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Cameroon: 2015 Article IV Consultation Summary

Core Content

The IMF Country Report No. 15/331 provides an overview of Cameroon's economic performance and policy challenges during the 2015 Article IV consultation. The report outlines the economic resilience of Cameroon in the face of oil price slumps and heightened security threats, with robust growth continuing into 2015. The consultation highlights fiscal and external vulnerabilities, the need for structural reforms, and improvements in public financial management.

Main Views and Key Information

Economic Performance and Outlook

Growth: Cameroon's economy showed resilience, with GDP growth at 5.9% in 2015. This is expected to moderate to 5.2% in 2016 and stabilize at about 5% in the medium-term.
Inflation: Annual inflation was projected at 2.8% in 2015, slightly above the euro area's inflation rate. It is expected to remain low at 2.2% in 2016.
Fiscal Deficit: The fiscal deficit is expected to rise to 7.2% of GDP by 2016 due to increased public investment and security expenditures. It is projected to remain above 5% of GDP until 2018.
Public Debt: Public debt is expected to increase rapidly, reaching 32.6% of GDP in 2015 and 36.8% in 2016. By 2020, it is projected to reach 42% of GDP, a significant rise from its 2013 level of 19%.
External Current Account Deficit: The current account deficit is projected to increase to 5.3% of GDP in 2016, driven by strong imports and the terms-of-trade shock from oil price declines.

Risks

External Risks: A prolonged oil price slump and extended security threats pose significant risks to the economy.
Domestic Risks: Contingent liabilities from state-owned enterprises and low factor productivity could negatively impact public finances.

Policy Recommendations

Rationalize Public Investment: Reduce the budget deficit by scaling back parallel public investment programs.
Fiscal Discipline: Adopt a prudent budget based on realistic oil price assumptions and develop a medium-term fiscal consolidation strategy.
Eliminate Fuel Subsidies: End fuel subsidies to avoid future financial burdens, while establishing a social safety net for the poor.
Improve Expenditure Control: Enhance public financial management and oversight of contingent liabilities.
Boost Private Sector Activity: Promote a business-friendly environment and easier access to credit to stimulate private sector-led growth.
Strengthen Financial Sector Supervision: Focus on micro-finance institutions and the new bank for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Regional Integration: Reinvigorate efforts to promote regional integration and cooperation.

Structural Reforms

Business Climate: Improve the business environment to encourage private investment and economic diversification.
Data Quality: Enhance the quality and timeliness of economic data and statistics.

Key Indicators (2013–2016)

Indicator	2013	2014	2015 (Proj.)	2016 (Proj.)
GDP at constant prices	5.6	5.9	5.9	5.2
Oil GDP at constant prices	8.5	13.8	23.2	-0.2
Non-oil GDP at constant prices	5.4	5.6	5.2	5.4
GDP deflator	2.5	1.0	1.9	1.9
Consumer prices (average)	2.1	1.9	2.8	2.2
Total revenue (excluding grants)	17.6	18.1	17.4	16.5
Non-oil revenue (percent of non-oil GDP)	13.8	14.7	15.6	14.9
Total expenditure	21.9	23.1	23.0	23.9
Overall fiscal balance (excluding grants)	-4.4	-5.1	-5.7	-7.4
Overall fiscal balance (including grants)	-4.1	-4.8	-5.4	-7.2
Non-oil primary deficit (NOPD)	-9.0	-9.2	-7.6	-9.1
Current account balance (including grants)	-3.9	-4.4	-5.1	-5.3
Public debt	19.0	26.6	32.6	36.8
External debt	12.1	17.8	21.7	24.5

Selected Social Indicators (2007–2014)

Indicator	2007	2011	2014
Poverty	39.9	38.7	37.5
Urban poverty	12.2	10.8	8.9
Rural poverty	55	59.2	56.8
Maternal mortality ratio (per 100,000 live births)	720	690	782
Youth literacy rate	83	81	N/A

Debt Sustainability and Fiscal Outlook

Government Net Worth: Projected to decline in the medium term due to increasing liabilities and stagnant assets.
Oil Reserves: The value of oil reserves is expected to fall by 38% between 2013 and 2020.
Debt Ratio: The risk of external debt distress has increased significantly, with the ratio of present value of external debt to exports nearing 130% by 2021, surpassing the 100% threshold.

Executive Board Assessment

The Executive Board acknowledged Cameroon's economic resilience but emphasized the need for fiscal and structural reforms.
Fiscal Management: The Board stressed the importance of improving fiscal discipline and reducing the budget deficit.
Debt Management: A prudent strategy was recommended, with a focus on concessional borrowing and regional financing.
Financial Sector: The sector is relatively stable, but non-performing loans are rising, requiring closer supervision.
Social Development: The Board highlighted the need to improve social indicators and ensure inclusive growth.

Conclusion

The 2015 Article IV consultation with Cameroon revealed a mix of economic resilience and emerging vulnerabilities. While the economy continued to grow robustly, fiscal deficits and public debt were rising, and external risks were becoming more pronounced. The IMF called for fiscal discipline, structural reforms, and improved financial sector supervision to ensure long-term macroeconomic stability and inclusive growth. The government is advised to eliminate fuel subsidies and establish a social safety net, while also enhancing public financial management and data quality.