IMF Staff Country Reports

Republic of Croatia: First Review of the Stand-By Arrangement

Publication Date:

November 20, 2001

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

The Croatian authorities are likely to either meet or exceed the original growth, inflation, and international reserves objectives under the Stand-By Arrangement. Executive Directors commended the program, and stressed the need to maintain fiscal sustainability, and reduce public wages and employment from unsustainable levels. They welcomed the Croatian National Bank for pursing price stability, and emphasized the need to maintain fiscal and monetary policies, and accelerate structural reforms. Directors agreed that Croatia has successfully completed the first review under the Stand-By Arrangement.

Series:

Country Report No. 2001/209

Subject:

Banking Central banks Currencies Economic sectors Exchange rates Foreign exchange International reserves Money Privatization