IMF team arrives on September 26 to hold negotiations on $3 billion loan request.
On Monday, September 26, 2022, a team from the International Monetary Fund is expected to arrive in Ghana to hold official negotiations with the Ghanaian government regarding a loan request.
According to Reuters, the talks will focus on policies and reforms that the IMF could support through an economic assistance program for Ghana.
Once an agreement on a program is reached, Ghana hopes to receive US$3 billion over three years from the Fund.
In turn, the government hopes to conclude negotiations by the end of the year in order to receive the funds in the first quarter of 2023.
The IMF representatives are expected to stay in the country until October 7, 2022.
Meanwhile, the government has repeatedly stated that recent economic headwinds are largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, and the banking sector clean-up.
The result has been an increase in the cost of living, record high inflation rates, and downgrades of the economy by rating agencies such as S&P and Fitch - a situation that has severely limited the government's ability to access the international capital market.
The Cedi has also been in free fall, forcing the Bank of Ghana to raise its monetary policy rate to address the situation.
The worsening economic situation compelled the government in July to initiate contact with International Monetary Fund for an economic support programme.
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American RNB legend Usher Raymond conveyed a masterclass in music and dance execution along with his group.
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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who graced the celebration, invited all members from around the world to Accra as they saw these authentic minutes.
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