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IMF Postpones Release of Sixth Loan Tranche to Ethiopia

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IMF Postpones Release of Sixth Loan Tranche to Ethiopia
AI SUMMARY

The International Monetary Fund has postponed the release of the sixth loan tranche of 206 million USD to Ethiopia, with discussions and a final decision now expected in the coming months.

  • The International Monetary Fund postponed the release of the sixth tranche from its approved 3.4 billion USD loan program for Ethiopia.
  • Discussions with government officials on the sixth macroeconomic implementation review will begin next month.
  • The Executive Board is expected to make a final decision on the loan disbursement in the early months of the coming year.
  • The loan tranche was originally scheduled for release around October 15.
  • The sixth round loan amount totals 206 million USD.