On November 3, 2026, Mali's Minister of Economy and Finance received a delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Christian Ebeke, the new Director of AFRITAC West. The meeting provided an opportunity for both parties to discuss Mali's needs for technical assistance and preparations for the upcoming meeting of the AFRITAC West Steering Committee, scheduled to take place in Bamako in June 2027.
The IMF delegation also included Celaine Ngotta Kouame, an economist, and Moez Ben Hassin, the IMF Resident Representative in Mali. The visit was primarily aimed at introducing the new Director of AFRITAC West to Malian authorities and engaging in discussions on Mali's priorities for technical assistance and institutional support. The talks focused on identifying the technical assistance needs of key beneficiary structures.
The objective of these discussions was to better adapt AFRITAC West's support to Mali's national priorities, particularly in areas related to state economic and financial management. The meeting also covered preparations for the next AFRITAC West Steering Committee meeting, which will take place in Bamako in June 2027, under Mali's presidency. This meeting is an important event for monitoring the center's interventions and guiding its actions.
Through this meeting, Malian authorities and IMF representatives reaffirmed their commitment to consolidating a partnership based on dialogue, consultation, and strengthening institutional capacities. This cooperation dynamic is expected to contribute to improving public finance management mechanisms and supporting Mali's efforts towards more effective economic and financial governance.
The partnership between Mali and the IMF aims to enhance the country's economic and financial management. The IMF provides technical assistance to support Mali's efforts to improve its public finance management, revenue mobilization, and financial stability. The cooperation also focuses on promoting economic growth and reducing poverty.
The meeting between the Minister of Economy and Finance and the IMF delegation demonstrates the strong commitment of both parties to strengthening their cooperation. The IMF's support will help Mali to address its economic challenges and achieve its development goals. The country is working to improve its business environment and attract more foreign investment.
The strengthened partnership between Mali and the IMF is expected to have a positive impact on the country's economic development. The cooperation will help to improve public finance management, promote economic growth, and reduce poverty. Key priorities for Mali include improving revenue mobilization, enhancing financial stability, and promoting economic diversification.
Key points
- Mali and IMF discuss cooperation and technical assistance needs to improve public finance management.
- The partnership aims to enhance Mali's economic and financial management, promote economic growth, and reduce poverty.
- The IMF provides technical assistance to support Mali's efforts to improve its public finance management, revenue mobilization, and financial stability.
