# International financing for Egypt > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/international-financing-for-egypt > Updated: 2026-08-02T08:39:14.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 4. In late July 2026 the European Union transferred a second €1.5 billion tranche to Egypt, completing a €4 billion loan that forms part of a broader €5 billion assistance package launched in 2024. The first €1 billion of this second tranche was paid in January 2026, and the initial €1 billion tranche was disbursed in 2024. The EU funds are earmarked for budget support and macro‑economic stability and are tied to progress on democratic governance, rule of law and human‑rights standards, a condition that has drawn criticism from rights groups over ongoing repression. A few days later, on 31 July 2026, the IMF Executive Board approved a $1.8 billion drawdown – about $1.5 billion from the Extended Fund Facility and $272 million from the Resilience and Sustainability Facility – raising Egypt’s total IMF access to roughly $7.3 billion. The Fund highlighted the economy’s resilience amid regional conflict, noting 5 % Q3 FY2025‑26 growth, inflation at 15.2 % in March 2026 (projected to rise to 16.7 % later in the year), a current‑account deficit near 4.5 % of GDP and reserves at 119 % of the adequacy standard. It urged faster reduction of the state’s role and greater private‑sector participation. On 2 August 2026 the IMF confirmed that the $1.8 billion tranche would be transferred to the Central Bank of Egypt within five business days, bolstering foreign‑exchange reserves, supporting exchange‑rate stability and helping meet upcoming external‑debt obligations. The disbursement adds to the $73 billion of IMF loans already agreed with Egypt (expanded to $80 billion in March 2024) and includes a climate‑related component through the Resilience and Sustainability Facility. Egyptian officials, including Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly, welcomed the combined EU and IMF support as a vote of confidence in the country’s reform programme. ## Claims - The IMF executive board approved a disbursement of about $1.8 billion to Egypt. (corroborated by 7 sources) - The disbursement includes $1.5 billion from the Extended Fund Facility and $272 million from the Resilience and Sustainability Facility. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Total drawdowns for Egypt under the two IMF programmes now total about $7.3 billion. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Egypt’s real GDP grew 5 % in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025/26. (corroborated by 7 sources) - IMF projects Egypt’s real GDP growth at 4.6 % for FY 2025/26 end, possibly slowing to 4.4 % in FY 2026/27. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Egypt’s inflation was 15.2 % in March 2026 and is expected to rise to 16.7 % in the second half of 2026. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Egypt’s current‑account deficit is estimated at about 4.5 % of GDP for FY 2025/26. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Egypt’s international reserves equal 119 % of the adequacy ratio. (corroborated by 7 sources) - If approved, the seventh review will release a financing tranche of about $1.6‑$1.8 billion for Egypt. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The IMF placed Egypt on the agenda of its Executive Board meeting on 30 July to consider the seventh review of its programme. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The IMF programme for Egypt includes an $8 billion Extended Fund Facility and $1.3 billion from the Resilience and Sustainability programme. (single source) - Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said Egypt will finalize its national economic programme by the end of September. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-02: Egypt Receives $1.8 Billion IMF Funding for Reform Program The IMF approved roughly $1.8 billion for Egypt under its Extended Fund Facility and Resilience and Sustainability Facility, to be disbursed to the central bank to strengthen reserves and support reforms. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypt-receives-18-billion-imf-funding-for-reform-program ### 2026-07-31: IMF approves $1.8 bn disbursement to Egypt after seventh review The IMF approved a $1.8 bn disbursement to Egypt after its seventh review, raising total drawdowns to $7.3 bn, and highlighted strong growth, rising inflation and robust reserves. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/imf-approves-18-billion-disbursement-to-egypt-after-seventh-review ### 2026-07-28: Egypt slated for $1.7 bn IMF disbursement after seventh program review The IMF scheduled Egypt’s seventh program review, clearing the way for a $1.7 bn disbursement and a national economic roadmap to be finished by September. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/imf-schedules-egypt-for-july-review-unlocking-16-bn-funding ### 2026-07-24: EU approves €1.5 bn aid tranche for Egypt under €5 bn support package The EU transferred €1.5 bn to Egypt as the second tranche of a €5 bn aid package, aiming to support its budget, macro‑stability and reforms, while tying funds to democratic and human‑rights conditions. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eu-commission-disburses-additional-15-bn-to-egypt --- Cite as: International financing for Egypt. 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