The International Monetary Fund has completed its latest reviews of Niger’s economic support programmes and cleared the way for the disbursement of roughly $91 million in funding to the West African nation, Reuters reported.
Under the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement, the IMF will release about $61 million to help address Niger’s external financing needs. An additional $30 million will be provided through the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) to support reforms aimed at strengthening economic resilience, sustainability and long-term growth, according to MarketScreener.
The reviews assessed Niger’s progress on fiscal, structural and governance reforms, including efforts to expand revenue mobilization and improve public financial management. The IMF noted that despite ongoing security challenges and climate vulnerabilities, Niger’s economy is expected to remain resilient, with projected growth of around 6.7 percent in 2026, based on IMF forecasting.
Completion of the programme reviews and approval of the new funding underline the continued cooperation between Niamey and the international financial community as the government implements agreed policy measures to support macroeconomic stability and sustainable development.
