IMF Staff Country Reports

Honduras: First Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement and Under the Standby Credit Facility-Staff Report; Staff Statement; Press Release; and Statement by the Executive Director for Honduras.

May 10, 2011

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International Monetary Fund. "Honduras: First Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement and Under the Standby Credit Facility-Staff Report; Staff Statement; Press Release; and Statement by the Executive Director for Honduras.", IMF Staff Country Reports 2011, 101 (2011), accessed 12/5/2025, https://doi.org/10.5089/9781455283576.002

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Summary

The authorities’ remain committed to lower the fiscal deficit and stabilize the public debt-to-GDP ratio at 30 percent of GDP while improving the quality of expenditure. The authorities agree to maintain public expenditure within the ceilings established in the 2011 budget. Further progress in public sector reform is essential for improving the efficiency and sustainability of public finances. Progress has been made in improving the government’s debt management strategy. The central bank has prepared a plan for upgrading the monetary policy framework.

Subject: Banking, Credit, Economic sectors, External debt, Money, Public debt, Public sector, Revenue administration

Keywords: commercial bank credit, CR, Credit, credit to the private sector, Honduras executive board meeting, IMF credit lines, ISCR, Public sector, staff appraisal