Kingdom of the Netherlands-Aruba: 2025 Article IV Consultation Discussions-Press Release; and Staff Report

International Monetary Fund

No 2025/315, IMF Staff Country Reports from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: The economy grew strongly over 2021-24, driven by post-pandemic tourism, with an improved fiscal position and a declining debt-to-GDP ratio. Among its policy priorities, the government aims to boost purchasing power, lower living costs, and increase compensation allowances for pensioners. In June 2024, Aruba and the Netherlands agreed to the creation of a new consensus Kingdom Act aimed at achieving and maintaining sustainable public finances in Aruba. If the Kingdom Act is enacted, the interest rate on Dutch pandemic loans will be reduced.

Keywords: consultation discussion; fund holding; exchange rate arrangement; Aruba's currency; consumer price index; Credit; Anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT); Global; Caribbean (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 83
Date: 2025-12-01
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