IMF Transfers $1.1 Billion to Ukraine: Where the Funds Will Go

by Roman Cheplyk
Monday, December 23, 2024
2 MIN
IMF Transfers $1.1 Billion to Ukraine: Where the Funds Will Go

Ukraine has received its sixth tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program

The latest disbursement amounts to $1.1 billion, bringing the total IMF support received by Ukraine through this program to $9.8 billion.


Funding Details

According to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, the $1.1 billion has already been credited to Ukraine’s accounts. The government plans to use the money for critical budget expenditures to sustain key public services and help stabilize the economy during wartime.

“We will direct these funds to finance urgent budgetary needs,” — Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.


Background of the EFF Program

This tranche marks the sixth disbursement within the EFF framework, a program designed to support Ukraine’s economic reform agenda and ensure macroeconomic stability. Since its start, the arrangement has mobilized significant financial resources for Ukraine:

  • Total Funds Received: $9.8 billion
  • Primary Goal: Help the government address immediate budgetary pressures and continue structural reforms.

Next Steps

The Ukrainian government remains in close consultation with the IMF regarding the utilization of funds and the progress of economic reforms. Officials from the Ministry of Finance and the National Bank of Ukraine have recently been engaged in dialogue with IMF representatives, ensuring that future funding aligns with Ukraine’s broader financial and structural reform goals.


Note: The approved funds come amid continued international support for Ukraine’s economy. Ongoing discussions and reforms will shape additional funding decisions and help guide Ukraine toward financial recovery and long-term stability.

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