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Ghana Urged to Curb Off-Balance Sheet Borrowing Post-IMF Program

  • Ghana’s bondholders push for continued restrictions on off-balance sheet borrowing after a three-year IMF program to prevent future debt issues.
  • The government resists these demands, citing sovereignty concerns, amidst crucial IMF negotiations influencing the 2024 budget and upcoming elections.

 

Ghana’s international bondholders are pressing for a commitment to reduce off-balance sheet borrowings after the conclusion of the current International Monetary Fund (IMF) program.

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