IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Gabon
IMF News, September 26, 2026
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- Published: September 26, 2026
Main discussions and preliminary findings
- Focus areas discussed with the Gabonese authorities:
- Findings of the public debt audit.
- Fiscal developments and prospects.
- Policy plans for 2027.
- Authorities’ structural reform agenda to improve the management of public finances.
- Outcome: Technical discussions on fiscal and public debt developments, along with the outlook, will continue in the coming weeks, with a view to paving the way for program discussions.
Meetings and stakeholders engaged
- High-level meetings held during the mission included:
- His Excellency President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema.
- Vice President Alexandre Barro Chambrier.
- Vice President Hermann Immongault.
- Minister of Economy and Finance Thierry Minko.
- Minister of Planning Louise Pierrette Mvono.
- Other engagements:
- Senior government officials.
- Representatives of the Presidential Taskforce on Debt.
- Bank of Central African States (BEAC).
- Representatives of the financial sector.
Next steps and procedural notes
- Continued technical discussions on fiscal and public debt developments and the outlook in the coming weeks.
- Objective: Pave the way for program discussions in response to the government’s request for an IMF-supported program.
Communications
- IMF Communications Department, Media Relations contact:
- PRESS OFFICER: Kwabena Akuamoah-Boateng
- Phone: +1 202 623-7100
- Email: MEDIA@IMF.org
- Twitter: @IMFSpokesperson