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IMF Member Countries with Delays in Article IV Consultations or FSAs

Report Summary: This IMF staff report published on June 18, 2021, identifies member countries with delays exceeding 18 months in completing Article IV consultations or mandatory financial stability assessments (FSAs), based on data as of June 15, 2021.
Key Findings:
- A total of 9 countries experienced delays, including 2 additions from the July 2020 list.
- Delays are attributed to factors such as political/security situations (e.g., Venezuela, Syria, Libya) and program-related issues primarily affecting countries like Pakistan.
- No country's mandatory FSA was delayed by more than 18 months; delays in consultations range widely, with COVID-19 pandemic extensions accounted for (April 22, 2020 – April 22, 2021).
Country List and Delays:
- Venezuela: Delayed 174 months (political/security issues).
- Syrian Arab Republic: Delayed 108 months (political/security issues).
- Libya: Delayed 69 months (political/security issues).
- Yemen: Delayed 54 months (political/security issues).
- Burundi: Delayed 53 months (program-related issues).
- Guinea: Delayed 31 months (program-related issues).
- Equatorial Guinea: Delayed 30 months (program-related issues).
- Ukraine: Delayed 23 months (program-related issues).
- Pakistan: Delayed 21 months (program-related issues).
Reasons for Delay: Categorized into program-related issues (most common), political/security situations, further discussions, government changes, staffing constraints, authorities' requests, and miscellaneous reasons.
- Program-related issues drove delays for 7 countries, including combination with Fund arrangements or program reviews.