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GRENADA 2019 ARTICLE IV CONSULTATION SUMMARY

Core Content

The 2019 Article IV consultation with Grenada, conducted by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), evaluated the country's economic performance, fiscal policies, and structural reforms. The consultation concluded that Grenada's economy had been growing robustly, driven by strong activity in construction and tourism, and that fiscal responsibility had contributed to debt reduction. The report also outlined risks and policy recommendations to ensure sustainable and inclusive growth.

Main Economic Developments

GDP Growth: Grenada's GDP grew by 4.25% in 2018, with strong performance in construction and tourism.
Unemployment: Unemployment remained high at 21.7% as of mid-2018, though it showed a decline from 23.5% in 2017.
Inflation: Inflation stayed low, with CPI growth under 1% in 2018.
External Account: The external current account deficit narrowed in 2018 to 11% of GDP, primarily due to strong tourism receipts.
FDI and CBI: Foreign direct investment, including from the Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) program, has been a key source of financing.
Debt Reduction: Public debt decreased from 70% to 63.5% of GDP in 2018, aided by fiscal responsibility law (FRL) compliance.
Banking Sector: Bank credit growth was positive, with the NPL ratio falling to 2.4% in 2018 due to improved enforcement procedures.

Key Policy Recommendations

1. Climate Resilience

Develop an integrated disaster resilience strategy (DRS) based on the Climate Change Policy Assessment (CCPA).
Strengthen climate change policies and involve key stakeholders in formulating a comprehensive strategy.

2. Fiscal Framework

Maintain the FRL and improve its implementation to allow for resilience-related spending.
Target public debt below 55% of GDP and improve fiscal risk analysis.
Regularize bilateral arrears and enhance expenditure planning and classification.

3. Structural Reforms

Reform public enterprises, the civil service, and the pension system.
Improve investment execution and tax administration.
Enhance social spending and ensure fiscal sustainability.

4. Pro-Growth Measures

Improve the business climate and trade facilitation.
Enhance governance and education and training programs.
Operationalize steps to promote renewable energy and leverage tourism benefits.

5. Financial Sector Oversight

Strengthen supervision and regulation of credit unions and non-bank financial institutions.
Improve cross-border coordination with the ECCB and peer regulators.
Ensure AML/CFT compliance to support correspondent banking relationships.

Risks and Outlook

Growth Outlook: Growth is expected to remain above potential in 2019 but may ease over the medium-term due to waning FDI-driven construction.
Fiscal Risks: The fiscal position is projected to loosen over the medium-term, which could pose risks if not managed efficiently.
External Risks: Mainly on the downside, with U.S. growth and global financial conditions as key concerns.
Domestic Risks: Two-way risks, including pressures for higher public spending on pensions and healthcare, and inefficiencies in public service delivery.

Economic Indicators (2015–2024)

Indicator	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
GDP at constant prices	6.4	3.7	5.1	4.2	3.5	2.7	2.7	3.2	3.2	3.0
GDP deflator	2.8	2.6	1.0	1.0	1.2	1.9	2.1	2.1	2.1	2.1
Consumer prices, end of period	1.1	0.9	0.5	1.4	0.9	1.9	1.9	1.9	1.9	1.9
Real effective exchange rate (depreciation)	2.5	-0.2	-2.6	-2.4	...	...	...	...	...	...
Credit to private sector	-3.8	-0.2	0.6	2.8	5.2	4.7	3.6	3.7	2.2	2.7
Broad money (M2)	5.2	1.3	4.0	5.9	4.7	4.6	4.8	5.3	5.3	5.1
Central government balances (accrual)	2.1	5.2	5.7	6.8	6.2	6.5	6.6	4.5	2.5	0.0
Public debt (incl. guaranteed)	133.2	125.7	117.4	108.0	106.6	101.7	98.9	96.0	91.3	88.2

Summary of Key Findings

Grenada's economy has shown robust growth and debt reduction over the past years.
Fiscal responsibility has been a key factor in this success.
Natural disasters and external competitiveness remain significant challenges.
FDI and tourism have been major contributors to economic growth.
Credit unions and banking sector have seen positive growth, but supervision and regulation are needed to ensure financial stability.
Social assistance and public investment need further strengthening.
Climate resilience and disaster preparedness are crucial for long-term sustainability.

Conclusion

The IMF's Executive Board welcomed Grenada's economic and fiscal performance and emphasized the need for further policy improvements and public support for reforms to ensure higher and more inclusive growth. The fiscal space should be used prudently to address infrastructure and resilience gaps. The financial sector must be strengthened to support sustainable growth and economic stability. Overall, the report calls for well-tailored reforms and strategic policy implementation to address long-standing structural weaknesses and external risks.