IMF Approves About $2.3 Billion in Loans to Support Egypt’s Economic Stabilization

On February 25, 2026, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed its combined reviews of Egypt’s economic reform program and approved approximately $2.3 billion in financing to support the country’s macroeconomic stabilization efforts. The funds include around $2 billion under the Extended Fund Facility and roughly $273 million under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility, marking a continuation of IMF engagement with Egypt’s reform agenda.

The IMF noted improvements in inflation, which has fallen significantly from previous peaks, and a strengthening of foreign exchange reserves, reflecting progress in tightening monetary and fiscal policy. While the financing is expected to help ease external balance pressures and reinforce investor confidence, the IMF emphasized that further structural reforms—especially privatization and reducing the state’s economic footprint—remain essential for long-term sustainable growth.

Egypt’s strategic position, including its role in global trade through the Suez Canal and its large consumer market, gives its economic outlook substantial implications for broader Middle East and North Africa growth prospects. The disbursement signals continued international support for economic stabilization and could boost regional economic recovery momentum.