Debt sustainability analysis Expenditure External debt International organization Monetary policy Oil Public debt

Frequency:

regular