The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has outlined a clear timetable for Ghana’s program engagements in 2026, with a staff visit expected in February, according to the IMF Resident Representative in Ghana, Dr. Adrian Alter.
Speaking on the program’s outlook, Dr. Alter said the 2026 schedule would begin with a staff visit early in the year, paving the way for the final review of Ghana’s IMF-supported program.
He explained that the final IMF Executive Board meeting under the program is expected to take place between mid-July and mid-August, marking a critical milestone in Ghana’s engagement with the Fund.
“Okay, so the program will follow a clear timetable in 2026. We expect a staff visit in February, followed by the final review, which will be combined with the Article IV consultation. The final Board meeting is expected to take place between mid-July and mid-August.”
Dr. Alter further disclosed that the Article IV consultation is expected to be scheduled for late April to early May, running concurrently with the final programme review.
According to him, the combined engagement will offer the IMF team a valuable opportunity to conduct an in-depth assessment of key technical areas affecting Ghana’s economy.
“The Article IV consultation, which we expect to be penciled in for late April to early May alongside the final review, will also provide a good opportunity for the IMF team to undertake a deeper assessment of several technical issues, including fiscal space, debt sustainability, and external sustainability.”
These assessments, he noted, will focus on Ghana’s fiscal space, debt sustainability, and external sector sustainability, all of which remain central to the country’s ongoing economic recovery and stabilisation efforts.
The IMF-supported program was introduced to help Ghana restore macroeconomic stability, address debt vulnerabilities, and rebuild investor confidence following recent economic challenges.
Source: Elvisanokyenews.com
