Mali hosts FMI delegation to discuss technical aid
The International Monetary Fund's West Africa technical assistance center director met with Mali's finance minister to identify aid needs.
Mali's Minister of Economy and Finance met with a delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on April 11, 2026. The delegation was led by Mr. Christian Ebeke, Director of the IMF's Regional Technical Assistance Center for West Africa (AFRITAC West). The meeting aimed to introduce the new AFRITAC West Director to Malian authorities and discuss Mali's technical assistance requirements.
Discussions focused on identifying the technical assistance needs of key Malian structures. Preparations for the next AFRITAC West Steering Committee meeting, scheduled for Bamako in June 2027, were also discussed. Mali will preside over this upcoming meeting. The meeting reinforced the partnership between Mali and the IMF to improve institutional capacity and public finance management.
The IMF delegation included Mr. Celaine Ngotta Kouame, an economist, and Mr. Moez Ben Hassin, the IMF Resident Representative in Mali. This visit signifies a shared commitment to strengthening Mali's financial governance.
Why it mattersMali's government is seeking technical assistance from the IMF to improve its public finance management and institutional capacity.