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HAITI: 2015 Article IV Consultation and ECF Arrangement Summary

Core Content

The 2015 Article IV Consultation and request for a three-year Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement for Haiti were reviewed and approved by the IMF Executive Board on May 18, 2015. The consultation focused on maintaining macroeconomic stability, deepening structural reforms, and addressing vulnerabilities to external shocks. The ECF arrangement, amounting to SDR 49.14 million (approximately US$69.7 million), was designed to support Haiti's medium-term economic reform program.

Main Program Objectives

Entrench macroeconomic stability: Maintain moderate inflation and sufficient international reserves.
Reduce fiscal deficits: Target a non-financial public sector deficit of 2.5% of GDP in the medium term.
Deepen structural reforms: Enhance competitiveness, improve public financial management (PFM), and strengthen the policy framework.
Support inclusive growth and employment: Address bottlenecks in the business environment, property rights, and energy sector.

Key Economic Indicators

Indicator	2012/13	2013/14	2014/15	2015/16	2016/17	2017/18	2018/19
GDP at constant prices	4.2	2.7	2.0–3.0	3.0–3.5	3.5–4.0	3.5–4.0	3.5–4.0
GDP deflator	6.6	3.8	6.6	6.4	5.4	5.0	5.0
Consumer prices (end-of-period)	4.5	5.3	7.1	5.9	5.0	5.0	5.0
Exports (goods, f.o.b.)	18.3	4.2	5.0	5.4	6.0	6.7	7.0
Imports (goods, f.o.b.)	8.1	3.4	-4.7	3.8	5.5	5.5	5.2
Net international reserves (program definition)	1,219	1,010	860	890	950	1,017	1,085
Gross international reserves (in months of imports)	6.3	5.3	4.8	4.6	4.5	4.5	4.5
Overall balance of payments	-282	-178	-210	-61	3	32	77

Main Viewpoints

Macroeconomic Stability: The IMF commended Haiti for maintaining macroeconomic stability post-2010 earthquake, with moderate inflation and adequate international reserves.
Fiscal Policy: The authorities have implemented a front-loaded fiscal adjustment to reduce the non-financial public sector deficit to 2.5% of GDP in the medium term. This includes eliminating regressive fuel subsidies and improving the electricity sector's performance.
Structural Reforms: The program emphasizes structural reforms to enhance competitiveness, improve property rights, and streamline business regulations. These reforms aim to lift Haiti's growth potential and create an enabling environment for private sector development.
Exchange Rate Policy: The IMF encourages maintaining a tight monetary stance until fiscal consolidation is achieved. It also suggests increasing exchange rate flexibility to preserve international reserves and anchor inflation expectations.
Debt Sustainability: The Debt Sustainability Analysis (DSA) was conducted in collaboration with the World Bank. The program aims to ensure that public debt remains sustainable while preserving buffers against external shocks.
Social Protection: The authorities have adopted an automatic fuel pricing mechanism to safeguard fuel taxes in case of oil price rebounds, ensuring that pro-poor spending is preserved.

Key Risks

Political instability: Could delay the implementation of reforms.
Rebound in international oil prices: May increase fiscal pressures.
Sudden stop in external financing from Venezuela: Could impact the economy.
Weather events: Pose a risk to agricultural output and GDP growth.

Program Implementation

The program is based on the Strategic Plan for the Development of Haiti (PSDH).
It includes a limit on the non-financial public sector deficit and structural benchmarks such as subsidy reduction, PFM improvements, and enhanced governance.
The ECF arrangement will be phased over three years, with the first disbursement of SDR 7.02 million (about US$10 million) made immediately.

Supporting Documents

Press Release: Summarized the views of the Executive Board and outlined the ECF arrangement.
Staff Report: Provided detailed analysis of economic developments and policy discussions.
Debt Sustainability Analysis: Prepared jointly with the World Bank.
Informational Annex: Included additional background and context on the program.
Statement by the Executive Director: Highlighted the importance of strong ownership and donor coordination.

Summary of Economic Context

Nominal GDP (2014): US$8.7 billion
Population (2014): 10.5 million
GDP per capita (2014): $833
Poverty rate (2012): 58%

Conclusion

The IMF Executive Board approved the ECF arrangement for Haiti, recognizing the country's progress in macroeconomic stability and its commitment to structural reforms. The program aims to reduce vulnerabilities, support inclusive growth, and ensure sustainable fiscal and monetary policies. However, risks remain due to external shocks, political challenges, and weather events, which require continued vigilance and effective implementation of reforms.

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