The International Monetary Fund has approved approximately $91 million in fresh funding for Niger following the completion of reviews under its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) programmes. The decision unlocks about $61 million under the ECF arrangement and roughly $30 million under the RSF, providing budget support as the country implements agreed reforms. The IMF noted that Niger’s economic outlook remains favourable despite ongoing challenges, projecting growth of 6.7 percent in 2026.
The financing is expected to support macroeconomic stability, strengthen fiscal management, and bolster climate resilience efforts under the RSF framework. The approval comes as Niger continues structural reforms aimed at sustaining growth and improving economic resilience in a challenging regional security environment. The combination of ECF and RSF resources reflects the Fund’s integrated approach to addressing immediate balance of payments needs while building long-term capacity to manage climate-related shocks.
