IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Ghana
IMF News, February 14, 2025
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- Published: February 14, 2025
Mission overview
- Press Release No. 25/36
- Mission dates: February 10-14
- Announcement date: February 14, 2025
- Mission lead: Stéphane Roudet
- Purpose: Regular engagement with the Ghanaian authorities and other stakeholders
Main findings and engagement
- The mission engaged the Ghanaian authorities on recent macroeconomic developments.
- The mission started discussions on the policies that will underpin the 2025 budget; this dialogue is set to continue over the coming weeks.
- IMF staff took stock of the authorities’ progress in meeting key commitments under the Fund-supported program; these will be formally assessed in the context of the fourth review of the Extended Credit Facility arrangement.
- The fourth review of the Extended Credit Facility arrangement is expected to be undertaken in April 2025.
- IMF staff held meetings with H.E. President Mahama, Finance Minister Forson, and Bank of Ghana Acting Governor Asiama, and their teams, as well as representatives from various government agencies, and other key stakeholders.
- The mission will not result in a Board discussion.
- The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF’s Executive Board.
Acknowledgements and contact
- IMF Communications Department — MEDIA RELATIONS
- PRESS OFFICER: Kwabena Akuamoah-Boateng
- Phone: +1 202 623-7100
- Email: MEDIA@IMF.org
- IMF staff expressed gratitude to the Ghanaian authorities and other stakeholders for their constructive engagement and support during this mission.
Source: IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Ghana — February 14, 2025