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IMF funding tops $ 1 b mark in reforming SL
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IMF funding tops $ 1 b mark in reforming SL

Approves $ 252 m disbursement bringing total support to $ 1.014 b under Extended Fund Facility IMF Executive Board concludes 2018 Article IV Consultation and completes 4th Review  Says Sri Lanka continues to make important progress under program Highlights new Inland Revenue Act; energy re-pricing and flexible inflation targeting move as major achievements  Stresses reform momentum is critical to build resilience and boost sustainable growth A robust fiscal rule and medium-term debt management strategy will help place debt firmly on downward path Wants automatic pricing formula for electricity, further strengthening SOE governance and transparency Says impact of the reforms on the vulnerable can be mitigated by ongoing efforts to strengthen social safety nets Financ...
IMF says Sri Lanka fiscal performance satisfactory, approves US$ 251.4 million disbursement of third tranche EFF
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IMF says Sri Lanka fiscal performance satisfactory, approves US$ 251.4 million disbursement of third tranche EFF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Thursday said its Executive Board completed the third review of Sri Lanka's Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement, which enables the disbursement of about US$ 251.4 million. The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on December 6, 2017, completed the third review of Sri Lanka's economic performance under the program supported by a three-year extended arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility arrangement. Issuing a statement following the third review the IMF executive Board said Sri Lanka's fiscal performance has been satisfactory and all targets until September were met. While the authorities met fiscal targets and legislated the income tax reform, further consolidation is necessary, given Sri Lanka's high debt burden...