The projected surplus in the current account is attributed to increases in production and prices for the major agricultural and mineral exports. The declining trend in the current account surplus, which commenced in 2000, is a worry and reflects the decline in non-mineral sector exports and higher imports.
Fiscal operations of the government The 2002 Supplementary Budget introduced in August 2002 aimed to achieve a deficit of 3.4 percent of nominal GDP, but is now estimated to be higher due to payment of unbudgeted expenditures relating to the National Elections and general goods and services.