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Papua New Guinea: 2018 Article IV Consultation Summary

Core Content

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) conducted the 2018 Article IV consultation with Papua New Guinea (PNG), focusing on macroeconomic stability, fiscal and monetary policies, and the country's development strategy. The consultation highlighted both the challenges and opportunities facing PNG's economy, particularly in the context of resource sector disruptions, foreign exchange (FX) shortages, and fiscal sustainability.

Main Macroeconomic Challenges

Slow economic growth: PNG's GDP growth was estimated at nearly zero in 2018 due to a large earthquake that disrupted resource production and exports. Growth is expected to recover to 3.8% in 2019 as resource output returns to normal.
Inflation: Inflation eased from 6.7% in 2016 to 4.7% in 2017, and is projected to rise slightly to 4.8% in 2018 and remain around 5% in 2019.
Foreign Exchange Shortage: Despite a large current account surplus (around 23% of GDP in 2018), PNG faces FX shortages, which have compressed imports and dampened non-resource sector growth. International reserves stood at $1.7 billion, equivalent to 5 months of imports.
High public debt-to-GDP ratio: The debt-to-GDP ratio is well above the medium-term target of 30%, with a projected 36.8% in 2018 and expected to remain above the target range until 2021.
Fiscal consolidation stalled: While the government made progress in narrowing the fiscal deficit and adopting a medium-term revenue strategy, fiscal consolidation has not kept pace, and expenditure slippages have offset gains.

Key Policy Recommendations

Fiscal Policy: Additional fiscal consolidation is required to achieve a zero non-resource fiscal balance and reduce the public debt/GDP ratio below 30%. This includes increasing revenue and reducing spending, especially on the government wage bill and grants.
Monetary and FX Policies: The Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) should continue to restore exchange rate flexibility and eliminate FX order backlogs. It should also improve interest rate transmission to enhance the effectiveness of monetary policy.
Structural Reforms: Implement a framework for managing future resource revenues and address governance and corruption issues. Strengthen the non-resource sector through public services and infrastructure.
Exchange Rate Adjustments: Gradual depreciation of the Kina (PNG currency) is recommended to support non-resource sector growth and reduce FX shortages.

Risks and Outlook

Near-term Risks

Weakening global growth could lower commodity prices, reducing government revenues and making fiscal adjustment more difficult.
Delays in FX shortages and exchange rate adjustment may hinder growth and increase the risk of debt distress.

Medium-term Upside Risks

New resource projects (such as LNG and mining) could boost investment inflows and growth, easing fiscal pressure and FX shortages.
Improved FX supply and exchange rate flexibility are expected to enhance non-resource sector performance.

Executive Board Assessment

The Executive Board acknowledged the sluggish growth in 2018, attributed to low commodity prices and the earthquake impact.
They welcomed the government's debt/GDP target of 30% and the zero non-resource fiscal balance objective.
The introduction of a sovereign bond is viewed as a positive step to improve the domestic debt profile and address FX shortages.
The progress in public financial management, including the National Procurement Act and the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS), was noted as beneficial.
The Board encouraged continued fiscal and monetary reforms to ensure economic stability and longer-term growth.

Key Economic Indicators (2014–2019)

Indicator	2014	2015	2016 Est.	2017 Est.	2018 Proj.	2019
Real GDP Growth	15.4	5.3	1.6	2.5	0.0	3.8
Resource Sector (share)	69.2	39.0	6.3	4.3	-6.8	8.3
Non-resource Sector (share)	7.0	-3.1	-0.1	1.8	2.6	2.2
CPI (annual average)	5.2	6.0	6.7	5.4	4.8	4.7
CPI (end-period)	6.7	6.3	6.6	4.7	4.8	4.7
Current Account (including grants)	0.3	2.4	4.5	4.9	4.9	5.1
Gross Official International Reserves (months of imports)	5.9	6.0	4.4	4.9	5.6	4.4
Government Debt (as % of GDP)	27.1	32.3	37.8	37.5	36.8	36.2
External Debt-to-GDP Ratio (as %)	6.2	7.9	10.2	11.3	14.1	15.1
External Debt Service Ratio (as % of exports)	1.1	1.1	1.3	1.4	1.8	2.5
US$/Kina (end-period)	0.3855	0.3325	0.3150	0.3060	...	...
NEER (2005=100, end-period)	114.2	116.4	104.2	101.0	...	...
REER (2005=100, end-period)	123.6	131.4	123.6	124.0	...	...
Terms of Trade (2010=100, end-period)	97.4	102.0	93.4	85.0	87.0	84.8

Conclusion

The IMF recommended that PNG continue to implement fiscal and monetary reforms, strengthen public financial management, and improve exchange rate flexibility to support longer-term economic stability and inclusive growth. The 2019 outlook is more positive, with resource sector recovery and FX improvements expected to drive growth to 3.8%. The Executive Board emphasized the importance of policy coherence and effective implementation to achieve the medium-term development goals.