Group 1 - Ghana has signed bilateral debt restructuring agreements with five creditor countries under the G20 framework, including China, France, Finland, the UK, and Spain, marking an important milestone in its debt management efforts [1] - The country is actively negotiating with remaining commercial creditors to finalize its debt resolution plan [1] - Ghana's debt outlook has improved due to upward revisions in macroeconomic forecasts and ongoing fiscal discipline [1] Group 2 - Ghana's external conditions have also improved, supported by strong growth in gold and cocoa exports, as well as a strengthening currency [1] - The IMF has approved a three-year credit arrangement for Ghana, with a total allocation of 22.42 billion Special Drawing Rights (approximately $3.2 billion), of which $385 million has been disbursed in the fifth review, bringing total disbursements to about $2.8 billion [1] - Positive growth momentum is expected to continue until 2026, with a projected growth rate of 4.8% [2] Group 3 - Inflation is anticipated to remain within the Bank of Ghana's target range, and reserves are expected to stay above planned expectations [2] - Ghana's fiscal performance remains strong, with a primary surplus of 1.1% of GDP in the first eight months of 2025, aiming for a target of 1.5% by year-end [2] - The central bank has reduced the policy rate by 650 basis points to 21.5% as inflation declines, and has established a new foreign exchange operation framework to smooth volatility and build reserves [2]
加纳已与五国签署债务重组协议
Shang Wu Bu Wang Zhan·2025-10-14 15:49