IMF hails ECF performance as growth forecast rises to 5.7%
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IMF hails ECF performance as growth forecast rises to 5.7%

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Ghana’s performance under its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme, describing the intervention as a success as it raises the country’s 2026 economic growth forecast to 5.7 percent from 4.6 percent.

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