DRC receives $350 million IMF disbursement to support budget and reforms

The International Monetary Fund’s Executive Board approved a new disbursement of roughly $348‑350 million to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The funding comes from the third review of the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and the second review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). About $258 million will go to the national budget and external reserves, while roughly $90 million is earmarked for climate‑adaptation projects, infrastructure and social programmes.

The IMF highlighted the DRC’s economic resilience, noting inflation falling to 2.5% and improved external balances, but warned that security challenges in the east, the Ebola outbreak and regional tensions still pose risks. It urged continued structural reforms, better public‑financial management and prudent monetary policy.

Separately, the DRC is expected to exit the Financial Action Task Force (GAFI) grey list by late 2026 after meeting all 23 required actions, a move that could lower banking compliance costs and attract investment. The United Nations Security Council is also set to vote on renewing sanctions targeting armed groups in the DRC, aiming to curb illicit mineral trade and finance to rebel factions.