Constant Lonkeng

Mission Chief for Madagascar🇲🇬@IMFNews 🌎 |Formerly Mission Chief for Benin & IMF Rep in Jamaica🇯🇲|Views are my own

[Constant Lonkeng @Clonkeng]

One word: “Ownership”! @taiwoyedele @IMFNews #africasgoldenfuture #economicpolicy #sustainability #africasgoldenfuture #IMFmeetings

[IMF Africa @IMFAfrica]

At the #IMFMeetings’ Africa’s Golden Future discussion in Bangkok this week, Nigeria’s @taiwoyedele highlighted the key role of communication and building public trust through policy actions in the quest for growth and jobs.

Watch the full discussion: https://t.co/IjlCkEmFj2

[FMIactualites @FMIactualites]

Au panel Africa’s Golden Future, @taiwoyedele, @mpedegypt, Sidi Ould Tah et Daniel Mminele ont souligné qu’une Afrique plus prospère repose sur trois priorités : des réformes audacieuses, davantage d’intégration régionale et un meilleur accès au financement du secteur privé.

[IMF Africa @IMFAfrica]

Our panelists highlighted the need to move from policy announcements to implementation to foster credibility and trust during the Africa's Golden Future discussion. #IMFMeetings

See highlights from the event and watch the full discussion here: https://t.co/Hol3HRYDPO

[IMF Africa @IMFAfrica]

🔴 LIVE NOW: Africa’s Golden Future brings together senior policymakers, IMF leadership, regional institutions, and the private sector to discuss how reforms, trade integration, and private capital can drive growth and jobs in Africa. https://t.co/41hqr3Mw9i

[Constant Lonkeng @Clonkeng]

🌍You wouldn’t want to miss this! Old questions, fresh perspectives! #policymaking #reform #tradeintegration #financing

[IMF Africa @IMFAfrica]

Meet the panel for Africa’s Golden Future: IMF DMD Bo Li, @AfDBPresident Sidi Ould Tah, Nigeria’s @taiwoyedele, Egypt’s Ahmed Rostom (@mpedegypt), and Nedbank’s Daniel Mminele, moderated by @AfolakeG of @africanews. Tue, Oct 13, 10:00 AM UTC. https://t.co/ZKbQPQtW22

[IMF Africa @IMFAfrica]

How can reforms, #AfCFTA trade, private investment unlock more jobs for Africa’s growing youth? Join IMF DMD Bo Li, @AfDBPresident, @taiwoyedele, @mpedegypt, and @Nedbank’s Mminele for the discussion on Africa's Golden Future Tue, Oct 13 at 10:00 AM UTC.
https://t.co/ZKbQPQtW22

[IMF Africa @IMFAfrica]

The IMF Executive Board completed reviews of Madagascar’s ECF & RSF arrangements, enabling an immediate disbursement of about $155M. Sustained reform implementation is key to preserving stability, protecting priority spending, & strengthening resilience. https://t.co/wDuRluHIY2

[IMF Africa @IMFAfrica]

Our virtual panel on Thursday in partnership with @AfricaCarnegie takes on the foundations that will decide whether AI works for sub-Saharan Africa, drawing on new IMF research (https://t.co/ce8f35ux0O)

RSVP here: https://t.co/EnX3hqnmnl

[FMIactualites @FMIactualites]

Un nouveau modèle de croissance pour l’Afrique peut ouvrir la voie vers une croissance plus forte et plus durable. Des réformes bien conçues pourraient augmenter la production d’environ 20 % en 10 ans. Lisez le nouveau Focus-Pays du FMI. https://t.co/YZThr0rtw6

[IMF @IMFNews]

Closing half of the gap with frontier emerging markets could boost output in sub-Saharan Africa by about 20% within a decade. Read our Country Focus blog. https://t.co/qVNDTrV2oC

[Constant Lonkeng @Clonkeng]

Getting reforms right isn’t just about design—it’s about implementation. That’s where most efforts fail.

In this blog, we outline 5 principles to help make reforms stick ⬇️

[IMF Africa @IMFAfrica]

A new growth model for Africa can unlock stronger, more durable growth. As our Country Focus blog shows, well-designed reforms could raise output by ~20% within a decade. Read our Country Focus blog. https://t.co/RUEkdIG2GW

[Abebe Aemro Selassie @aselassie]

As I prepare to hang up my boots as director of the IMF’s African Department, I can’t help but reflect… and a set of abiding lessons recurs…

I remain optimistic about the regions prospects. Indeed, this will be the African Century. But only… https://t.co/Mon7GEiXTk

[IMF Africa @IMFAfrica]

Labor productivity in sub-Saharan Africa has been nearly flat for three decades. At current growth rates, incomes would take half a century to double. Supply‑side reforms are essential to drive private sector-led, job-rich growth. https://t.co/hYJAD113vP

[Constant Lonkeng @Clonkeng]

Join in London (@ODI_Global) or online 🔗:

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[IMF Africa @IMFAfrica]

🇲🇬 The IMF has approved a $107M disbursement to Madagascar under the ECF & RSF. Madagascar has made solid progress, but climate and external shocks call for careful contingency planning and agile policy making. More here https://t.co/0wnMCoW2HL

[FMIactualites @FMIactualites]

🇲🇬 Le FMI approuve un décaissement de 107 M$ pour Madagascar via la FEC et la FRS. Malgré des progrès notables, les chocs climatiques et externes exigent des mesures d'urgence bien planifiées et des politiques économiques agiles. Plus d'informations ici: https://t.co/0Agci2NkqJ

[FMIactualites @FMIactualites]

Le FMI a conclu un accord avec Madagascar sur les revues de la FEC et de la FRD. Le plan de redressement de la JIRAMA vise à améliorer les services publics, réduire les coûts et protéger les fonds publics.

[IMF Africa @IMFAfrica]

IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Madagascar on ECF and RSF reviews. Recovery plan for JIRAMA will help improve utilities, cut costs, and protect public funds.

[IMF Africa @IMFAfrica]

Contingency planning and exchange rate flexibility are key in times of uncertainty. Read more here https://t.co/2u7LxH6Zpr

[IMF Africa @IMFAfrica]

🇧🇯 Benin's tax-to-GDP ratio rose over 2 percentage points during 2022-24 through tax and digital reforms, exceeding regional improvements. IMF Country Focus interview examines how this supports youth development and debt sustainability. https://t.co/y50lPRVDq1