01691cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF006648 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781455202638 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Republic of Kosovo : Request for Stand-By Arrangement. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2010. 1 online resource (89 pages) IMF Staff Country Reports <strong>Off-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required <strong>On-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required Electronic access restricted to authorized BRAC University faculty, staff and students Kosovo's economic performance has strengthened considerably, but structural deficiencies undermine export sector development and prospects for sustainable growth. The program seeks to restore fiscal sustainability and safeguard financial sector stability. Restoring fiscal sustainability requires strengthening the credibility of the budget process and improving tax administration. Decisive action is necessary to improve energy sector finances and halt the drain of fiscal resources. Good governance of the Pension and Savings Trust is essential. Financial strength of the banking sector is adequate, but crisis preparedness needs to be enhanced. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2010/245 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2010/245/002.2010.issue-245-en.xml IMF e-Library