Sri Lanka: Second and Third Reviews Under the Stand-By Arrangement-Staff Report; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Sri Lanka

International Monetary Fund

No 2010/333, IMF Staff Country Reports from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: Economic conditions are improving in Sri Lanka, and are likely to show strong growth. The current account remains strong, and tourism arrivals are rapidly improving. Monetary conditions are stable, and the central bank’s policy stance is appropriate. Reforming the board of investment will address the factors that have eroded the tax base and discouraged domestic investors. Fiscal policy adjustment is needed. Tax reform will put in place legislative changes to permanently reform tax concessions. Financial sector reform has continued in line with the program.

Keywords: ISCR; CR; concession regime; authority; tax concession; authorities' reform agenda; administration structure; budget proposal; Sri Lankan authorities; monetary policy stance; interest rate regime; Budget planning and preparation; Imports; Debt reduction; Global; Asia and Pacific; Central Asia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 52
Date: 2010-10-29
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