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Serbia and Montenegro: Fourth Review Under the Extended Arrangement (EA), Financing Assurances Review, Request for Waivers, and Modification of an end-December 2004 Performance Criterion
International Monetary Fund
The Fourth Review Under the Extended Arrangement, Financing Assurances Review, and Request for Waiver of Performance Criteria for Serbia and Montenegro are discussed. The agreed tighter fiscal, monetary, and incomes policies should cool off wage and credit growth, which are driving the demand for imports. The bold resumption of structural reforms should over time help increase exports, which remain exceptionally low in reference to GDP. The fragile political situation could affect the ability of the reformist minority government to press ahead with bold reforms.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; prefix; lending; fiscal policy; credit growth; staff appraisal; consumer lending; expenditure side; widening current account deficit; Privatization; Wages; Eastern Europe; Global
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Serbia and Montenegro: Third Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Requests for Waiver of a Performance Criterion and Rephasing of Purchases
International Monetary Fund
This paper examines Serbia and Montenegro’s Third Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Requests for Waiver of Performance Criterion. Serbia and Montenegro’s recent economic performance has been mixed, combining excellent progress in some areas with an uncomfortably large current account deficit and modest growth in output and exports from low levels. The envisaged tightening of fiscal policy is broadly appropriate—albeit overly reliant on revenue measures. Achieving the fiscal deficit target will help narrow the current account deficit and place the fiscal and external accounts on sustainable paths.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; policy; inflation objective; authority; SDR; macroeconomic policy; authorities of Serbia and Montenegro; privatization revenue; executive board discussion; government in Serbia; Privatization; Commercial banks; Monetary base; Global
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Serbia and Montenegro: First Review Under the Extended Arrangement
International Monetary Fund
This paper assesses Serbia and Montenegro’s First Review Under the Extended Arrangement (EA). Serbia and Montenegro’s economic and policy performance has remained good under the current EA, but daunting challenges lie ahead. Macroeconomic policies need to be carefully calibrated to address potential risks to macroeconomic and financial instability, while the task of economic restructuring will be increasingly difficult. The IMF staff welcomes the authorities’ commitment to address delays in the adoption of reform legislation that led to nonobservance of some structural benchmarks and notes the need to avoid new slippages.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; authorities of Serbia and Montenegro; enterprise privatization procedure; government; revenue effort; net indebtedness; policy implementation; Privatization; Currencies; Monetary base; Exchange rates; Europe
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Federal Republic of Yugoslavia: 2002 Article IV Consultation, Third Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement, and Request for an Extended Arrangement—Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Public Information Notice and Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
International Monetary Fund
This paper assesses the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia’s (FRY) 2002 Article IV Consultation, Third Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA), and a Request for an Extended Arrangement. Despite the impressive achievements since late 2000, when FRY succeeded to membership in the IMF, the challenges facing the authorities remain daunting. The FRY authorities’ medium-term program of stabilization sets a good basis for achieving sustainable growth and a viable external position, and deserves the continued support of the IMF through completion of the third review under the current SBA and approval of the proposed extended arrangement.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; Yugoslavia; overstaffed enterprise sector; staff; state; bank reform; authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia; Montenegrin authorities; FRY authorities; exchange system of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia; Commercial banks; Debt service; Exchange rates; Global
Cover IMF Staff Country Reports
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia: Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund
This Selected Issues paper and Statistical Appendix for the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia outlines the progress made in the fiscal area since late 2000, focusing on the overall fiscal adjustment (developments in revenue and expenditure) and reforms of the tax system and social spending. The paper also presents an overview of financial sector reforms in Serbia and Montenegro, elaborates on the closure of the four largest state-owned banks in Serbia, and outlines progress in strengthening prudential supervision in both republics.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; foreign currency; interest rate; sales tax; foreign exchange; exchange rate; tax collection; broad money; enterprise compensation; monetary policy; book value; balance sheets; banking sector; foreign direct investment; Privatization; Debt service; Eastern Europe; Europe; Global
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Federal Republic of Yugoslavia: Second Review Under the Stand—By Arrangement and Modification of Performance Criteria
International Monetary Fund
This paper highlights the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia’s Second Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement and Modification of Performance Criteria. Economic activity is recovering from low levels in the Republic, while progress has been made in lowering inflation. Adjusting for large increases in administered prices and indirect taxes, core inflation is tentatively estimated at about 15–20 percent. The balance of payments feature a widening trade deficit and robust invisible receipts. The authorities are grateful for the wide range of technical assistance they received from the IMF and the World Bank.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; government; Yugoslavia; bank; budget; stand-by credit
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Building Peace in South East Europe - Macroeconomic Policies and Structural Reforms Since the Kosovo Conflict
International Monetary Fund
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Keywords:
PP; SEE country; FYR Macedonia; FR Yugoslavia; country authorities; foreign direct investment; free trade; Foreign direct investment; Trade liberalization; Trade facilitation; Privatization; Tariffs; Eastern Europe; Southern Europe; Europe; Global
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Federal Republic of Yugoslavia: First Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement and Request for a Waiver
International Monetary Fund
The government has implemented the IMF-supported program with impressive firmness and has moved quickly to adopt corrective measures as needed to ensure that it stays on track. Much has been accomplished in stabilization and structural reform within a short period. Achievement of the fiscal objectives will be challenging, in both Serbia and Montenegro. Continued progress in structural reform is important. The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia needs the continued support of donors and creditors. The World Bank is closely involved in the reconstruction efforts.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; FRY authorities; stand-by credit; fry economy; Yugoslavia; SDR; executive board discussion; inflation pressure; Currencies; Commercial banks