Tonga: 2011 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Alternate Executive Director for Tonga

International Monetary Fund

No 2011/110, IMF Staff Country Reports from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: Tonga’s economy showed recovery from recent shocks on the back of stronger tourism activity and fiscal expansion. In spite of generous grant inflows, Tonga remains at “high risk of debt distress” according to World Bank-IMF debt sustainability analysis. Executive Directors stressed that fiscal consolidation is necessary to ensure fiscal sustainability, and encouraged authorities to set up a comprehensive debt-management strategy to limit the credit and currency risks. Directors welcomed the government’s policy to pursue structural reforms to promote private sector activity and restore fiscal sustainability.

Keywords: ISCR; CR; exchange rate; private sector; IMF debt sustainability analysis; Tongan authorities; Tonga energy road map endeavour; resource utilization; government plan; growth momentum; Bank credit; Public and publicly-guaranteed external debt; Global; Pacific Islands (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 68
Date: 2011-05-19
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