01810cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF006991 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781455213771 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Belize : 2010 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Informational Annex; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Belize. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2011. 1 online resource (59 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 economy of Belize in recent years has been vulnerable to adverse shocks owing to its weak external position, policy rigidities, and reduced access to external financing. Executive Directors commended the authorities for their prudent macroeconomic management during the crisis. Directors emphasized the need for fiscal consolidation strategy, and stressed the need to strengthen the banking system. They supported plans to improve public financial management and tax administration. They welcomed monetary policy framework, liquidity management, and development plan policies, and offered expert assistance as well. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2011/018 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2011/018/002.2011.issue-018-en.xml IMF e-Library