Abebe Aemro Selassie
@aselassie
Director, African Department @IMFNews #InCoffeeVeritas
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Started my Kenya visit with MPs from the The Parliamentary Network on the World Bank & IMF. I’m here to listen, learn, and discuss how the IMF can support Kenya's progress. Thank you Hon. Aden Daud, EBS, Sen. Tabitha Mutinda Munene, and all members for the frank and constructive dialogue.
My thanks to Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto, PhD for the warm welcome and productive meeting. We discussed the strong IMF-Kenya partnership and advancing reforms for the betterment of Kenyan society and realizing the country’s vast potential.
Valued the candid exchange with The National Treasury & Economic Planning CS Mbadi, PS Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS, and Central Bank of Kenya Governor Thugge and their teams. Good discussion on strategic priorities and the importance of shared views in shaping the path forward for the benefit of all Kenyans.
My deep appreciation to President William Samoei Ruto, PhD, The National Treasury & Economic Planning CS Mbadi, PS Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS, Central Bank of Kenya Governor Thugge, and the many Kenyans I met. Indeed, a productive visit that is a testament to the strong Kenya-IMF partnership. Asante sana!
It’s a pleasure to be in Nigeria for the first time. Today I had productive meetings with Federal Ministry of Finance Minister Edun & Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Cardoso. We discussed 🇳🇬’s outlook & efforts to address the high cost of living, including the need to accelerate social support.
Meeting with stakeholders is an important part of our work. Grateful for the chance to meet leaders from Nigeria’s civil society groups and the inspiring students at University of Lagos .
Le chef du département Afrique du Fonds monétaire international (FMI), Abebe Aemro Selassie, a été reçu cet après-midi par le Président Bassirou Diomaye Faye. M. Selassie a réaffirmé l’engagement du #FMI à soutenir le Sénégal dans son ambitieux programme de redressement économique.
Today, IMF's Abebe Aemro Selassie met with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye in Dakar. They discussed how the IMF can support Senegal’s efforts to restore fiscal transparency and strengthen the economy for the benefit of the Senegalese people.
On the margins of the #SpringMeetings, ES Claver Gatete met IMF Africa Director Abebe Aemro Selassie. The two institutions agreed to strengthen collaboration in DRM, capital market development & knowledge sharing
I began my visit to Zambia by touring Trade Kings Group, one of the major fast-moving consumer goods manufacturers in Sub-Saharan Africa. It exemplifies private sector-led dynamism which drives investment in local manufacturing, supports entrepreneurship, and creates jobs.
Excellent discussion with Ministry of Finance & National Planning - Zambia Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane in Lusaka. I commended him on Zambia’s strong track record of implementing reforms under the IMF-supported program, despite a plethora of shocks. IMF remains committed to support Zambia and its people.
Met with senior IMF officials in Washington, DC, led by Mr. Abebe Aemro Selassie, Director of the Africa Department, to discuss strengthening Kenya’s partnership with the Fund. I emphasized the need for continued dialogue with the National Treasury to advance a new programme arrangement,
