01552cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF019030 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781484396131 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific Dept. Kiribati : 2018 Article IV Consultation -Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Kiribati. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2019. 1 online resource (58 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 Growth has been strong in recent years and some moderation is expected, with risks skewed to the downside. High fishing revenues improved the fiscal position, but generated pressure to increase spending. There has been progress on fiscal and structural reforms. Yet, public spending needs are large, driven by an infrastructure gap and climate adaptation costs, and the country remains at high risk of debt distress. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2019/026 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2019/026/002.2019.issue-026-en.xml IMF e-Library