The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lauded Ghana for the strides made in its economic reform program and debt restructuring efforts initiated six months ago, paving the way for the disbursement of the next tranche of its $3 billion support package.
Following the IMF’s completion of the fourth review under its extended credit facility arrangement, the organization announced that Ghana’s structural reform agenda remains on track.
The review unlocks a fresh $370 million disbursement, a critical step in Ghana’s broader economic recovery plan.
“The new authorities have responded decisively to secure program targets and maintain momentum on reforms,” the IMF stated.
President John Mahama, who returned to power in January after Ghana’s worst economic downturn in recent history, had pledged to “reset” the economy.
His administration has since prioritized restoring fiscal discipline and renegotiating portions of the IMF agreement.
Ghana’s Finance Ministry welcomed the IMF’s approval, calling it “a landmark moment” that reaffirms the government’s commitment to economic transformation.
“Today marks another decisive step forward in Ghana’s economic recovery journey,” the ministry said on social media.
IMF Deputy Managing Director Bo Li also acknowledged the government’s swift corrective actions in response to earlier policy setbacks and reform delays in late 2024.
He noted that the administration has made significant progress in addressing public debt restructuring challenges.
This latest approval signals renewed confidence in Ghana’s path toward macroeconomic stability and sets the stage for continued collaboration with international partners.
Source: https://www.channelstv.com/2025/07/08/imf-lauds-ghana-govt-for-reforms-debt-restructure/
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