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Republic of Lithuania: Staff Report for the 2003 Article IV Consultation
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International Monetary Fund
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IMF Staff Country Reports
Volume/Issue:
Volume 2003: Issue 295
Language:
English
Publication Date:
11 Sep 2003
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451824056.002
ISBN:
9781451824056
ISSN:
1934-7685
Pages:
82
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; authority; EU accession; market; bank; government; draft law; privatization process; European Union authority; trend inflation; private sector; Insurance companies; Insurance; Pension spending; Europe; Baltics
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Lithuania showed strong economic growth with low inflation owing to its sound economic policies. Executive Directors commended this development, and appreciated Lithuania for signing the European Union Accession Treaty. They encouraged the authorities to maintain macroeconomic stability and accelerate structural reforms. They welcomed the efforts of the Bank of Lithuania to implement Financial Sector Assessment Program recommendations. They emphasized the need for energy and transport privatization, the modernization of the agriculture sector, and streamlining of the legal framework to enhance transparency, governance, and the overall business environment.
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