01708cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF011892 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781475504033 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Papua New Guinea : 2012 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2012. 1 online resource (72 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 Papua New Guinea has seen solid economic growth over the past decade, supported by sound macroeconomic policies. This 2012 Article IV Consultation discusses that the financial sector in Papua New Guinea remains profitable and well capitalized, but vulnerabilities have increased. Executive Directors have commended the authorities for achieving macroeconomic stability and a sustainable fiscal position. To preserve these achievements and promote inclusive development, it will be important to combine steady, affordable growth in government spending with improvements in public financial management and expenditure effectiveness. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2012/126 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2012/126/002.2012.issue-126-en.xml IMF e-Library