… At the time, the head of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, said she expected up to a dozen countries to seek $20 billion to $50 billion in near-term assistance from the global lender. …
World Bank document shows 27 countries seeking to ensure access to crisis fundsGhana Minute.
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Kristalina Georgieva
Also known as: Ms. Georgieva · IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva · Madam Georgieva · Madam Kristalina Georgieva · Madam Kristalina
Kristalina Georgieva — IMF Managing Director who warned of slowing global growth and praised Ghana's macroeconomic reforms at the Africa Forward Summit.
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- May 2026
… On the wheels of the recent spring meeting held in April 2026, the IMF Managing Director – Kristalina Georgieva, expressed worry that global growth had declined from 3.4% in 2025 to 3.1% in 2026. …
When the fiscal space is tight, discipline is not optional: why prudent public financial management is critical to Ghana’s current economic advancementIMF Boss Kristalina Georgieva flanked by Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and Dr. …
Ghana Going Back To The IMF For The 18th Time? (1)… On the sidelines, President Mahama also held key bilateral engagements with global and regional leaders, including Madam Kristalina Georgieva of the International Monetary Fund, Mr António Guterres of the United Nations, the leadership of the African Continental Free Trade Area, …
Mahama returns from Nairobi Summit… He met with Kristalina Georgieva of the International Monetary Fund and António Guterres of the United Nations. …
Mahama returns home after High-Level Africa Forward Summit in NairobiIMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has praised Ghana’s impressive reform efforts under the current ECF Programme. …
IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva praises Ghana’s impressive reform efforts under ECF programme… On the sidelines of the summit, he also held bilateral meetings with key international figures, including Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, officials of the African Continental Free Trade …
Mahama returns from Nairobi after Africa Forward Summit… António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations; Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF); and Alvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). …
President Mahama in Nairobi for the Africa Forward Summit… Mahama is expected to hold a series of bilateral meetings with key global figures, including United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, and IFAD President Alvaro Lario. …
Mahama arrives in Kenya for Africa Forward Summit- April 2026
Energy efficiency has to be considered as a core macroeconomic adjustment tool, cautioned IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva as she observed that rising global energy costs linked to geopolitical conflict are disproportionately hitting countries with limited fiscal space. …
Editorial: Grim outlook as Middle East conflict rages on
World & Region
27 countries seek World Bank crisis funds after Iran conflict
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Twenty-seven countries have moved since the Iran war started to put in place crisis instruments to quickly access funding from existing World Bank programs, according to an internal World Bank document. Three countries had already approved new instruments, while the others were still completing the process; Kenya and Iraq have confirmed they are seeking rapid financial support to address impacts such as surging fuel prices and drops in oil revenue.
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27 countries seek World Bank crisis funds after Iran conflict
Twenty-seven countries have moved since the Iran war started to put in place crisis instruments to quickly access funding from existing World Bank programs, according to an internal World Bank document. Three countries had already approved new instruments, while the others were still completing the process; Kenya and Iraq have confirmed they are seeking rapid financial support to address impacts such as surging fuel prices and drops in oil revenue.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
Wednesday 20 May
IMF warns of slowing growth, debt risks for developing economies
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned at April 2026 spring meetings that global growth declined from 3.4% in 2025 to 3.1% in 2026, with sub-Saharan African countries most vulnerable to negative impacts, particularly those that import energy and have limited policy space; global public debt is projected to breach 100% of GDP by 2029.
20 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Monday 18 May
Ghana reportedly seeks 18th IMF programme despite economic gains
Ghana's President previously declared the country was exiting the IMF's Extended Credit Facility "with dignity," citing improvements including inflation dropping to 3.8 percent, cedi appreciation of 32 percent, and debt restructuring; reports now suggest Ghana is in talks to enter another IMF programme, prompting questions about why further support is needed given these economic achievements.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Thursday 14 May
Mahama returns from Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi
President Mahama participated in the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, co-hosted by Kenyan and French leaders, where he contributed to discussions on energy and green transitions, African financial institutions, and healthcare systems. He also held bilateral meetings with leaders of the IMF, UN, African Continental Free Trade Area, and International Fund for Agricultural Development.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wednesday 13 May
Mahama returns from Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi
President John Dramani Mahama has returned to Ghana after participating in the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, co-hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron. At the summit, Mahama contributed to discussions on energy and green transitions, strengthening African financial institutions, and rethinking healthcare systems, and held bilateral meetings with leaders including the IMF Director and UN Secretary-General.
13 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
IMF boss praises Ghana's reform efforts under ECF programme
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva praised Ghana's macroeconomic stabilisation and reform efforts under the current ECF Programme during an engagement with President John Mahama at the African Forward Summit in Nairobi. The IMF remains closely available to support Ghana in maintaining momentum as it works to complete the programme by August.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama returns from Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi
President John Dramani Mahama participated in the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, co-hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron, where he engaged in discussions on energy transition, healthcare reforms, and African financial institutions. He also held bilateral meetings with the IMF Managing Director, UN Secretary-General, and other international officials.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 12 May
President Mahama attends Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Nairobi to participate in the Africa Forward Summit, a France-Africa partnership meeting organised by French President Emmanuel Macron. Mahama will engage in discussions on green industrialisation, energy transition, reform of the international financial architecture, and global health systems.
12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Monday 11 May
Mahama attends Africa Forward Summit in Kenya
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, for the Africa Forward Summit, a France-Africa partnership meeting on sustainable development and economic transformation. Mahama is scheduled to participate in sessions on green industrialisation and energy transition, international financial architecture reform, and health systems resilience.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 27 April
IMF warns Ghana faces slower growth from Middle East conflict
The IMF Managing Director cautioned that rising global energy costs from geopolitical conflict are hitting energy-importing countries like Ghana disproportionately hard, with growth expected to slow to 3.1 percent in 2026 from 3.4 percent previously, or drop to 2 percent in a more adverse scenario.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →