After over two decades of unprecedented economic expansion, Panama's economy contracted sharply in 2020 amidst … challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic. As conditions rapidly deteriorated, Panama requested financial support under the Rapid … Panama requested a two-year arrangement under the Precautionary and Liquidity Line (PLL) for 500 percent of quota, equivalent …

While Panama has been the most dynamic economy in Latin America over the last three decades (growing 6 percent on … average), its strength is being tested by the COVID-19 global pandemic. Panama is a service-based economy that is highly …

At the request of the Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP), and with the support of the International Monetary Fund …

Panama's statistical system is well established by a legal framework that generally provides the necessary authority … for the collection and compilation of statistics. Panama has a well-developed macroeconomic statistical system and the … Standards and Codes (ROSC) is a follow-up to the Panama ROSC issued in 2006. Since 2006, Panama has acted upon a number of the …

This 2020 Article IV Consultation with Panama discusses that focuses on Panama's near and medium-term challenges and … Panama, creating additional social pressures …

This Selected Issues paper focuses on background, challenges, and policy options in Panama. Panama stands at a … fiscal issues in Panama and proposes policy options. The new administration's fiscal agenda should feature a comprehensive … should continue going forward. Panama should adopt best practice fiscal accounting and reporting methods. A comprehensive …

This paper focuses on Panama's Request for Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument. The coronavirus disease 2019 … pandemic has disrupted Panama's economy and created urgent balance of payments (BOP) and fiscal financing needs. The government …

This 2017 Article IV Consultation highlights Panama's economy as the fastest growing in Latin America over the past two …

This Selected Issues paper assesses Panama's business model founded on its ability to attract international financial …, business, and transportation services. Panama has had exceptional growth over recent decades. A growth diagnostic exercise … suggests that Panama is well placed to maintain this business model. Higher-quality education, stronger governance, and less …