Ghana: IMF Approves Third $116.2m Disbursement

Ghana's economy—once a model for growth in West Africa, took a turn for the worse in 2012. It's been getting help from the IMF under a 3-year program known as the Extended Credit Facility. The IMF board has approved another US$116m, and under the arrangement Ghana could receive more than US$900m if all targets are met. In this podcast, Joël Toujas-Bernaté, IMF mission chief for Ghana, says the country is making good progress. Contributors: Joël Toujas-Bernaté, IMF Mission Chief for Ghana