Conference Report: Monetary Policy and Growth Challenges
- Central bank independence is crucial for maintaining credibility and achieving monetary policy goals.
- Fiscal dominance and structural constraints hinder the effectiveness of monetary policy in Haiti.
- Monetary policy alone cannot guarantee sustainable economic growth; structural reforms are necessary.
- The conference highlighted the need for a coordinated approach between monetary and fiscal policies.
- The Barbadian experience offers insights into managing monetary policy during economic crises.
This report provides a detailed summary of a conference held by the Banque de la République d'Haïti (BRH) on the challenges facing monetary policy in promoting economic growth. The conference addressed issues such as the role of central banks, the impact of fiscal dominance, and the structural constraints hindering effective monetary policy transmission. It includes presentations from experts on topics ranging from central bank independence to the experiences of other countries, such as Barbados, in managing monetary policy. The report also highlights key discussions and recommendations from the conference participants.
How to cite
Bank of the Republic of Haiti (BRH), 2010, Conference Report: Monetary Policy and Growth Challenges, https://www.brh.ht/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/rapport_conference_polmon_croissance.pdf