01689cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF006727 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781455206926 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Greece : First Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2010. 1 online resource (107 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 The recession is unfolding in line with expectations. Inflation is higher than expected from indirect tax hikes. The key challenges remain restoring fiscal sustainability, safeguarding financial sector stability, and boosting competitiveness-and hence growth and employment. Staff and authorities agreed that nominal growth will be somewhat higher than originally anticipated. The government will facilitate private investment including through the privatization program. Stronger public financial management and especially tax administration are needed to mitigate risks. Advancing tax administration reform is a crucial priority to limit risks. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2010/286 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2010/286/002.2010.issue-286-en.xml IMF e-Library