IMF Approves Reviews of Sierra Leone’s ECF Programme, Releases US$79 8 Million

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the first and second reviews of Sierra Leone’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement, paving the way for the immediate disbursement of approximately US$79.8 million to support the country’s development priorities.
According to the IMF, the completion of the reviews reflects satisfactory performance under the programme and progress in implementing agreed policy reforms aimed at strengthening macroeconomic stability and fiscal discipline.
The disbursement is expected to bolster Sierra Leone’s financial buffers, support priority sectors, and help protect vulnerable populations. Recent economic indicators show easing inflation, relative stability of the leone, projected economic growth of 4.4 percent in 2025, and more sustainable borrowing costs.