IMF Reviews Fiscal Developments and Debt Audit Findings for Gabon

An International Monetary Fund staff team visited Libreville, Gabon, from September 14 to September 25, 2026. The discussions focused on Gabon's request for an IMF-supported program, reviewing the findings of a public debt audit and policy plans for 2027. The mission also addressed the country's ambitious structural reform agenda aimed at improving public finance management. The talks involved senior Gabonese officials, including the President and various ministers, alongside representatives from the Bank of Central African States and the financial sector.

The technical discussions centered on the fiscal health of Gabon and the requirements needed to pave the way for a potential IMF program. The team assessed the findings of the public debt audit and the outlook for the country's economy. These discussions are ongoing in the coming weeks.