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      "content": "- Publication date: September 22, 2023\n- This paper presents Honduras’ 2023 Article IV Consultation and Requests for an Arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility and an Arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility.\n- The arrangements provide support for the Honduran government’s economic and institutional reform agenda over the next three years.\n- The program aims to support the authorities’ efforts to improve governance and transparency and fight corruption."
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    "Published: September 22, 2023",
    "Series: IMF Staff Country Reports",
    "DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9798400255496.002",
    "Publication date: September 22, 2023",
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