(2017-06) Amended Finance Law (Supplementary Budget Law), FY 2016-2017
Summary — This special issue of Le Moniteur presents the Rectifying Finance Law for the 2016-2017 fiscal year in Haiti. It details adjustments to the initial budget, reflecting a revised macroeconomic framework due to economic contraction, currency depreciation, and the impact of Hurricane Matthew. The law reallocates funds to prioritize key sectors like agriculture, infrastructure, education, health, and tourism.
Key Findings
- Economic growth projection revised from 2.2% to 1.1% due to contraction in agricultural and secondary sectors.
- Depreciation of the Gourde by over 16.67% and increased inflation (annual average 15.1%) impacted the economy.
- Hurricane Matthew devastated the Grand Sud region, destroying a significant portion of agricultural production.
- Loss of fiscal resources from petroleum products due to the government's withdrawal of pump price increases.
- New budgetary support from the European Union (14.5 billion euros for Matthew response, 30 million euros for SBC program) was integrated.
Full Description
This document, a special issue of Le Moniteur, publishes the Rectifying Finance Law for Haiti's 2016-2017 fiscal year. The law outlines significant adjustments to the initial budget, necessitated by a revised macroeconomic outlook. Key factors driving these revisions include an economic contraction, a depreciation of the Haitian Gourde, increased inflation, and the devastating impact of Hurricane Matthew on the Grand Sud region, which severely affected agricultural production. The rectifying law aims to re-prioritize government spending, focusing on investments in critical sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure, education, health, and tourism to enhance population resilience and stimulate national economic recovery. It also incorporates new budgetary support from international partners and addresses unforeseen expenditures like the Provisional Electoral Council's personnel costs.
Notes
Series: Loi de Finances rectificative, annual. Site 'Publié le' date: 26 juin 2017.