VOL. XLVI

No 37

15-September-2003

IRAN

BUDGETS AND REVENUES

IMF Says Irans Economic Performance Continues To Improve But More Reforms Needed

During the first three years of Irans third five-year development plan (2000-01/2002-03) real GDP growth averaged 5.8% and the overall macroeconomic situation improved significantly compared to the previous five-year plan, the IMF said in a public information notice (PIN) on 5 September, following Article IV consultations with Iran concluded on 25 August. The...