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\n\t\t\t\t\tThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned Ghana that the economic gains achieved so far under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme remain fragile and require sustained efforts to consolidate.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tThis warning comes as the country continues to implement critical reforms aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability and addressing fiscal challenges.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tAccording to the IMF, while some progress has been made in stabilizing Ghana\u2019s economy, the gains are vulnerable to external shocks, delays in policy implementation and lingering structural weaknesses.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tThe Fund in its report on Ghana pointed out that maintaining fiscal discipline, improving revenue mobilization and ensuring timely execution of reforms will be crucial to solidifying the recovery process.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\u201cWhile encouraging continued financial system recapitalization and tackling financial sector legacy issues remain important, further reducing inflation and rebuilding international reserves hinge on maintaining a prudently tight monetary policy stance and improving foreign exchange market operations.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\u201cFinally, additional efforts to protect the vulnerable from the impact of adjustment and reforms are warranted to foster an inclusive recovery\u201d,\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tThe IMF further noted that delays in securing key funding, particularly from donor programmes like the World Bank, could undermine the country\u2019s efforts to stabilize its fiscal landscape.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tGhana\u2019s economic reform programme, backed by the ECF, hinges on timely disbursement of funds and strict adherence to policy measures to address mounting debt vulnerabilities and improve economic resilience.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tThe IMF urged the government to remain focused on its reform agenda, stressing that any deviations could reverse the progress achieved. It called for strong collaboration between policymakers, Parliament and stakeholders to ensure the programme\u2019s success, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term economic stability.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\u201cThere have also been delays in the reforms needed to unlock access to budget and other types of support from key development partners, in part due to parliamentary gridlock. The political debate has been dominated by the December 7, 2024, general elections.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\u201cPolicy statements from leading presidential contenders highlight tackling debt risks, increasing employment, and addressing high costs of living as the main priorities, consistent with the objectives of the current ECF-supported programme\u201d.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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