Ghana Receives $360M IMF Disbursement Amid Economic Reforms

AFRICAN BUSINESS AND ECONOMYDecember 4, 2024 at 8:50 AM UTC

TLDR

Ghana has unlocked a $360 million tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
This follows the successful third review of its $3 billion extended credit facility.
The latest disbursement brings the total funds received to $1.92 billion since the program's inception in May 2023.

Ghana has unlocked a $360 million tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following the successful third review of its $3 billion extended credit facility.

The latest disbursement brings the total funds received to $1.92 billion since the program's inception in May 2023. The IMF deal was secured after Ghana faced unsustainable debt levels, prompting a restructuring of nearly all its 761 billion cedis ($50 billion) in debt.

The IMF emphasized the importance of adhering to reform measures before and after Ghana’s upcoming December 7 elections to ensure macroeconomic stability and debt sustainability.

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Key Takeaways

As Ghana implements IMF-backed reforms, including debt restructuring, maintaining fiscal discipline will be critical during the election cycle. Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia and opposition leader John Dramani Mahama face off to succeed President Nana Akufo-Addo. The IMF program underscores the stakes for Ghana’s next administration in sustaining progress toward restoring economic stability while navigating political transitions.

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