Senegal: Second Review Under the Policy Coordination Instrument and Request for Modification of Quantitative Targets-Press Release; and Staff Report

International Monetary Fund

No 2021/018, IMF Staff Country Reports from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: Although the pandemic has remained fairly contained in Senegal, its economic impact has been severe. Strong fiscal and monetary policy support has helped bolster the health system and cushion the economic shock, with additional fiscal spending exceeding 3 percent of GDP. The IMF disbursed US$442 million (100 percent of quota) under the RFI/RCF in April to support the crisis response. An ambitious 2021–23 economic recovery plan aims to build a more resilient economy and support inclusive and private sector-led growth. WAEMU Finance Ministers agreed to return to the 3 percent of GDP fiscal deficit anchor more gradually (by 2023) owing to the pandemic’s impact and the security challenges in the Sahel.

Keywords: ISCR; CR; monetary policy support; hydrocarbon GDP; budget execution transparency; GDP deflator; development objective; Senegal authorities; strong fiscal policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 82
Date: 2021-01-19
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