Somalia: First Review Under the Staff-Monitored Program-Press Release; and Staff Report
IMF Staff Country Reports, February 26, 2019
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- Published: February 26, 2019
- Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781498300476.002
Summary findings
- This first review under the Staff-Monitored Program (SMP) of Somalia notes that, supported by a favorable rainy season, economic growth is recovering and inflation easing.
- Unemployment is very high, and development and social needs are very large.
- Policy discussions centered on the 2018 supplementary budget, the 2019 budget, as well as the macroeconomic framework.
- Discussions laid the groundwork for the second and final review under SMP III and on near-term policy priorities.
- Considering satisfactory performance under the SMP and the authorities’ continued strong commitment to reform implementation, the IMF staff supports the completion of the first review under SMP III.
Performance on program targets and structural benchmarks (SBs)
- All end-June and end-September 2018 indicative targets and all structural benchmarks (SBs) have been met.
- Of the 10 remaining SBs, due end-December 2018 and end-March 2019:
- Preliminary information suggests that two have already been met.
- Progress has been made towards achieving seven others.
- Completion of one SB is likely to be delayed.
Risks, outlook, and mitigation
- Risks to the program and the outlook remain elevated.
- A continued commitment to reform and donors’ sustained support will help mitigate the risks.
Subjects and keywords
- Subject: Anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), Arrears, Banking, Budget planning and preparation, Crime, External debt, Public financial management (PFM), Revenue administration
- Keywords: Anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), Arrears, authorities' action plan, authorities' effort, authority, Budget planning and preparation, CR, fund staff estimate, government, ISCR, reform, reform momentum, Somali authorities, stepped-up effort
International Monetary Fund. Somalia: First Review Under the Staff-Monitored Program-Press Release; and Staff Report. February 26, 2019.
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