Mauritius - Assessment Letter in the Context of the Aid for Trade Initiative
Policy Papers, September 8, 2006
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- Published: September 8, 2006
- Series: Policy Papers
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Summary
- This note presents the IMF staff’s assessment of recent macroeconomic developments in Mauritius and the authorities’ reform strategy to address the negative impact of the loss of preferential access for the textile and sugar sectors and to raise potential growth.
- Drawing on the findings of an IMF staff visit to Mauritius in August 2006, it also updates the most recent staff report on the 2005 Article IV consultation discussed by the Executive Board on December 2, 2005 (published as Country Report No. 06/209).
Context and purpose
- Prepared as an assessment letter in the context of the Aid for Trade Initiative.
- Intended to inform multilateral or bilateral donors or creditors, in particular the World Bank and other International Financial Institutions.
- Based on an IMF staff visit in August 2006 and prior work related to the 2005 Article IV consultation.
Key themes addressed
- Macroeconomic developments in Mauritius.
- Authorities’ reform strategy to mitigate the negative impact from the loss of preferential market access for textile and sugar sectors.
- Measures aimed at raising potential growth.
Notes on usage
- Assessment letters or statements may be prepared for member countries with Fund-supported programs; receiving Fund emergency assistance; with staff-monitored programs; or surveillance-only cases.
- They are typically produced for use by the country with multilateral or bilateral donors or creditors, in particular the World Bank and other International Financial Institutions.
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