Annual Economic and Financial Review -December 2018

2018 Annual Economic and Financial Review ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

extensive damage to infrastructure and reverse the gains made in capital accumulation. Within the country’s remit are downside risks stemming from the re-current fiscal deficit, which increases financing needs and may constrain the ability of the authorities to execute capital projects, fight and manage crime, implement reforms to enhance the

business environment and create sustainable employment. Some of these risks can be mitigated by strengthening and diversifying the productive sectors; tapping into climate financing to build resilient infrastructure; and implementing effective fiscal and debt management practices.

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