## Ghana: IMF Approves Third $116.2m Disbursement

_IMF Podcasts, October 4, 2016_

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## Bibliographic details
- Published: October 4, 2016

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### Program context and disbursement
- The IMF board approved another US$116m under a 3-year program known as the Extended Credit Facility.
- Under the arrangement, Ghana could receive more than US$900m if all targets are met.
- Date of publication: October 4, 2016.

### Economic developments and indicators
- Ghana’s economy took a turn for the worse in 2012.
- Despite slump in commodity prices, Ghana’s 2015 current account deficit was lower than expected at 7.5% of GDP.
- The podcast highlights recovery efforts and program support aimed at stabilizing the economy.

### IMF mission chief comments
- Joël Toujas-Bernaté, IMF mission chief for Ghana, says the country is making good progress under the program.

### Podcast production and contributors
- Host/producer: Bruce Edwards, International Monetary Fund.
- Additional producer: Rhoda Metcalfe, independent journalist and audio producer.

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_Source: https://www.imf.org/en/news/podcasts/all-podcasts/2017/11/11/ghana-imf-approves-third-1162m-disbursement_