An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Stéphane Roudet, visited Ghana from February 10 to 14 to discuss the country’s macroeconomic outlook and policy direction with government officials and key stakeholders.

In a statement at the end of the visit, he noted that the mission team engaged Ghanaian authorities on recent economic developments and initiated discussions on policies shaping the 2025 budget.

“This dialogue is set to continue over the coming weeks,” he stated.

The visit also assessed Ghana’s progress in meeting key commitments under the IMF-supported program, which will be formally reviewed in April 2025 as part of the fourth assessment of the Extended Credit Facility arrangement.

IMF representatives met with President John Mahama, Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson, Acting Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama, and officials from various government agencies.

Roudet expressed appreciation for the “constructive engagement and support” from Ghanaian authorities, signalling continued collaboration between the IMF and the government to stabilize the economy.