IMF Staff Country Reports

Samoa: 2012 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report, Informational Annex, Debt Sustainability Analysis, Public Information Notice, Statement by the Executive Director for Samoa

Publication Date:

August 29, 2012

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

After a moderate recovery in 2010–11, the Samoan economy has shown signs of slowing down amid rising inflation. After two consecutive years of contraction, real GDP has expanded by 2 percent in 2010–11. The Central Bank of Samoa has maintained an accommodative monetary policy to support economic activity. However, continued structural reforms are required to lift Samoa’s economic growth and to ensure financial stability. Considerable progress has been made in tapping customary land for productive use.

Series:

Country Report No. 2012/250

Subject:

Exchange rate adjustments Exchange rates External debt Foreign exchange Inflation Prices Public debt