Union of the Comoros: Request for a Four-Year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Supplement; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Union of the Comoros

This paper presents Union of Comoros’ request for a 4-year arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). The ECF-supported program will help preserve Comoros’ macroeconomic stability and implement the authorities’ plans for fiscal consolidation, financial sector stabilization, and governance and anti-corruption reforms. Program measures aim to reduce economic and institutional fragilities and create fiscal space for needed investments in human and physical capital. Continued support from Comoros’ international partners, both in terms of financing and capacity development, will be critical for the success of the program. Strong and timely support from donors, complemented by IMF disbursements, is critical. Given the sizeable financing needs over the coming years, the authorities need to intensify their effort to mobilize financial support, including through good progress in the reform implementation. The reform program and financing supported by the ECF will continue to play a catalytic role.