Liberia has received approval for a $266 million arrangement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under a newly established 21-month Resilience and Sustainability Facility, designed to help the country better withstand climate-related economic shocks.
Alongside this, the IMF concluded its third review of Liberia’s Extended Credit Facility programme, releasing an immediate $26.49 million tranche. This increases total disbursements under the programme to almost $106 million.
Economic performance in Liberia recorded a 5.1% expansion in 2025, largely supported by the mining sector. The IMF projects that growth will remain solid even amid weakening global conditions and heightened uncertainty.
According to the Fund, Liberia has achieved notable progress in implementing reforms and improving fiscal stability, though it cautions that vulnerabilities persist, including elevated oil prices and declining bilateral aid flows.
Moving forward, priority areas include increasing domestic revenue generation, upgrading infrastructure, reforming underperforming banks, enhancing financial oversight, and addressing governance weaknesses.
The IMF further explained that the new financing arrangement will assist Liberia in adapting to climate challenges, attracting external investment, and reinforcing overall economic resilience.