## Maldives: 2024 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Maldives

_IMF Staff Country Reports, May 13, 2024_

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## Bibliographic details
- Published: May 13, 2024
- Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9798400275920.002

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### Economic performance and outlook
- Real gross domestic product growth is estimated to moderate to 4.4 percent in 2023.
- Real gross domestic product growth is projected to rise to 5.2 percent in 2024.
- Recovery from the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has shown resilience despite headwinds from the war in Ukraine.

### Fiscal, external, and public debt vulnerabilities
- Discussions focus on comprehensive policy reforms to:
  - address fiscal vulnerabilities,
  - stem rising balance of payments pressures,
  - safeguard financial stability while supporting sustained strong and inclusive growth.
- Front-loaded fiscal adjustments are urged to reduce vulnerabilities and restore sustainability of public finances.

### Monetary and macroprudential policy recommendations
- Tighter monetary and macroprudential policies are recommended alongside fiscal adjustment.
- Adopting macroprudential policies will help mitigate systemic risks stemming from the sovereign-bank nexus.
- Financial sector oversight and crisis management should be further enhanced.

### Climate, institutions, and mobilizing finance
- Strengthening institutions to support climate adaptation and mitigation efforts is crucial.
- Mobilizing climate finance is identified as a key priority to support climate-related measures.

### Structural and governance reforms for inclusive growth
- Improving the business climate is recommended to support strong and inclusive growth.
- Addressing governance and corruption vulnerabilities is highlighted as necessary.
- Enhancing skill development is recommended to support inclusive growth and labor market needs.

*Source: Maldives: 2024 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Maldives (IMF), May 13, 2024.*

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