IMF increases Zambia loan to $1.7B, disburses $569.6M
Fresh disbursement comes as relief amid severe drought in southern African nation
By Necva Tastan
ISTANBUL (AA) - The International Monetary Fund said it has increased loan disbursement to Zambia up to $1.7 billion with an immediate release of $569.6 million.
It will help the southern African nation boost its foreign reserves as it faces a severe drought, significantly impacting its agriculture and electricity generation.
The drought situation led to a revision of the 2024 growth projections down to 2.3% from 4.7%, the IMF said after a meeting of its executive board on Wednesday.
It was in August 2022 that Zambia signed a 38-month Extended Credit Facility arrangement with the IMF under which the loan was disbursed.
“The drought has affected a substantial share of the population, and the authorities should continue their commendable efforts to address the humanitarian needs,” said Antoinette Sayeh, IMF deputy managing director.
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