## Qatar: 2010 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Staff Statement and Supplement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Qatar

_IMF Staff Country Reports, March 9, 2011_

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## Bibliographic details
- Published: March 9, 2011
- Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781455219957.002

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### Macroeconomic performance and drivers
- Qatar has weathered the global economic crisis well.
- Enhancement of liquefied natural gas capacity (LNG), government support to the banking system, and increase in public spending sustain the high growth rates.
- There is a need to monitor aggregate demand to prevent the resurgence of inflation pressures.

### Financial sector resilience and oversight
- The creation of a financial stability unit is noted.
- Recent stress tests show the banking system’s resilience to market and credit risks.

### Data quality and statistical work
- Coordination among data providers is noted.
- Intention to seek technical assistance in consumer price index is noted.

### Key findings and policy implications
- Findings:
  - LNG capacity expansion, banking system support, and higher public spending underpin continued high growth.
  - Stress tests indicate resilience to market and credit risks.
  - Aggregate demand requires monitoring to avoid renewed inflationary pressures.
  - Institutional steps are being taken to strengthen financial oversight and data coordination.
- Policy recommendations / action points:
  - Monitor aggregate demand closely to prevent resurgence of inflation pressures.
  - Continue strengthening financial sector oversight via the financial stability unit.
  - Follow up on stress-test results with appropriate macroprudential and supervisory measures as needed.
  - Pursue technical assistance to improve the consumer price index and enhance coordination among data providers.

*International Monetary Fund. Qatar: 2010 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Staff Statement and Supplement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Qatar*

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