At the end of a mission carried out in Niger from October 29 to November 12, 2019, as part of the 5th review
of the program supported by the Extended Credit Facility, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) expressed satisfaction
the implementation of the reform program by the government of Niger.
These reforms were implemented in a difficult context marked by an unstable security situation and
the closure of the borders with Nigeria which negatively impacts its economy.
This institution also notes that the country's economic growth should reach 6.3% in 2019 and
exceed 7% over the next five years. Growth driven in particular by business
oil whose fallout in the coming years will have a positive impact on the economy
nigerian.
Also, the agricultural campaign and the capacity of the government to attract investors are points
positive noted by the Bretton Woods institution.