Maldives: 2016 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Maldives
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Summary:
This paper discusses recent economic developments, outlook, and risks of Maldives’ economy. Maldives living standards have risen to middle-income levels over the past two decades driven by tourism development. The country’s geography creates fiscal challenges, and the economy has faced persistent fiscal deficits over the past decade. The economy is highly exposed to climate change, a fact that further adds to fiscal costs. The real economy outperformed its peers in the past few years, but tourism slowed last year. Public debt is high and on a rising trajectory. A detailed national development strategy would ensure that investment plans are well coordinated and bring about bigger growth dividends.
Series:
Country Report No. 2016/135
Subject:
Climate change Economic sectors Environment External debt Fiscal policy Fiscal stance Public and publicly-guaranteed external debt Public debt Tourism
English
Publication Date:
May 31, 2016
ISBN/ISSN:
9781484356661/1934-7685
Stock No:
1MDVEA2016001
Pages:
82
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