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Cover IMF Working Papers
Fiscal Consolidation in Southeastern European Countries: The Role of Budget Institutions
Mr. Brian Olden
,
Mr. Duncan P Last
,
Mr. Sami Yläoutinen
, and
Ms. Carla Sateriale
This paper assesses the relative strengths and weaknesses of fiscal institutions in ten Southeastern European countries, using recent benchmarking methodologies developed by FAD. The assessment evaluates each country’s understanding of the scale of the fiscal adjustment challenge, its ability to develop a credible consolidation strategy, and its capacity to implement the strategy. Key institutional arrangements, are generally in place, including top-down budgeting and medium-term budget frameworks. Other institutional arrangements require further attention, including macro-fiscal forecasting, fiscal risk analysis, setting fiscal objectives, presence and role of independent fiscal agencies, and top-down parliamentary approval.
Keywords:
WP; European country; budget institution; annual budget; consolidation strategy; orientation debate; Southeastern Europe; Fiscal Consolidation; Budget Institutions; consolidation program; nonfinancial enterprise; policy action; Budget planning and preparation; Fiscal risks; Macroeconomic and fiscal forecasts; Budget execution and treasury management; Eastern Europe; Europe
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The Impact of the Global Crisison South-Eastern Europe
Francesco Spadafora
,
Mr. Emidio Cocozza
, and
Mr. Andrea Colabella
This paper analyzes the impact of the global crisis on six South-Eastern European countries. The main objective is to compare macro-financial conditions and policies in the run-up to the crisis as well as to compare the policy responses to it, so as to highlight, inter alia, possible country-specific constraints. While sharing a common pre-crisis pattern of strong capital inflows and robust growth, a key difference in the conduct of macroeconomicpolicies is that some countries adopted expansionary (and procyclical) fiscal policies. These moves exacerbated external vulnerabilities and compromised the ability to discretionarily use the fiscal instrument in acountercyclical fashion.
Keywords:
WP; current account; budget deficit; foreign currency; financial support; core inflation; international capital flows; current account adjustment; IMF financial support; FYR Macedonia; transmission mechanism; short-term debt; Current account deficits; Budget planning and preparation; Government debt management; Global; Western Europe
Cover IMF Staff Country Reports
Republic of Croatia: 2009 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Croatia
International Monetary Fund
Croatia’s annual GDP growth accelerated to 4–5 percent, per capita incomes advanced further toward the EU average, and unemployment declined to the lowest levels since Croatia’s independence. The staff report for Croatia’s 2009 Article IV Consultation is also described. Rapid credit growth led to a significant debt build-up and prevalent foreign currency borrowing aggravated balance sheet vulnerabilities, and booming domestic demand led to surging trade deficits, moderated only partially by strong tourism earnings.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; government; debt; deficit; inflation expectation; company registration procedure; EU accession agenda; fiscal policy response; CNB website; Currencies; Budget planning and preparation; Current account deficits; Global; Eastern Europe
Cover IMF Staff Country Reports
Republic of Croatia: First Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement and Requests for Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criteria and Rephasing of Purchases
International Monetary Fund
The staff report for the First Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement on the Republic of Croatia focuses on fiscal policy and monetary and financial sector policies. Financial soundness indicators show a continuation of the overall strengthening of the banking system, although foreign exchange-related credit risk remains high. Efforts to strengthen financial discipline in the broader public sector remain an important component of the program. Progress is continuing on the agenda of the original program in the areas of fiscal management and privatization.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; Board discussion; government; privatization; commission; discussion of the Republic of Croatia; privatization plan; oil price spike; accession negotiations; Policy implementation; International reserves; Budget planning and preparation; Global
Cover IMF Staff Country Reports
Republic of Croatia: Report on Observance of Standards and Codes—Fiscal Transparency Module
International Monetary Fund
This report examines the Observance of Standards and Codes on Fiscal Transparency for Croatia. The assessment reveals that Croatia meets the fiscal transparency code in a number of areas and has been making significant progress in strengthening fiscal management and transparency. The allocation of responsibilities among different levels of government generally has been well defined, and stable intergovernmental fiscal relations have been established. The Budget Act of 2003 has significantly strengthened the legal framework for budget management. The establishment of a single treasury account has also improved controls over budget execution.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; budget proposal; central government; Subnational government unit; tax authorities; debt stock; government decision; government report; income tax; Subnational government; tax authority; draft State budget; State budget proposal; budget user; government regulation; government gazette; Budget planning and preparation; Budget execution and treasury management; Government debt management
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Budget System Reform in Transitional Economies: The Case of the Former Yugoslav Republics
Mr. Jack Diamond
and
Mr. Duncan P Last
For the republics of the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY) as for many other transition economies, an important step in introducing a more market-oriented system was the restructuring of their budget systems. This paper reviews and evaluates the process of budget system reform during the transition period extending from the time they emerged from the collapse of the SFRY in 1989 until the end of 2002. For at least a decade of this period, the Fiscal Affairs Department of the IMF has been providing technical assistance (TA) to these countries to facilitate such reforms. Based on the material generated by this effort, the authors offer a review of the progress made and an assessment of the reform elements still to be completed. Given that the former Yugoslav republics all commenced the reform process with the same institutions, this paper offers a unique opportunity to analyze the critical elements in successful budget system reform. An attempt is made to explain the varying degrees of success experienced by different countries, and a reform agenda is suggested to guide future TA.
Keywords:
WP; submission system; government operation; banking arrangement; payment order; budget execution; cash management; government payment; MFERAC information system; Budget Reform; Yugoslavia; government institution; Budget planning and preparation; Budget execution and treasury management; Fiscal accounting and reporting; Central government spending; Global
Cover IMF Survey
IMF Survey, Volume 31, Issue 17
International Monetary Fund. External Relations Dept.
The world’s finance ministers and central bank governors will gather in Washington on September 29 for the Annual Meetings of the Governors of the IMF and the World Bank, against a backdrop of increased concerns about the strength and durability of the global economic recovery. On September 28, the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), the IMF’s principal advisory Committee of Governors, and the Development Committee, a joint committee of IMF and World Bank Governors, will meet. The Annual Meetings have been shortened, owing to U.S. security concerns.
Keywords:
SV; background color; IMF Treasurer's Department; IMF Concludes; IMF arrangement; SDR; growth facility; stand-by credit; fund Facility; Fiscal stance; Government debt management; Budget planning and preparation; Global; Europe; West Africa; East Asia; Africa