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  "id": 14640226,
  "title": "‘Follow Ghana’s steps’ – IMF Africa Director hails economic gains",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/follow-ghanas-steps-imf-africa-director-hails-economic-gains",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T07:20:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
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    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/follow-ghanas-steps-imf-africa-director-hails-economic-gains/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "IMF Africa Director Zeine Zeidane has lauded Ghana's economic achievements, stating the nation's progress serves as a model for others to emulate. During a discussion with Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson at the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings, Mr Zeidane described Ghana's recent economic performance as \"very impressive\". He praised the country's advancements under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme and its efforts to enhance economic management. \"I want to first commend you and the progress that Ghana has made. The Extended Credit Facility Programme was a great success,\" he noted. \"We tell others to follow your steps.\"\n\nMr Zeidane also lauded Ghana's integration of artificial intelligence in customs administration and its initiatives regarding state-owned enterprises and stock-flow adjustments. His remarks come as the IMF upgraded its prediction for Ghana's economic growth in 2026 to 5.7 per cent, up from the 4.6 per cent forecast in April. In response to the revised outlook, Dr Forson expressed confidence that the government expects the economy to perform significantly better than the Fund's latest projection. He emphasized the government's commitment to maintain economic credibility and discipline as it strives to sustain the recovery and achieve stronger growth.\n\nMr Zeidane offered a positive outlook on Ghana's future, declaring: \"Ghana is in a very good place.\"",
  "summary": "The Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s African Department, Zeine Zeidane, has praised Ghana’s economic progress, saying the country’s performance has become an example for others to follow.",
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        "title": "‘Follow Ghana’s steps’ – IMF Africa Director hails economic gains",
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        "title": "“Ghana is in a very good place” – IMF Africa Director commends economic performance",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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