IMF Africa Department Director meets with Senegal's President, praises public finance reforms
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Zeine Zeidane, Director of the IMF's Africa Department, met with Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye at the Palace of the Republic. Zeidane conveyed the IMF's high appreciation for Senegal's efforts in public finance management and governance reforms. This meeting is seen as a significant step in strengthening Senegal's relationship with the International Monetary Fund, coming after the country implemented budgetary consolidation and transparency measures. Discussions also focused on the need for a new cooperation program between Senegal and the IMF. This future program aims to balance essential public investments for growth, support for the private sector, and strengthened social protection mechanisms to improve living conditions.
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