Grenada: Staff Report for the 2000 Article IV Consultation
July 19, 2000
Summary
The Grenadian economy began to recover owing to progress in a number of reforms, combined with prudent macroeconomic policies that helped boost private sector confidence. Despite these major strides, indices of poverty and unemployment are the highest in the Caribbean region. Revitalizing the agricultural sector is essential for a sustained recovery. Continued vigilance over the domestic banking system is needed. The IMF staff commends the government for maintaining an agenda of ambitious reforms. Although the statistical base has improved in recent years, weaknesses remain.
Subject: Banking, Economic sectors, External debt, National accounts, Private investment, Public debt, Public sector, Revenue administration
Keywords: balance of payments, bill, capital project, Caribbean, CR, deficit, GDP, government, Grenadian authorities, IMF's assessment, industry representative, ISCR, Private investment, private sector, Public sector, real GDP
Pages:
42
Volume:
2000
DOI:
Issue:
085
Series:
Country Report No. 2000/085
Stock No:
1GRDEA0012000
ISBN:
9781451816389
ISSN:
1934-7685
Notes
Included with the Staff Report is the text of Public Information Notice No. 00/50




