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Rwanda: Fourth Review Under the Policy Support Instrument (PSI)

Core Content Overview

This document outlines the Fourth Review Under the Policy Support Instrument (PSI) for Rwanda, conducted by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in early 2016. It includes a Press Release, Staff Report, and Statement by the Executive Director, summarizing the country's economic performance, policy discussions, and future outlook.

Main Documents

Press Release No. 16/09 – Announced the completion of the fourth PSI review on January 15, 2016.
Staff Report – Prepared by the IMF staff team, completed on December 17, 2015, following discussions in Kigali from October 21 to November 4, 2015.
Statement by the Executive Director – Provided by the IMF's Deputy Managing Director, Min Zhu, highlighting Rwanda's economic achievements and challenges.

Key Economic Developments and Outlook

2015 Performance

Growth exceeded expectations, reaching 7.0% (from 6.5%).
Inflation remained well contained, at 2.9% in October 2015.
Poverty reduction showed strong progress, with the poverty rate decreasing from 56.7% in 2005/06 to 39.1% in 2013/14.
GINI coefficient continued to decline, reflecting reduced inequality.
Fiscal performance was broadly in line with expectations, with a fiscal deficit of 5.2% of GDP in FY2014/15, slightly below the target of 5.3%.

2016 Outlook

Growth is expected to slow to 6.3% in 2016, due to reduced mining activity.
Inflation is projected to rise slightly, but remain below the 5% target.
Current account deficit is expected to widen to 14.5% of GDP in 2015, and further to over 15% of GDP in 2016.
Exchange rate depreciation of the Rwandan franc (FRW) has been significant, with a 6% depreciation in the first three quarters of 2015, and 21.7% since 2012.

Policy Discussions

Short-Term Response

The exchange rate is to remain flexible to manage import demand and external pressures.
Monetary tightening will be modest, with reserve money targets adjusted to control demand.
Donor support and central bank reserves will be used to cushion the impact of the shock.
Contingency plans are recommended in case the shock persists or intensifies.

Medium-Term Strategy

Export diversification and private sector growth are key priorities.
Public investment will continue, but at a reduced level after large one-off projects.
Domestic revenue mobilization and improved public financial management are emphasized.
Structural reforms aim to deepen financial markets, improve financial inclusion, and enhance the monetary transmission mechanism.

Fiscal Policy

The fiscal deficit for FY15/16 is set at 5.3% of GDP, slightly higher than the original program projection of 4.6%.
The increased spending is directed toward priority projects, including education, infrastructure, and social programs.
The Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) has taken steps to recoup tax arrears, including enhanced enforcement and improved compliance mechanisms.
State-owned enterprises are being reformed to improve efficiency and reduce fiscal risks.

Debt Sustainability

Rwanda's external debt risk remains low, with public debt rising from 17% to 24% of GDP between 2012 and 2014.
The debt profile is expected to shift toward concessional borrowing through 2020, reducing reliance on donors.
Domestic debt increased from 0.2% to 6.2% of GDP, reflecting efforts to strengthen the yield curve and secondary markets.

Monetary Policy and Financial Sector

Reserve money targets were maintained in line with the program, despite strong growth in 2015.
Broad money growth is expected to slow from 15.8% in 2015 to 14.7% in 2016.
Private sector credit growth is projected to moderate from 24.6% to 16.2%.
The financial sector continues to improve, with non-performing loans declining.
The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) is enhancing financial supervision and macro-prudential analysis.

External Policies

The current account deficit is expected to rise due to mining export declines and increased import demand.
Rwanda Air and the Kigali Convention Center are expected to cause a temporary spike in imports in 2016.
The authorities plan to frontload donor assistance and use reserves to manage the shock.
Exchange rate flexibility is the main tool to manage external pressures.

Program Risks and Modality

The program's quantitative targets were mostly met, with only one target exceeded.
Contingency planning is necessary if the mining shock persists or worsens.
Downside scenarios will be prepared for the fifth review to assess potential additional adjustment policies.

Structural Reforms

Public financial management reforms are ongoing, including the development of a roadmap for public accounting standards.
An e-procurement system is being implemented to improve transparency and link functions to the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS).
A Public Investment Committee (PIC) is in place to prioritize and review investment projects.
Reforms to savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs) and AML/CFT frameworks are underway.
Deposit insurance laws are being revised to offer protection to smaller depositors.

Conclusion

The IMF acknowledges Rwanda's strong policy performance and economic progress, but highlights the need for vigilance in managing external shocks and fiscal risks. The medium-term strategy focuses on export diversification, private sector growth, and debt sustainability, with continued support from the PSI. The review process emphasizes the importance of flexible exchange rates, monetary tightening, and structural reforms to ensure economic resilience and sustainable growth.