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Tajikistan Country Economic Update - Spring 2017

Core Content Summary

Economic Growth and Performance

Economic Growth: Tajikistan's economy experienced strong growth in 2016, with real GDP expanding by 6.9%, up from 6.0% in 2015.
Drivers of Growth: The expansion was mainly driven by foreign-financed public and private investment, particularly in energy, transport, and social sectors.
Sector Contributions:
- Construction: 20.3% annual growth.
- Industry: 16.0% annual growth.
- Agriculture: 5.2% annual growth.
- Services: 1.1% annual growth (down from 2.4% in 2015).
Poverty Reduction: The poverty rate declined from 32% in 2015 to 30.3% in Q3 2016, largely due to increased wage incomes and the expansion of the Targeted Social Assistance (TSA) program.
Inflation: Annual consumer price inflation remained relatively stable at 5.9%, compared to 5.8% in 2015. Non-food inflation rose to 8.2%, while food inflation eased to 5% due to favorable global prices.

External Sector Developments

Current Account: The current account deficit narrowed to 3.8% of GDP in 2016 from 6.4% in 2015, driven by a decline in consumer imports.
Exchange Rate: The somoni depreciated in early 2016, leading to non-performing loans (NPLs) increasing, which reversed earlier fiscal consolidation.
FDI Inflows: FDI amounted to 5% of GDP in 2016, down from 5.4% in 2015. The majority of FDI came from China (74%), followed by Russia (8.1%) and Switzerland (6.2%).
International Reserves: NBT's international reserves increased by 30% year on year, reaching 2.7 months of import cover, but remained below the recommended 3 months.

Political and Social Developments

Political Reforms: The government reshuffled the cabinet and other key entities following the president's annual address. The focus was on private sector development and banking sector oversight.
Diplomatic Relations: A new diplomatic relationship with Uzbekistan was anticipated, with the resumption of direct flights and trade boost.
Labor Market: The official unemployment rate remained low at 2.3%, and job vacancies increased to 9,200 in December 2016. The share of wage employment in education and health sectors increased, while agricultural employment declined.
Poverty Distribution: Poverty remained highly uneven, with GBAO, Khatlon, and RRP regions showing higher poverty rates than the national average. Poor households still spent over 70% of their income on food.

Macroeconomic Policies and Structural Reforms

Fiscal Policy: The fiscal deficit widened to 4% of GDP in 2016, rising to 10.1% when including the financial sector bailout. The government attempted to contain the deficit through spending cuts, expenditure prioritization, and increased non-tax revenue.
Debt Composition: Total public and publicly-guaranteed (PPG) debt rose to 41.4% of GDP in 2016, with China accounting for over 50% of external debt. IFIs (World Bank, ADB, EU) suspended budgetary support due to policy non-compliance.
Monetary Policy: The NBT adopted an accommodative stance, increasing refinancing rates and reserve requirements to tighten liquidity. The real effective exchange rate (REER) index showed a depreciation trend, reflecting the exchange rate adjustment.
Structural Reforms: The government continued efforts to address SOE contingent liabilities, including the adoption of a Fiscal Risk Management Strategy and expansion of the TSA program to cover 40 districts.

Financial Sector Crisis

Sector Challenges: The financial sector faced significant vulnerabilities, including rising NPLs, bank instability, and poor tax administration.
Reforms: The NBT introduced surrender requirements on ruble remittances and sterilization measures to stabilize the currency. The financial intermediation rate improved, but capital adequacy remained a concern.
World Bank Group Activities: The WBG supported the financial sector reforms and TSA expansion, aiming to enhance financial stability and social protection.

Economic Outlook and Risks

Baseline Scenario: The economy is expected to continue growing, but domestic vulnerabilities pose a risk to the positive outlook.
Key Risks:
- Lingering financial sector issues.
- High SOE contingent liabilities.
- Unfavorable business climate.
- Delays in TSA expansion could undermine poverty reduction.
- Weak regional recovery and credit access challenges in pro-poor sectors may slow poverty reduction and job creation.

Key Information and Main Points

Main Points

Tajikistan's economy showed strong growth in 2016, but financial sector instability and external challenges posed risks.
Fiscal deficit increased due to foreign-financed investments and the financial sector bailout.
Exchange rate depreciation led to rising NPLs and fiscal sustainability concerns.
FDI concentrated in mining and manufacturing, with China as the largest source.
Poverty reduction was supported by wage increases and TSA expansion, but regional disparities persisted.
Monetary policy was accommodative in 2016, with refinancing rates and reserve requirements increased in 2017 to control liquidity.

Key Information

Currency: Tajikistan Somoni (TJS), US$1 = TJS 8.2293.
Fiscal Deficit: Reached 10.1% of GDP in 2016, including the financial sector bailout.
International Reserves: Increased to 2.7 months of import cover, but still below the recommended 3 months.
Poverty Rate: Declined to 30.3% in Q3 2016, with extreme poverty at 14%.
Exchange Rate: Depreciated in early 2016, leading to non-performing loans and fiscal challenges.
FDI: 5% of GDP in 2016, with China as the largest contributor.

Conclusion

Tajikistan's economy recorded robust growth in 2016, supported by foreign investment and improved export performance, but financial sector instability and external challenges created significant risks. While poverty reduction made progress, regional disparities and domestic vulnerabilities remain key concerns. The government is working on fiscal reforms, monetary policy tightening, and financial sector stabilization to ensure long-term economic sustainability.