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Maldives: 2017 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Maldives

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This 2017 Article IV Consultation highlights that Maldives’ economy grew by 3.9 percent in 2016 and continues to improve in 2017 on a recovery in tourism and a continued strength in construction. The fiscal deficit widened in 2016 driven by lower-than-expected revenue and large arrears clearance despite unchanged current spending. Public debt as a share of GDP rose nearly 11.5 percentage points from 2014–16. The outlook is for a strengthening recovery in the near term, with low inflation, loose financial conditions, but with significant downside risks from a fragile fiscal and external position. Growth is projected to recover in 2017 and stabilize over the medium term.

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  • International Monetary Fund, 2017. "Maldives: 2017 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Maldives," IMF Staff Country Reports 2017/357, International Monetary Fund.
    • Handle: RePEc:imf:imfscr:2017/357
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