Dominican Republic: 2024 Article IV Consultation-Press Release and Staff Report

International Monetary Fund

No 2024/294, IMF Staff Country Reports from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: The 2024 Article IV Consultation explains that a track record of sound policies and institutional policy frameworks has helped the Dominican Republic achieve robust and resilient economic growth and low inflation over the last two decades. Effective policies contributed to a growth moderation that appropriately supported inflation’s rapid and sustained return to its target last year and then aided the recovery, while close monitoring of the financial sector supported macro-financial stability. Planned enhancements to policy frameworks and deepening structural reforms—in particular, comprehensive fiscal and electricity reforms—have the potential to further support stability, competitiveness, and inclusive growth. The financial sector remains resilient and well capitalized, and efforts to bring the regulatory framework up to the latest international standards should continue. The fiscal policy framework and spending and revenue efficiency can be further enhanced by continued improvements to public financial management and further strengthening of revenue administration. Reforms to education and the labor market, alongside further improvements to social outcomes and implementation of climate adaptation and mitigation policies will be critical to support inclusive and resilient growth and continue to reduce vulnerabilities.

Keywords: article IV consultation discussion; statistics office; inequality construction sector statistics; policy priority; currency of the Dominican Republic; Western Hemisphere department; Public sector; Fiscal stance; Global; Central America (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 115
Date: 2024-09-13
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