The Government of South Africa notes the outcome of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV report released a media report following consultation with South Africa from 3-16 May 2017.
The IMF visits each of its member countries on an annual basis as prescribed in the Article IV of the IMF’s Articles of Agreement. During this period, the IMF conducts an economic and financial assessment of government policies as well as provides policy recommendations on challenges that could potentially weaken the economy.
In this year’s review, the IMF met with government, the South African Reserve Bank, state-owned entities (SOEs), business and academia.
Please click on the link below for more on the media statement.