Barbados: 2023 Article IV Consultation and Second Reviews Under the Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility and Arrangement Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Barbados

Publication Date:

December 20, 2023

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

The authorities are implementing their updated Economic Recovery and Transformation Plan (BERT 2022) and their ambitious climate policy agenda. Barbados has weathered the COVID-19 pandemic and other recent shocks well, amid continued macroeconomic stability. The economy has recovered strongly, driven by a rebound in tourism. The authorities are placing renewed focus on structural reforms with the aim of achieving inclusive and sustainable growth and increasing resilience to climate change while maintaining debt sustainability and social cohesion. Ample international reserves support the exchange rate peg.

Series:

Country Report No. 2023/436

Subject:

Frequency:

regular

English

Publication Date:

December 20, 2023

ISBN/ISSN:

9798400264153/1934-7685

Stock No:

1BRBEA2023002

Format:

Paper

Pages:

180

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