A visiting team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to conclude Ghana’s sixth and final review under the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme on May 15, 2026, marking a major step toward Ghana’s planned exit from the IMF-supported programme later this year.
The IMF delegation, currently in Accra, has been engaging officials from the Ministry of Finance, the Bank of Ghana, and other key state institutions to assess the country’s economic performance and progress made under the programme.
The review is focusing on Ghana’s fiscal discipline measures, inflation management, debt restructuring efforts, energy sector reforms, and broader structural adjustments agreed under the $3 billion bailout programme secured in 2023.
A successful review is expected to pave the way for the release of another tranche of IMF support funds while strengthening investor confidence in Ghana’s recovering economy.
Government officials remain optimistic that Ghana has met most of the programme targets despite recent economic pressures and global financial uncertainties.
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has repeatedly stressed government’s commitment to maintaining fiscal discipline and ensuring economic stability as the country prepares for a gradual exit from the IMF programme.
The IMF programme was introduced to help Ghana restore macroeconomic stability following severe economic challenges, including rising inflation, currency depreciation, and mounting public debt.
The IMF team is expected to announce its preliminary findings after concluding discussions with Ghanaian authorities later this week.
