Publication: Honduras: Joint Bank-Fund Debt Sustainability Analysis, 2018 Update
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2018-10-01
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2018-10-01
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The debt sustainability analysis (DSA) shows some improvement relative to the previous review mainly due to better-than-expected outcomes in year 2017 and the revised profile of PPP operations. Staff still assess the risk of debt distress as moderate. Continued strengthening of institutions underpinning sound macroeconomic policies would be required for a future upgrade.
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“International Development Association; International Monetary Fund. 2018. Honduras: Joint Bank-Fund Debt Sustainability Analysis, 2018 Update. Debt Sustainability Analysis;. © World Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/30904 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”
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