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IMF's Georgieva Praises Akufo-Addo's Economic Leadership

1/16/2025

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Kristalina Georgieva, IMF Managing Director, lauded former Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his transformative economic reforms and adept handling of the COVID-19 crisis. In a heartfelt letter dated January 8, 2025, she celebrated his visionary leadership and the strong foundation he built for Ghana’s economic future through fruitful collaboration with the IMF.

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Kristalina Georgieva, IMF Managing Director, lauded former Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his transformative economic reforms and adept handling of the COVID-19 crisis. In a heartfelt letter dated January 8, 2025, she celebrated his visionary leadership and the strong foundation he built for Ghana’s economic future through fruitful collaboration with the IMF.