Key facts
- IMF staff will visit Senegal from August 19 to September 1.
- The purpose of the visit is to discuss a potential new lending program.
- Discussions will focus on policies and reforms for the lending arrangement.
- Previous technical discussions were held in June.
- The IMF is engaging with Senegal on economic strategies.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that its staff will travel to Senegal for a critical period of discussions regarding a potential new lending program. The visit is scheduled to take place from August 19 to September 1. During this time, IMF staff will engage with Senegalese officials to continue discussions on the necessary policies and reforms that would underpin a new lending arrangement. This upcoming visit is a direct continuation of previous engagements, following a mission in June where technical discussions were held. The June visit laid the groundwork for the more comprehensive policy and reform talks planned for August and September. The objective of these talks is to reach an agreement on an economic framework that would satisfy the IMF's requirements for providing financial assistance.