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  "title": "Ghana: IMF Approves Third $116.2m Disbursement",
  "publication": "IMF Podcasts, October 4, 2016",
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  "publishDate": "2016-10-04",
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      "heading": "Program context and disbursement",
      "content": "- The IMF board approved another US$116m under a 3-year program known as the Extended Credit Facility.\n- Under the arrangement, Ghana could receive more than US$900m if all targets are met.\n- Date of publication: October 4, 2016."
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      "heading": "Economic developments and indicators",
      "content": "- Ghana’s economy took a turn for the worse in 2012.\n- Despite slump in commodity prices, Ghana’s 2015 current account deficit was lower than expected at 7.5% of GDP.\n- The podcast highlights recovery efforts and program support aimed at stabilizing the economy."
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      "heading": "IMF mission chief comments",
      "content": "- Joël Toujas-Bernaté, IMF mission chief for Ghana, says the country is making good progress under the program."
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      "content": "- Host/producer: Bruce Edwards, International Monetary Fund.\n- Additional producer: Rhoda Metcalfe, independent journalist and audio producer."
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