08977oam 22015854 450 991095704990332120250426110114.09781498340137149834013X97814983294461498329446(CKB)2670000000597833(EBL)1969186(SSID)ssj0001472837(PQKBManifestationID)11825041(PQKBTitleCode)TC0001472837(PQKBWorkID)11439153(PQKB)10752568(MiAaPQ)EBC1969186(Au-PeEL)EBL1969186(CaPaEBR)ebr11023522(CaONFJC)MIL732857(OCoLC)904407880(IMF)1SDNEA20140031SDNEA2014003(EXLCZ)99267000000059783320020129d2014 uf 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrSudan : Staff Report for the 2014 Article IV Consultation and Second Review Under the Staff-Monitored Program1st ed.Washington, D.C. :International Monetary Fund,2014.1 online resource (101 p.)IMF Staff Country ReportsDescription based upon print version of record.9781498371537 1498371531 9781336015753 1336015756 Cover; CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION; BOXES; 1. The Recent Breakdown in Correspondent Bank Relations; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS, OUTLOOKS, AND RISKS; POLICY DISCUSSIONS; A. Overview; B. Restoring Macroeconomic Stability; 2. Fuel Subsidies Reform; C. Policies to Support Inclusive Growth and Reduce Unemployment; D. External debt; 3. Path to Normalization of Relations and Debt Relief; E. Statistical Issues; SECOND REVIEW UNDER THE SMP; ARTICLE VIII ISSUES; STAFF APPRAISAL; 4. Exchange Rate System; FIGURES; 1. Selected Economic Indicators; 2. Selected Political and Social Indicators3. Selected Economic and Financial IndicatorsTABLES; 1. Selected Economic Indicators, 2011-19; 2. Balance of Payments, 2011-19; 3A. Government Operations, 2013-19 in millions of SDGs; 3B. Government Operations, 2013-19 in percent of GDP; 4. Monetary Survey, 2010-14; 5. Summary Accounts of the Monetary Authorities, 2010-14; 6. Summary Accounts of the Commercial Banks, 2010-14; 7. Medium-Term Macroeconomic Outlook, 2011-19; 8. Financial Soundness Indicators for the Banking Sector, 2010-14; ANNEXES; I. External Sector Assessment; II. Sources of Growth in Sudan; APPENDICES; I. Letter of IntentAttachment I. Technical Memorandum of UnderstandingCONTENTS; RELATIONS WITH THE FUND; RELATIONS WITH THE WORLD BANK; RELATIONS WITH THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK; STATISTICAL ISSUESKEY ISSUES Context: Sudan’s economy has yet to recover from the shock of South Sudan’s secession three years ago, which took away three-quarters of oil production, half of its fiscal revenues, and two-thirds of its international payments capacity. Despite progress in implementing policies to address the resulting imbalances, inflation remains high and growth sluggish. Macroeconomic adjustment has been complicated by structural weaknesses, a heavy debt burden, U.S. sanctions, and volatile domestic and regional political factors. The authorities embarked earlier this year on a stabilization program supported by a Staff-Monitored Program (SMP). The program runs through end-2014, and the authorities have not yet decided if they want a new SMP; the mission for the third SMP review in December will discuss the matter with them. Developments, outlook, and risks. Economic performance this year has been mixed as growth has remained subdued and inflation still high at about 40 percent. Growth is expected to rebound in 2015, but the outlook remains uncertain. The risks are largely tilted to the downside, although prospects of a successful national dialogue could lead to resolution of domestic conflicts and improved international relations. Article IV. Discussions focused on policies to secure macroeconomic stability, strengthen social safety nets, and a move to sustainable and inclusive growth. Fiscal consolidation (through revenue mobilization and expenditure rationalization, including a gradual phase-out of fuel subsidies) should continue, accompanied by increased public investment and social spending. Tight monetary policy and lower central bank financing of the government should help lower inflation. There is also a need for steps to lower the large premium in the foreign exchange market. Stronger supervision is needed to improve banks’ resilience. More should be done to improve the business climate to boost growth. Program performance: The program remains on track. The authorities continue to minimize non-concessional borrowing and maintain satisfactory track record of payments to the Fund. They recently devalued the official exchange rate by 3 percent to help address external imbalances, which together with a large appreciation of the parallel market rate, has helped lower the premium. Going forward, priority should be given to further reducing inflation by continuing fiscal consolidation, tightening monetary policy, and gradually closing the gap between the official and parallel exchange rates. Debt relief. Relief requires reaching out to creditors, normalizing relations with international financial institutions, and continuing to establish a track record of cooperation with the IMF on policies and payments. The authorities’ agreement with South Sudan to extend the “zero option” by two years is a positive step.IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ;No. 2014/364Fiscal policySudanMonetary policySudanBanks and BankingimfExports and ImportsimfFinancial Risk ManagementimfForeign ExchangeimfMoney and Monetary PolicyimfStatisticsimfInternational Lending and Debt ProblemsimfBanksimfDepository InstitutionsimfMicro Finance InstitutionsimfMortgagesimfDebtimfDebt ManagementimfSovereign DebtimfMonetary SystemsimfStandardsimfRegimesimfGovernment and the Monetary SystemimfPayment SystemsimfData Collection and Data Estimation MethodologyimfComputer Programs: OtherimfInternational economicsimfCurrencyimfForeign exchangeimfBankingimfFinanceimfMonetary economicsimfEconometrics & economic statisticsimfExternal debtimfMultiple currency practicesimfDebt reliefimfAsset and liability managementimfCurrenciesimfMoneyimfDebts, ExternalimfBanks and bankingimfDebts, PublicimfSudanEconomic conditionsSudanEconomic policySudanimfFiscal policyMonetary policyBanks and BankingExports and ImportsFinancial Risk ManagementForeign ExchangeMoney and Monetary PolicyStatisticsInternational Lending and Debt ProblemsBanksDepository InstitutionsMicro Finance InstitutionsMortgagesDebtDebt ManagementSovereign DebtMonetary SystemsStandardsRegimesGovernment and the Monetary SystemPayment SystemsData Collection and Data Estimation MethodologyComputer Programs: OtherInternational economicsCurrencyForeign exchangeBankingFinanceMonetary economicsEconometrics & economic statisticsExternal debtMultiple currency practicesDebt reliefAsset and liability managementCurrenciesMoneyDebts, ExternalBanks and bankingDebts, Public332.152International Monetary Fund,DcWaIMFBOOK9910957049903321Sudan.496013UNINA