{
  "id": 18327464,
  "title": "IMF releases final $371m of $3b loan programme to Ghana",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/imf-releases-final-371m-of-3b-loan-programme-to-ghana",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-05T15:26:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghana Business News",
    "slug": "ghana-business-news",
    "url": "https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2026/11/05/imf-releases-final-371m-of-3b-loan-programme-to-ghana/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has disbursed the concluding $371 million of Ghana's $3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme, following a successful economic turnaround. In May 2023, Ghana joined the IMF's $3 billion credit facility to address its economic challenges. On November 5, 2026, the Fund reported that its Executive Board had thoroughly reviewed Ghana's 39-month agreement, concluded the 2026 Article IV consultation, and assessed the request for a 36-month Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI). The IMF approved a waiver of non-compliance with end-December 2025 performance criteria due to cost-sharing arrangements under the domestic gold purchase program (DGPP). Ghana's economic performance has been satisfactory, with macroeconomic stabilization, debt sustainability improvements, reduced inflation, and a surplus in the primary fiscal balance. In 2025, real GDP grew by 6%, and headline inflation fell to 5.3% in June 2026. The current account surplus reached 7.9% of GDP, and gross international reserves nearly doubled to $11.9 billion. The Ghanaian authorities have made significant progress in their public debt restructuring and have signed debt relief agreements with over half of bilateral creditors. The IMF upgraded Ghana's debt risk rating to moderate due to these achievements and the successful implementation of the reform agenda under the new PCI. The Bank of Ghana has eased its monetary policy as inflation has fallen within target ranges. The IMF emphasized the importance of sustained reform implementation to maintain macroeconomic stability and foster private sector-led growth.",
  "summary": "The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released the final $371 million of the $3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme with Ghana. to the country. The post IMF releases final $371m of $3b loan programme to Ghana appeared first on Ghana Business News .",
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}