This web page provides information in on the activities of the Office, views of the IMF staff, and the relations between Sierra Leone and the IMF. Additional information can be found on Sierra Leone and IMF country page, including official IMF reports and Executive Board documents in English that deal with Sierra Leone.

Sierra Leone And The IMF Page

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At a Glance

  • Current IMF membership: 191 countries
  • Sierra Leone joined the Fund in September 10, 1962. (Article VIII)
  • Total quotas: SDR 207.4 million
  • Outstanding loans and purchases: (SDR) 360.72 million (March 31, 2023)
  • Last Article IV Consultation: The last Article IV Executive Board Consultation was on June 27, 2022. (Country Report No. 2022/259, July 29, 2022)

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Office Activities

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Sierra Leone and the IMF

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Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa

April 25, 2025

Recovery Interrupted

A hard-won recovery in sub-Saharan Africa has been overtaken by recent events. The sudden shift in the global outlook has clouded the region’s short-term prospects and made policy even more challenging. Adding to existing policy complications there is now an extra premium on resilience—a country’s ability to rebound quickly from future shocks. The region’s progress and perseverance over the past few years is notable, but continued efforts will be needed to sustain the recovery and enhance the region’s resilience. Caution, consistency, and credibility are now more important than ever.
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Departmental Papers on Africa

Africa Departmental Papers Cover The Departmental African Paper Series covers research on sub-Saharan Africa conducted by International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff, particularly on issues of broad regional or cross-country interest. The views expressed in these papers are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF, its Executive Board, or IMF Management.