Cambodia; 2006 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Cambodia

Cambodia achieved macroeconomic stability underpinned by prudent fiscal and monetary policies. Executive Directors commended this development. They welcomed the National Strategic Development Plan for reducing poverty, enhancing physical infrastructure, and improving social services. They appreciated the public financial management reform program, and encouraged to hasten the program’s implementation by introducing the new Chart of Accounts for the budget and by rationalizing government bank accounts. They stressed the need to improve governance to enhance the business environment and strengthen revenue collection.