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570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-03-31
N/A
N/A
2009-04-22
P1
R5
BLANK
SB
24.2
5.2. Privatization, public enterprise reform and restructuring, other than pricing
Finalize a comprehensive review of the financial situation of Afghan Telecom, Ariana, DABM, and FLGE and their fiscal relations with the government in terms of tax owed, subsidies (if applicable), and other payables or receivables. The review will include regularization of tax payments and other cross debts and reduction of subsidies (if applicable); closure of unauthorized bank accounts; review of corporate governance procedures; business plans; and plans for divestiture, restructuring, or privatization for these enterprises.
7
01/31/2010
SB
At P1R5, specified as SB for the 7th Review. Modified from "MOF will review the fiscal relations between the government and Afghan Telecom, Ariana, DABM/DABS, and FLGE."
5
7
2010-01-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-03-31
N/A
N/A
2009-04-22
P1
R5
BLANK
SB
25.1
6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision
Issue regulations on credit-granting standards and credit monitoring processes.
1
11/30/2007
MD
At P1R3, the relevant regulations were issued in early February 2008.
5
1
2007-11-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-03-31
N/A
N/A
2009-04-22
P1
R5
BLANK
SB
25.1
6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision
Issue regulations setting limits on sectoral loan concentration.
2
11/30/2007
MD
At P1R3, the relevant legislation was issued in early February 2008.
5
2
2007-11-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-03-31
N/A
N/A
2009-04-22
P1
R5
BLANK
SB
25.1
6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision
DAB will issue a circular informing banks that the requirement to invest 80 percent of bank deposits in domestic economy has been repealed.
3
03/31/2008
M
N/A
5
3
2008-03-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-03-31
N/A
N/A
2009-04-22
P1
R5
BLANK
SB
25.2
6.2. Restructuring and privatization of financial institutions
Adopt long-term restructuring plan for Bank Millie and Bank Pashtany
1
09/30/2006
NM
At P1R1, this benchmark not met owing to the authorities' decision in August 2006 to merge the three state-owned banks.  However, the decision to merge these banks was subsequently reversed.
5
1
2006-09-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-03-31
N/A
N/A
2009-04-22
P1
R5
BLANK
SB
25.2
6.2. Restructuring and privatization of financial institutions
Publish a public statement announcing the liquidation of Export Promotion Bank or its merger with another licensed commercial bank, and finalize the transfer of its deposit
2
09/30/2006
NM
At P1R1, this benchmark not met owing to the authorities' decision in August 2006 to merge the three state-owned banks.  However, the decision to merge these banks was subsequently reversed.
5
2
2006-09-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-03-31
N/A
N/A
2009-04-22
P1
R5
BLANK
SB
25.2
6.2. Restructuring and privatization of financial institutions
Appoint a New Board of Director at Bank Pashtany
3
06/30/2006
NM
At P1R1, this benchmark not met owing to the authorities' decision in August 2006 to merge the three state-owned banks.  However, the decision to merge these banks was subsequently reversed.
5
3
2006-06-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-03-31
N/A
N/A
2009-04-22
P1
R5
BLANK
SB
25.2
6.2. Restructuring and privatization of financial institutions
Make a public statement announcing the liquidation of the Export Promotion Bank or its merger with another licensed commercial bank.
4
01/31/2007
M
Introduced at R1, met before Board Action Date.
5
4
2007-01-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-03-31
N/A
N/A
2009-04-22
P1
R5
BLANK
SB
25.2
6.2. Restructuring and privatization of financial institutions
Submit to Cabinet a restructuring plan for Bank Millie.
5
03/31/2007
M
N/A
5
5
2007-03-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-03-31
N/A
N/A
2009-04-22
P1
R5
BLANK
SB
25.2
6.2. Restructuring and privatization of financial institutions
Prepare, and submit to Cabinet, a restructuring plan for Bank Pashtany.
6
07/31/2007
MOD-DATE
At P1R2, the 8/31/07 deadline was postponed by one month to allow for the completion of the external audit.
5
6
2007-07-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-03-31
N/A
N/A
2009-04-22
P1
R5
BLANK
SB
25.2
6.2. Restructuring and privatization of financial institutions
Prepare, and submit to Cabinet, a restructuring plan for Bank Pashtany.
6
08/31/2007
PM
At P1R3, the restructuring plan for Pashtany bank has been sent to Cabinet, but it is not based on the audit report because the audit took longer than expected.
5
6
2007-08-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-03-31
N/A
N/A
2009-04-22
P1
R5
BLANK
SB
27
8. International trade policy, excluding customs reforms
Reduce to 20 percent the 40 percent tariff rate on soft drinks established by Presidential Decree Nr. 96.
1
03/31/2009
MOD-SPC
At P1R3, Fund staff and the authorities reached an understanding that this measure will be a structural performance criterion for a later review.
5
1
2009-03-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-03-31
N/A
N/A
2009-04-22
P1
R5
BLANK
SPC
20.6
1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls
Submission of DABM's audited financial statements for 2006/07-2007/08.
4
09/30/2008
WMOD-PA
At P1R5, in the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP) of March 4, 2009, Fund staff and the authorities reached an agreement that this measure was not observed and would be a prior action for the completion of the 5th Review.
5
4
2008-09-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-03-31
N/A
N/A
2009-04-22
P1
R5
BLANK
SPC
20.8
1.8. Budget preparation (e.g., submission or approval)
Submit to parliament the core budget's audited financial statements for 2005/06
1
09/30/2006
M
N/A
5
1
2006-09-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-03-31
N/A
N/A
2009-04-22
P1
R5
BLANK
SPC
20.8
1.8. Budget preparation (e.g., submission or approval)
Submit to parliament the core budget's audited financial statement for 2006/07.
2
09/21/2007
W
This deadline is consistent with the requirement stated in the Public Finance and Expenditure Management (PFEM) Law that the core budget financial statements be submitted to parliament at least six months before the end of the fiscal year. The deadline was missed by one day. A waiver was granted at the time of the third review.
5
2
2007-09-21
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-03-31
N/A
N/A
2009-04-22
P1
R5
BLANK
SPC
20.8
1.8. Budget preparation (e.g., submission or approval)
Submit to parliament the core budget's audited financial statement for 2007/08.
3
09/21/2008
M
At P1R4, in the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP) of January 28, 2008, Fund staff and the authorities reached an understanding that this measure would be made a structural performance criterion for the sixth disbursement.
5
3
2008-09-21
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-03-31
N/A
N/A
2009-04-22
P1
R5
BLANK
SPC
27
8. International trade policy, excluding customs reforms
Reduce to 20 percent the 40 percent tariff rate on soft drinks established by Presidential Decree Nr. 96.
1
03/31/2009
CAN
At P1R4,  in the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP) of January 28, 2008, Fund staff and the authorities reached an understanding that this measure would be made a structural performance criterion for the seventh disbursement. At P1R5, in the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP) of March 4, 2009, Fund staff and the authorities reached an understanding to cancel this measure as a performance criterion, while noting that the authorities remain committed to simplifying the trade regime by reducing the tariff on soft drinks from 40 percent to 20 percent.
5
1
2009-03-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
PA
20.1
1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy
MOF will collect at least Af 79 million on the business receipt tax (BRT) and nontax (landing/parking right fees) liabilities due by airlines and outstanding at end-2007/08.
2
Fourth Review Prior action
NM
At P1R4, pending (part of SB for P1R6).  Buff/08/96 reads: "As of July 2, 2008, the authorities reported having collected Af 69.3 million and provided staff with documents confirming this amount. The documentation provided by the authorities, although not fully complete, confirms that the payments were made by the airlines or on their behalf.... The authorities have arranged for an additional Af 10.5 million (about US$200,000) to be collected from two airlines before the July 7, 2008 Board meeting."
6
2
2023-09-23
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
PA
20.2
1.2. Revenue administration, including customs
MOF will issue an instruction for Afghan Customs Department (ACD) to ensure timely updates of reference prices for petroleum products, which will be applied in assessing the amount of applicable duties and taxes collected at the border.
1
Fourth Review Prior action
M
N/A
6
1
2023-09-23
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
PA
20.2
1.2. Revenue administration, including customs
MOF and MoCI will sign a memorandum of understanding to clarify working arrangements of both ministries and the Fuel and Liquid Gas Enterprise (FLGE) with a view to granting customs officials full access to depot and storage areas and the authority to verify independently the amount and the quality of fuel imported by FLGE and private importers before it is taken into FLGE's custody.
2
Fourth Review Prior action
M
N/A
6
2
2023-09-23
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
PA
20.2
1.2. Revenue administration, including customs
Customs will prepare first monthly report verifying that the memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has been implemented and its effect on revenue, including a detailed assessment of the volume and value of all categories of fuel imported and amount of taxes and customs duties levied and collected. The report will also document the access received by customs and any areas that need improvement.
4
Fifth Review Prior action
M
At P1R5, in the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP) of March 4, 2009, Fund staff and the authorities reached an agreement to make this measure as a prior action for the completion of the Fifth Review.
6
4
2023-09-23
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
PA
21.2
2.2. Central bank auditing, transparency, and financial controls
DAB should appoint a reputable international audit firm to audit the bank's annual financial statements for financial year 1386 (2007/2008) in accordance with International Standards on Auditing.
1
Third Review Prior action
M
N/A
6
1
2023-09-23
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
PA
21.2
2.2. Central bank auditing, transparency, and financial controls
DAB's external auditor, KPMG Afghanistan, should complete a special audit of the central bank's reserve assets reported to the IMF as of September 22, 2007. The audit should be conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing.
2
Third Review Prior action
M
N/A
6
2
2023-09-23
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
PA
24.2
5.2. Privatization, public enterprise reform and restructuring, other than pricing
Submission of Da Afghanistan Breshna Moassessa (DABM), the state-owned electricity company, audited financial statements for 2006/07-07/08.
1
Fifth Review Prior action
M
At P1R5, in the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP) of March 4, 2009, Fund staff and the authorities reached an agreement that this measure, which was originally a performance criterion for the Fifth Review that was not observed, would be a prior action for the completion of the 5th Review.
6
1
2023-09-23
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
PA
27
8. International trade policy, excluding customs reforms
Eliminate the discriminatory application of the 1 percent tariff rate on imports of raw materials and intermediate goods by repealing the Decree Nr. 5016, effective December 31, 2007.
1
Third Review Prior action
M
N/A
6
1
2023-09-23
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
PA
27
8. International trade policy, excluding customs reforms
Amendment of income tax legislation to inroduce business receipts tax on imports.
3
Fifth Review Prior action
M
At P1R5, in the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP) of March 4, 2009, Fund staff and the authorities reached an agreement to make this measure as a prior action for the completion of the Fifth Review.
6
3
2023-09-23
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
20.1
1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy
Submit to parliament legislation to eliminate nuisance taxes and introduce an excise tax on selected goods from the start of 2007/08
1
12/31/2006
NM
N/A
6
1
2006-12-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
20.1
1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy
Clarify the tax policy framework and system, including separating the legislation of the Business Receipts Tax (BRT) and income taxes.
2
07/31/2007
M
N/A
6
2
2007-07-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
20.1
1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy
Start collecting Business Receipts Tax (BRT) on imports.
3
03/21/2009
CAN
Cancelled at the R5 because the legislation for collecting taxes on imports had not been implemented yet.
6
3
2009-03-21
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
20.1
1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy
Withdraw trader concessions on filing and paying taxes.
5
03/21/2009
CAN
N/A
6
5
2009-03-21
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
20.1
1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy
Notify traders of the expiration of exemption from the general income tax regime and inform them that they will be expected to file and pay their tax liabilities for 2008/09 according to the general provisions applying to corporate income tax payers.
6
07/31/2008
M
At P1R4, macro rationale:  Critical for ensuring compliance with the revised general income tax regime for traders and for the overall success of the new regime, to be introduced in 2009/10.
6
6
2008-07-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
20.1
1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy
Amend income tax legislation, including, by introducing Business Receipts Tax (BRT) on imports.
8
11/30/2008
MOD-PA
At P1R4, macro rationale:  Critical for the success of tax policy reforms and increasing tax revenue in 2009/10.At P1R5, in the MEFP on March 4, 2009, Fund staff and the authorities reached an agreement to make it a prior action for the Fifth Review.
6
8
2008-11-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
20.1
1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy
MOF will collect at least Af 79 million on airlines' tax and nontax liabilities due by airlines and outstanding at end-2007/08 and maintain regular collection of BRT and landing right fees throughout 2008/09.
9
03/31/2009
CAN
At P1R4, macro rationale:  Critical for governance and enforcement of tax laws with respect to large and politically connected enterprises.
6
9
2009-03-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
20.2
1.2. Revenue administration, including customs
Establish appeals process for customs and tax administrations
1
09/30/2006
M
N/A
6
1
2006-09-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
20.2
1.2. Revenue administration, including customs
Implement the ASYCUDA Transit and Declaration Processing Module in Nangarhar and Herat, and at Kabul Airport inland clearing depots.
5
03/31/2009
MOD-DATE
At P1R4, macro rationale:  Critical for sustainable improvements in customs administration and for strengthening revenue collection.At P1R5, in the MEFP, Fund staff and the authorities agreed to delay this benchmark. The new target date is April 30, 2009.
6
5
2009-03-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
20.2
1.2. Revenue administration, including customs
Implement the ASYCUDA Transit and Declaration Processing Module in Nangarhar and Herat, and at Kabul Airport inland clearing depots.
5
04/30/2009
M
At P1R5, specified as SB for the 6th Review.Implementation of the ASYCUDA transit and Declaration Processing Module in Nangarhar, Herat, and Kabul Airport inland clearing depots.
6
5
2009-04-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
20.2
1.2. Revenue administration, including customs
Roll out the Large Taxpayer Office (LTO) to Herat, Jalalabad, and Mazar-e-Sharif.
7
09/30/2008
M
At P1R4, macro rationale:  Critical for broadening the revenue base to provinces and moving away from presumptive taxation.
6
7
2008-09-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
20.2
1.2. Revenue administration, including customs
Setting up of post clearance audit units in the Customs Directorates of Jalalabad and Mazar-e-Sharif.
10
05/31/2009
M
At P1R5, specified as SB for the 6th Review.
6
10
2009-05-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
20.2
1.2. Revenue administration, including customs
Issuance of first monthly report by the revenue department verifying the collection of BRT on imports.
12
06/30/2009
M
At P1R5, specified as SB for the 6th Review.
6
12
2009-06-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
20.2
1.2. Revenue administration, including customs
Adopt and implement the business model of border controls clarifying the role of each ministry at the border consistent with internationally accepted best practices in consultation with other stakeholders (Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Ministry of the Interior) for better customs controls at the border.
13
01/31/2010
MOD-DATE
At P1R5, specified as SB for the 7th Review.
6
13
2010-01-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
20.2
1.2. Revenue administration, including customs
Adopt and implement the business model of border controls clarifying the role of each ministry at the border consistent with internationally accepted best practices in consultation with other stakeholders (Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Ministry of the Interior) for better customs controls at the border.
13
02/28/2010
SB
At P1R5, specified as SB for the 7th Review. At R6, test date pushed back to align with new program timeline.
6
13
2010-02-28
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
20.2
1.2. Revenue administration, including customs
Implement the ASYCUDA transit module along Zaranj-Nimroz axis and Declaration Processing Module at Nimroz.
14
01/31/2010
MOD-DATE
At P1R5, specified as SB for the 7th Review.
6
14
2010-01-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
20.2
1.2. Revenue administration, including customs
Implement the ASYCUDA transit module along Zaranj-Nimroz axis and Declaration Processing Module at Nimroz.
14
03/30/2010
SB
At P1R5, specified as SB for the 7th Review. At R6, test date pushed back to align with new program timeline.
6
14
2010-03-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
20.7
1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)
Publish external audit report of Fuel and Liquid Gas Enterprise (FLGE).
4
11/30/2008
MOD-DATE
At P1R5, specified new testdate of 6/30/2009.
6
4
2008-11-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
20.7
1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)
Publish external audit report of Fuel and Liquid Gas Enterprise (FLGE).
4
06/30/2009
MD
At P1R5, specified as SB for the 6th Review. Not met on time. As the original audit company withdrew, a new one was contracted and the work was completed in September. The audit reports were posted in the Ministry of Finance website on September 30, 2009.
6
4
2009-06-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
20.7
1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)
DABM/S will publish bimonthly report on financial flows and other key variables.
6
11/30/2009
MOD-DATE
At P1R5, specified as SB for the 7th Review.
6
6
2009-11-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
20.7
1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)
DABM/S will publish bimonthly report on financial flows and other key variables.
6
12/31/2009
SB
At P1R5, specified as SB for the 7th Review. At R6, test date pushed back to align with new program timeline.
6
6
2009-12-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
20.8
1.8. Budget preparation (e.g., submission or approval)
Submit core budget to parliament according to the PFEM Law and accompanied by a MTFF
1
02/03/2008
M
N/A
6
1
2008-02-03
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
20.8
1.8. Budget preparation (e.g., submission or approval)
Submit to parliament the core budget's audited financial statement for 2007/08.
3
09/21/2008
MOD-SPC
At P1R3, Fund staff and the authorities reached an understanding that this measure will be a structural performance criterion for a later review.
6
3
2008-09-21
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
21.1
2.1. Central bank operations and reforms
Implement an integrated accounting system at Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) headquarters.
1
03/31/2007
MD
At P1R2, a new accounting system has been introduced at DAB's headquarters, but is not yet operational. The test phase is expected to be completed during the summer 2007, and the system will be fully operational at DAB's headquarters and the six regional hubs by September 2007.
6
1
2007-03-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
21.1
2.1. Central bank operations and reforms
Expand the automated integrated accounting system to DAB's six regional hubs.
2
09/30/2007
M
At P1R2, descriptor changed from "expand the automated integrated accounting system to Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) branches" to current sb while retaining 9/30/07 test date.
6
2
2007-09-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
21.1
2.1. Central bank operations and reforms
Ensure that the accounting system at DAB's six regional hubs is automatically monitorable from DAB's headquarters.
3
03/31/2008
M
N/A
6
3
2008-03-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
21.1
2.1. Central bank operations and reforms
Develop an action plan to address the gaps in the DAB's framework based on the weaknesses identified in DAB's self-assessment against the Basle Principles.
4
09/30/2008
M
At P1R4, macro rationale:  Critical for mapping the next steps toward strengthening bank supervision.
6
4
2008-09-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
21.1
2.1. Central bank operations and reforms
Create an electronic registry of capital notes (CNs) at DAB.
5
09/30/2008
M
At P1R4, macro rationale:  Critical for developing secondary market operations in CNS and strengthening the role of CNs as a monetary policy instrument.
6
5
2008-09-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
21.1
2.1. Central bank operations and reforms
Process gold held in the palace vaults into a form that qualifies as a reserve asset
6
09/30/2006
NM
N/A
6
6
2006-09-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
21.1
2.1. Central bank operations and reforms
Develop a monthly monetary survey in line with international standards
7
03/21/2007
MOD-DATE
At P1R1, test date delayed until 07/31/2007.
6
7
2007-03-21
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
21.1
2.1. Central bank operations and reforms
Develop a monthly monetary survey in line with international standards
7
07/31/2007
M
At R1, new test date.
6
7
2007-07-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
21.1
2.1. Central bank operations and reforms
Reconcile DAB'saccounting records and the monthly reports on DAB'soperations for 2007/08 prepared by DAB'sMonetary Policy Department.
8
04/20/2008
MD
At P1R4, implemented in May 2008.
6
8
2008-04-20
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
21.1
2.1. Central bank operations and reforms
DAB will produce a Monetary Survey for 2007/08 using a consistent time frame (Solar or Gregorian) for the entire banking system.
9
06/30/2008
NM
At P1R5, in the MEFP on March 4, 2009, Fund staff and the authorities reached an agreement that it was impractical to produce a monetary survey using a unified timeframe. The authorities instead produced a monetary survey based on a hybrid (Solar/Gregorian) timeframe, while ensuring concordance between key items reported simultaneously by the banks.
6
9
2008-06-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
21.2
2.2. Central bank auditing, transparency, and financial controls
Submit to parliament the 2004/05 and 2005/06 external audits of DAB
2
09/30/2006
MD
At P1R1, audits were submitted to parliament in October 2006.
6
2
2006-09-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
22
3. Civil service and public employment reforms, and wages
Request verification by the Control and Audit Office of the 2006 reviews of the Tashkeel at the Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Education and the related arrears from 2005/06.
1
01/31/2007
M
Introduced at R1, met before Board Action Date.
6
1
2007-01-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
22
3. Civil service and public employment reforms, and wages
Establish a certified monthly payroll system
2
12/31/2006
M
N/A
6
2
2006-12-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
24.1
5.1. Public enterprise pricing and subsidies
Publish a schedule of fees charged by the Fuel and Liquid Gas Enterprise (FLGE) for its services.
1
02/29/2008
M
N/A
6
1
2008-02-29
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
24.1
5.1. Public enterprise pricing and subsidies
MOF will conclude a comprehensive agreement with the DABM (electricity public enterprise) on a medium-term plan to reduce subsidies.
3
12/31/2008
MD
The agreement was signed on February 22, 2009 by Ministers of Finance, Energy and Water, and Economy (the target date was December 31, 2009).
6
3
2008-12-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
24.2
5.2. Privatization, public enterprise reform and restructuring, other than pricing
Adopt a comprehensive restructuring/divestment plan for the public entities and government agencies engaged in commercial activities but not covered by the state-owned enterprises (SOEs) law.
1
03/31/2007
MOD-DATE
At P1R2, test date reset to 9/30/07.
6
1
2007-03-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
24.2
5.2. Privatization, public enterprise reform and restructuring, other than pricing
Adopt a comprehensive restructuring/divestment plan for the public entities and government agencies engaged in commercial activities but not covered by the state-owned enterprises (SOEs) law.
1
09/30/2007
MOD-DATE
At P1R3, test date reset to 3/31/2008.
6
1
2007-09-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
24.2
5.2. Privatization, public enterprise reform and restructuring, other than pricing
Adopt a comprehensive restructuring/divestment plan for the public entities and government agencies engaged in commercial activities but not covered by the state-owned enterprises (SOEs) law.
1
03/31/2008
NM
N/A
6
1
2008-03-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
24.2
5.2. Privatization, public enterprise reform and restructuring, other than pricing
MoF will conclude an agreement with the DABM (electricity public enterprise) on quarterly reform benchmarks to be met by DABM throughout 2008/09 in exchange for the subsidy disbursements.
2
03/21/2008
NM
N/A
6
2
2008-03-21
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
24.2
5.2. Privatization, public enterprise reform and restructuring, other than pricing
MOF will review the fiscal relations between the government and Afghan Telecom, Ariana, DABM/DABS, and FLGE.
4
12/31/2008
MOD-SB
At P1R5, Fund staff and the authorities reached an agreement to modify and delay this structural benchmark to the Seventh Review. The new benchmark is more comprehensive, including business plans (divestiture, restructuring, and privatization) for the key public enterprises, and suggesting that the authorities should seek technical assistance from external expert to make progresses on financial statements of the enterprises.
6
4
2008-12-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
24.2
5.2. Privatization, public enterprise reform and restructuring, other than pricing
Finalize a comprehensive review of the financial situation of Afghan Telecom, Ariana, DABM, and FLGE and their fiscal relations with the government in terms of tax owed, subsidies (if applicable), and other payables or receivables. The review will include regularization of tax payments and other cross debts and reduction of subsidies (if applicable); closure of unauthorized bank accounts; review of corporate governance procedures; business plans; and plans for divestiture, restructuring, or privatization for these enterprises.
7
01/31/2010
MOD-DATE
At P1R5, specified as SB for the 7th Review. Modified from "MOF will review the fiscal relations between the government and Afghan Telecom, Ariana, DABM/DABS, and FLGE."
6
7
2010-01-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
24.2
5.2. Privatization, public enterprise reform and restructuring, other than pricing
Finalize a comprehensive review of the financial situation of Afghan Telecom, Ariana, DABM, and FLGE and their fiscal relations with the government in terms of tax owed, subsidies (if applicable), and other payables or receivables. The review will include regularization of tax payments and other cross debts and reduction of subsidies (if applicable); closure of unauthorized bank accounts; review of corporate governance procedures; business plans; and plans for divestiture, restructuring, or privatization for these enterprises.
7
03/31/2010
SB
At P1R5, specified as SB for the 7th Review. Modified from "MOF will review the fiscal relations between the government and Afghan Telecom, Ariana, DABM/DABS, and FLGE." At R6, test date pushed back to align with new program timeline.
6
7
2010-03-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
24.2
5.2. Privatization, public enterprise reform and restructuring, other than pricing
Transfer the directorate responsible for monitoring and managing public enterprises in the Ministry of Finance from the Administration Department to the Finance Department or the Office of the Minister.
8
02/28/2010
SB
Introduced at the Sixth Review as conditionality for the Seventh Review.
6
8
2010-02-28
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
25.1
6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision
Issue regulations on credit-granting standards and credit monitoring processes.
1
11/30/2007
MD
At P1R3, the relevant regulations were issued in early February 2008.
6
1
2007-11-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
25.1
6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision
Issue regulations setting limits on sectoral loan concentration.
2
11/30/2007
MD
At P1R3, the relevant legislation was issued in early February 2008.
6
2
2007-11-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
25.1
6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision
DAB will issue a circular informing banks that the requirement to invest 80 percent of bank deposits in domestic economy has been repealed.
3
03/31/2008
M
N/A
6
3
2008-03-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
25.2
6.2. Restructuring and privatization of financial institutions
Adopt long-term restructuring plan for Bank Millie and Bank Pashtany
1
09/30/2006
NM
At P1R1, this benchmark not met owing to the authorities' decision in August 2006 to merge the three state-owned banks.  However, the decision to merge these banks was subsequently reversed.
6
1
2006-09-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
25.2
6.2. Restructuring and privatization of financial institutions
Publish a public statement announcing the liquidation of Export Promotion Bank or its merger with another licensed commercial bank, and finalize the transfer of its deposit
2
09/30/2006
NM
At P1R1, this benchmark not met owing to the authorities' decision in August 2006 to merge the three state-owned banks.  However, the decision to merge these banks was subsequently reversed.
6
2
2006-09-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
25.2
6.2. Restructuring and privatization of financial institutions
Appoint a New Board of Director at Bank Pashtany
3
06/30/2006
NM
At P1R1, this benchmark not met owing to the authorities' decision in August 2006 to merge the three state-owned banks.  However, the decision to merge these banks was subsequently reversed.
6
3
2006-06-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
25.2
6.2. Restructuring and privatization of financial institutions
Make a public statement announcing the liquidation of the Export Promotion Bank or its merger with another licensed commercial bank.
4
01/31/2007
M
Introduced at R1, met before Board Action Date.
6
4
2007-01-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
25.2
6.2. Restructuring and privatization of financial institutions
Submit to Cabinet a restructuring plan for Bank Millie.
5
03/31/2007
M
N/A
6
5
2007-03-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
25.2
6.2. Restructuring and privatization of financial institutions
Prepare, and submit to Cabinet, a restructuring plan for Bank Pashtany.
6
07/31/2007
MOD-DATE
At P1R2, the 8/31/07 deadline was postponed by one month to allow for the completion of the external audit.
6
6
2007-07-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
25.2
6.2. Restructuring and privatization of financial institutions
Prepare, and submit to Cabinet, a restructuring plan for Bank Pashtany.
6
08/31/2007
PM
At P1R3, the restructuring plan for Pashtany bank has been sent to Cabinet, but it is not based on the audit report because the audit took longer than expected.
6
6
2007-08-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SB
27
8. International trade policy, excluding customs reforms
Reduce to 20 percent the 40 percent tariff rate on soft drinks established by Presidential Decree Nr. 96.
1
03/31/2009
MOD-SPC
At P1R3, Fund staff and the authorities reached an understanding that this measure will be a structural performance criterion for a later review.
6
1
2009-03-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SPC
20.6
1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls
Submission of DABM's audited financial statements for 2006/07-2007/08.
4
09/30/2008
WMOD-PA
At P1R5, in the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP) of March 4, 2009, Fund staff and the authorities reached an agreement that this measure was not observed and would be a prior action for the completion of the 5th Review.
6
4
2008-09-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SPC
20.8
1.8. Budget preparation (e.g., submission or approval)
Submit to parliament the core budget's audited financial statements for 2005/06
1
09/30/2006
M
N/A
6
1
2006-09-30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SPC
20.8
1.8. Budget preparation (e.g., submission or approval)
Submit to parliament the core budget's audited financial statement for 2006/07.
2
09/21/2007
W
This deadline is consistent with the requirement stated in the Public Finance and Expenditure Management (PFEM) Law that the core budget financial statements be submitted to parliament at least six months before the end of the fiscal year. The deadline was missed by one day. A waiver was granted at the time of the third review.
6
2
2007-09-21
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SPC
20.8
1.8. Budget preparation (e.g., submission or approval)
Submit to parliament the core budget's audited financial statement for 2007/08.
3
09/21/2008
M
At P1R4, in the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP) of January 28, 2008, Fund staff and the authorities reached an understanding that this measure would be made a structural performance criterion for the sixth disbursement.
6
3
2008-09-21
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
570
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
PRGF
2006-06-26
2,006
2009-06-25
2,009
2010-06-30
N/A
N/A
2010-01-13
P1
R6
L
SPC
27
8. International trade policy, excluding customs reforms
Reduce to 20 percent the 40 percent tariff rate on soft drinks established by Presidential Decree Nr. 96.
1
03/31/2009
CAN
At P1R4,  in the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP) of January 28, 2008, Fund staff and the authorities reached an understanding that this measure would be made a structural performance criterion for the seventh disbursement. At P1R5, in the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP) of March 4, 2009, Fund staff and the authorities reached an understanding to cancel this measure as a performance criterion, while noting that the authorities remain committed to simplifying the trade regime by reducing the tariff on soft drinks from 40 percent to 20 percent.
6
1
2009-03-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
675
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
ECF
2011-11-14
2,011
2014-11-13
2,014
N/A
N/A
N/A
2011-11-14
P1
R0
E
PA
20.8
1.8. Budget preparation (e.g., submission or approval)
Ministry of Finance to issue 8-year bond to capitalize the central bank to cover the cost of Kabul Bank’s resolution ($825 million) and obtain parliamentary approval for a budget appropriation to service the bond.
1
Program Prior Action
M
N/A
0
1
2023-09-23
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
675
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
ECF
2011-11-14
2,011
2014-11-13
2,014
N/A
N/A
N/A
2011-11-14
P1
R0
E
PA
25.1
6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision
Finalize an 18-month business plan for the bridge bank.
1
Program Prior Action
M
N/A
0
1
2023-09-23
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
675
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
ECF
2011-11-14
2,011
2014-11-13
2,014
N/A
N/A
N/A
2011-11-14
P1
R0
E
PA
25.1
6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision
Issue detailed public statement about the events leading to the collapse of Kabul Bank and the actions taken and to be taken to deal with the crisis.
2
Program Prior Action
M
N/A
0
2
2023-09-23
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
675
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
ECF
2011-11-14
2,011
2014-11-13
2,014
N/A
N/A
N/A
2011-11-14
P1
R0
E
PA
25.1
6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision
Finalize legally binding agreements with cooperating Kabul Bank shareholders for the repayment of the full amounts attributed to them as of date. Agreements should identify collaterals, including real estate title deeds or physical assets––and cash repayments.
3
Program Prior Action
M
Status of implementation at the time of Board consideration was incomplete but there was sufficient progress in implementation.
0
3
2023-09-23
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
675
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
ECF
2011-11-14
2,011
2014-11-13
2,014
N/A
N/A
N/A
2011-11-14
P1
R0
E
PA
25.1
6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision
Formulate and announce strategy to enforce Afghan laws in relation to any financial crimes committed at Kabul Bank. The strategy will include steps and a timetable as well as documentation on the roles, powers, qualifications, and independence of the prosecution team.
4
Program Prior Action
M
N/A
0
4
2023-09-23
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
675
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
ECF
2011-11-14
2,011
2014-11-13
2,014
N/A
N/A
N/A
2011-11-14
P1
R0
E
PA
25.1
6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision
Complete inception report for audits of Kabul Bank and Azizi Bank.
5
Program Prior Action
M
N/A
0
5
2023-09-23
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
675
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
ECF
2011-11-14
2,011
2014-11-13
2,014
N/A
N/A
N/A
2011-11-14
P1
R0
E
PA
25.1
6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision
The central bank will issue an enforcement letter for Azizi Bank (in consultation with Fund staff) based on a recent onsite examination listing key actions to be undertaken, a timetable, and penalties and sanctions for non-compliance.
6
Program Prior Action
M
N/A
0
6
2023-09-23
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
675
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
ECF
2011-11-14
2,011
2014-11-13
2,014
N/A
N/A
N/A
2011-11-14
P1
R0
E
PA
25.1
6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision
The central bank will issue supervisory orders to selected banks with timetables for compliance and sanctions for failure to comply with key corrective actions previously recommended.
7
Program Prior Action
M
N/A
0
7
2023-09-23
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
675
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
ECF
2011-11-14
2,011
2014-11-13
2,014
N/A
N/A
N/A
2011-11-14
P1
R0
E
PA
25.1
6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision
The central bank will enforce in full conflict-of-interest regulations and circulars in the banking sector by removing shareholders from serving as Chairman and CEO of the bank they own.
8
Program Prior Action
M
N/A
0
8
2023-09-23
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
675
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
ECF
2011-11-14
2,011
2014-11-13
2,014
N/A
N/A
N/A
2011-11-14
P1
R0
E
PA
25.2
6.2. Restructuring and privatization of financial institutions
Kabul Bank will be put under receivership and its banking license revoked. All shareholder ownership and related rights and interests will be extinguished. The receiver will split assets and liabilities into a good bank (bridge bank) and the remaining Kabul Bank estate.
1
Program Prior Action
M
N/A
0
1
2023-09-23
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
675
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
ECF
2011-11-14
2,011
2014-11-13
2,014
N/A
N/A
N/A
2011-11-14
P1
R0
E
SB
20.1
1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy
Submit VAT law—consistent with IMF advice—aimed at raising the revenue to GDP ratio to the Ministry of Justice (“Taqnin”) for review with a view to submitting it to parliament by end-December 2012.
1
12/31/2011
SB
Introduced at R0, SB for the first review (R1). Rationale: Support fiscal sustainability
0
1
2011-12-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
675
AFGHANISTAN,ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
512
ECF
2011-11-14
2,011
2014-11-13
2,014
N/A
N/A
N/A
2011-11-14
P1
R0
E
SB
20.2
1.2. Revenue administration, including customs
Roll out to at least two additional Border Crossing Points the new Border Management Model piloted at Hairatan Border Crossing Point. The model is based on a ‘twoagency’ approach which restricts border presence to the Afghan Border Police and the Afghan Customs Department. Under this model, the ABP will continue to fulfill immigration and security responsibilities, with ACD fulfilling all other commercial and trade-related duties.
1
03/31/2012
SB
Introduced at R0, SB for the first review (R1). Rationale: Improve efficiency and lower corruption
0
1
2012-03-31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A