This web page provides information on the activities of the Office, views of the IMF staff, and the relations between Ghana and the IMF. Additional information can be found on Ghana and IMF country page, including official IMF reports and Executive Board documents in English that deal with Ghana.
At a Glance
- Current IMF membership: 191 countries
- Ghana joined the Fund: September 20, 1957; Article VIII
- Total Quotas: 738 Million
- Last Article IV Consultation: The last Article IV Executive Board Consultation was on May 12, 2021. (Country Report No. 2021/165 July 23, 2021.)
Office Activities
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The IMF Resident Representative in Ghana, Dr. Leandro Medina, discusses recent key developments in the Ghanaian economy and provides details on the next steps regarding the country’s fund-supported programme.
August 29, 2023
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PM Business with George Wiafe and Resident Representative, Dr. Leandro Medina: Ghana's IMF programme and Challenges ahead .
May 25, 2023
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IMF country Resident Representative, Dr. Leandro Medina, sheds light on Ghana’s programme.
May 25, 2023
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Interview with CITI TV Point of View
Unveiling the details of Ghana's latest IMF Program with IMF Resident Representative Dr. Leandro Medina.
May 24, 2023
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An Interview with Leandro Medina at Daily Graphic
Ghana's economic situation - IMF Resident Representative assures nation.
January 7, 2023
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The Point of View: An interview with D. Albert Touna Mama and Mr. Bernard Avle
IMF Resident Representative Dr. Touna Mama speaks with Mr. Avle on economic recovery, debt, and the pandemic.
June 8, 2021
IMF's Work on Ghana
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Transcript of Press Briefing: Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook, October 2024
October 25, 2024
Economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa remains subdued, particularly in per capita terms. We are projecting growth this year at around 3.6 percent, the same as last year, with some signs that it is beginning to accelerate, and we're projecting that it will reach around 4.2 percent next year.
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Transcript of Global Financial Stability Report October 2024 Press Briefing
October 22, 2024
Mr. MÜLLER: OK. Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening, depending on where you are joining us from. Welcome to this press briefing on our latest Global Financial Stability Report, titled “Steadying the Course: Uncertainty, Artificial Intelligence, and Financial Stability.”
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October 19, 2024
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IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on the Third Review of the Extended Credit Facility with Ghana
October 4, 2024
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Mr. Stéphane Roudet, Mission Chief for Ghana, held meetings in Accra from September 24 to October 4, 2024, to discuss progress on reforms and the authorities’ policy priorities in the context of the third review of Ghana’s three-year program under the Extended Credit Facility.
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September 20, 2024
Series:Technical Assistance Report No. 2024/080
Regional Economic Outlook
October 25, 2024
Reforms amid Great ExpectationsSub-Saharan African countries are implementing difficult and much needed reforms to restore macroeconomic stability, and while overall imbalances have started to narrow, the picture is varied. Policymakers face three main hurdles. First, regional growth, at a projected 3.6 percent in 2024, is generally subdued and uneven, although it is expected to recover modestly next year to 4.2 percent. Second, financing conditions continue to be tight. Third, the complex interplay of poverty, scarce opportunities, and weak governance--compounded by a higher cost of living and short-term hardships linked to macroeconomic adjustment--are fueling social frustration. Within this environment, policymakers face a difficult balancing act in striving for macroeconomic stability while also working to address development needs and ensure that reforms are socially and politically acceptable. Protecting the most vulnerable from the costs of adjustment and realizing reforms that create sufficient jobs will be critical to mobilize public support.
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Fraudulent Scam Emails Using the Name of the IMF
We would like to bring to the notice of the general public that several variants of financial scam letters purporting to be sanctioned by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) or authored by high ranking IMF officials are currently in circulation, and may appear on official letterhead containing the IMF logo. The scam letters instruct potential victims to contact the IMF for issuance of a “Certificate of International Capital Transfer” or other forms of approval, to enable them receives large sums of monies as beneficiaries. The contact e-mail information is always BOGUS and unsuspecting individuals are then requested to send their personal banking details which the scammers utilize for their fraudulent activities.For more information please see Fraudulent Scam Emails Using the Name of the IMF
Departmental Papers on Africa
The Departmental African Paper Series covers research on sub-Saharan Africa conducted by International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff, particularly on issues of broad regional or cross-country interest. The views expressed in these papers are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF, its Executive Board, or IMF Management.