The IMF has reached a staff-level agreement with Tanzania on the final reviews of the ECF and RSF, unlocking USD 375.5 million in financing and bringing total support to USD 1,615 million. Tanzania’s growth is projected at 5.9% in 2026, with inflation at 4.7%, the current account deficit at 2.9% of GDP, and medium-term growth potential of 6.3%.
The agreement follows an IMF mission led by Nicolas Blancher that visited Tanzania between 28 April and 12 May 2026 to conduct the sixth and seventh reviews under the ECF and the third and fourth reviews under the RSF. Upon Executive Board approval, the completion of the reviews will release SDR 283.85 million (approximately USD 375.5 million).
This will bring total IMF support to SDR 795.58 million (about USD 1,052 million) under the ECF arrangement and SDR 426.2 million (about USD 563.8 million) under the RSF arrangement. According to the IMF, the broad objectives of both programs have been achieved. The IMF stresses that growth remains strong, inflation has stayed within the Bank of Tanzania’s target range, international reserves coverage is adequate, and public spending on priority sectors such as education and health has increased.
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