Sierra Leone: Finance officials report reinforced confidence after IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok

FREETOWN, Oct 19 –Sierra Leone expects fresh financing from the IMF, World Bank and other partners before the end of 2026 as it completes its latest programme review. Financial Secretary Matthew Dingie said sideline engagements at the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok had strengthened confidence in the country’s reform progress, with remaining policy issues under discussion ahead of anticipated board approvals in November and December.

Officials from the Ministry of Finance and National Revenue Authority also sought expanded technical assistance on tax administration, compliance, energy subsidy reform and climate-related fiscal management. The government described the Bangkok meetings as meeting their principal objectives.

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