Libya and the IMF

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The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2026 Article IV Consultation with Libya on June 22, 2026.
The last Article IV Executive Board Consultation prior to that took place on June 12, 2025.

Under Article IV of the IMF's Articles of Agreement, the IMF has a mandate to exercise surveillance over the economic, financial and exchange rate policies of its members to ensure the effective operation of the international monetary system.
The IMF’s appraisal of member policies involves a comprehensive analysis of the general economic situation and policy strategy of each member country.
IMF economists visit the member country, usually once a year, to:
- collect and analyze data;
- hold discussions with government and central bank officials.
After the mission returns, IMF staff submit a report to the IMF’s Executive Board for discussion; the Board’s views are subsequently summarized and transmitted to the country authorities.

The authorities have not consented to the publication of the press release and the staff report prepared for Board consideration.