Kingdom of Swaziland

KEY ISSUESSetting: Swaziland has gradually recovered from the fiscal crisis of 2010-11, buoyed by the improved revenues from the Southern African Customs Union (SACU). Growth modestly recovered, and international reserves rebounded. Swazilandâ s challenges, however, remain significant, in view of its high vulnerability to exogenous shocks and its sluggish growth performance, while facing significant social and development challenges with high unemployment and the prevalence of HIV/AIDS. Swaziland now stands at a critical juncture to strengthen its resilience to exogenous shocks, address its w

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Year of publication:	2014
Authors:	African Dept., International Monetary Fund
Publisher:	Washington : International Monetary Fund
Subject:	Eswatini \| eSwatini \| Steuer \| Tax

Extent:	Online-Ressource (76 p)
Series:	IMF Country Report ; 14/223 IMF Staff Country Reports ; v.Country Report No. 14/223
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Language:	English
Notes:	Description based upon print version of record Cover; CONTENTS; RECENT DEVELOPMENTS, OUTLOOK, AND RISKS; A. Recent Economic Developments; B. Development and Social Challenges; C. Outlook and Risks; POLICY DISCUSSIONS; A. Strengthening Resilience to Exogenous Shocks; BOXES; 1. Public Sector Wage Increases and Planned Public Sector Reforms; 2. Groundwork for Successful Fiscal Rules; B. Raising Growth Potential and Creating Jobs; C. Other Surveillance Issues; STAFF APPRAISAL; FIGURES; 1. Improving Economic and Financial Conditions since the 2010-11 Fiscal Crisis; 2. Social Developments; 3. Recent Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook 3. Recent Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook (concluded)4. GDP Growth and Private Sector Investment; TABLES; 1. Risk Assessment Matrix; 2. Selected Economic and Financial Indicators, 2012-19; 3. Fiscal Operations of the Central Government, 2010/11-19/20; 4. Fiscal Operations of the Central Government, 2010/11-19/20; 5. Monetary Accounts, 2011-19; 6. Balance of Payments, 2011-19; 7. Millennium Development Goals, 1995-2013 or Latest; 8. Financial Sector Indicators, 2009-13; APPENDICES; I. Exchange Rate Assessment; II. Adequate International Reserves; III. Debt Sustainability Analysis IV. Fiscal Multiplier in SwazilandV. Causes of Low Private Sector Investment; CONTENTS; RELATIONS WITH THE FUND; BANK-FUND JOINT MANAGEMENT ACTION PLAN; STATISTICAL ISSUES; SOCIAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC INDICATORS
ISBN:	978-1-4983-4459-3 ; 978-1-4983-5805-7 ; 978-1-4983-4459-3
Source:	ECONIS - Online Catalogue of the ZBW

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