IMF Staff Country Reports

Suriname: First Review under the Extended Arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility, and Financing Assurances Review-Press Release; Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Statement by the Executive Director for Suriname

Publication Date:

March 25, 2022

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

On December 22, 2021, the IMF Executive Board approved a 36-month arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) with access of 366.8 percent of quota (SDR 472.8 million or USD 673 million). The Surinamese authorities’ homegrown economic recovery plan aims to address systemic fiscal and external imbalances and chart a course toward debt sustainability, declining inflation, and economic recovery while maintaining social stability. In the first few months of the program, the authorities have made good progress but important risks remain.

Series:

Country Report No. 2022/090

Subject:

Arrears Exchange rates External debt Foreign exchange International organization Monetary base Monetary policy Money Public debt

Frequency:

regular