Strong economic performance and solid growth prospects, reflecting ongoing expansion of capacities in the main export sectors and new projects coming on stream; and Enhanced monetary management, resulting in monetary stability and ongoing commitment to conservative fiscal policies. Challenges to restructure large long-standing arrears on bilateral debt and delays in curing small recurring debt arrears (although progress on both fronts is expected in the near-term future); and The slow pace of reform exacerbated by the weakened powers of the ruling coalition following the 2005 elections. The ratings on the Republic of Suriname reflect the progress the government has made on the institutional front to improve its debt-management practices, especially as they relate to external debt. This achievement includes setting up
