Gabon Engages IMF for Financial Support and Infrastructure
Gabon has intensified its engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank to bolster its public finances and obtain new funding for essential infrastructure projects. The government formally requested an IMF program in March.
In April, it announced an audit of its public borrowing, which the IMF recognized as a crucial step in developing a future program. Recently, the audit indicated that Gabon's total debt burden is lower than previously estimated, which may enhance its prospects for securing the IMF program and associated financing.
According to Gabon's draft budget for 2027, the government anticipates raising 1.144 trillion CFA francs (approximately $2.00 billion) from international markets in the coming year, while debt servicing and repayments are projected to increase significantly.
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