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Bhutan: Staff Report for the 2014 Article IV Consultation
Author:
International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific Dept
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IMF Staff Country Reports
Volume/Issue:
Volume 2014: Issue 178
Language:
English
Publication Date:
01 Jul 2014
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781498357708.002
ISBN:
9781498357708
ISSN:
1934-7685
Pages:
118
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; credit growth; private sector credit; inflation in Bhutan; staff projection; Indian rupee; credit growth rebound; Treasury bills and bonds; Liquidity; Global; South Asia; Asia and Pacific
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This 2014 Article IV Consultation highlights that the GDP growth in Bhutan has slowed from about 10 percent in FY2011 (July 1–June 30) to 5 percent in FY2013. Slower growth reflects policy efforts to contain overheating pressures in the form of restrictions on credit for construction and vehicle. Inflation has remained elevated, tracking closely that of India (Bhutan’s main trading partner). Social development indicators have improved steadily, and Bhutan is on track or has achieved most of its Millennium Development Goals. Growth is projected to recover to 6½ percent in FY2014, driven mainly by a pick-up in hydropower-related construction activities and domestic services.
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