IMF Team to Visit Sri Lanka for Seventh EFF Review and 2026 Article IV Consultation
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team will visit Sri Lanka from September 10 to 23 to hold discussions with government authorities on the combined Seventh Review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme and the 2026 Article IV Consultation.
The mission will be led by Evan Papageorgiou, IMF Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, and will assess the country’s progress under the IMF-supported economic reform programme while reviewing recent macroeconomic developments. The IMF team is expected to announce its findings at the conclusion of the visit.
The review comes as Sri Lanka continues efforts to consolidate its economic recovery, strengthen public finances and rebuild foreign exchange reserves following the country’s recent economic crisis. The IMF’s latest assessment highlighted improvements in economic growth, revenue mobilisation and foreign exchange reserves, while noting continued risks from external shocks and the need to maintain the reform momentum.
The 2026 Article IV Consultation will provide a broader assessment of Sri Lanka’s economic policies and outlook alongside the programme-specific EFF review. The IMF’s country programme currently carries an outstanding financial commitment of approximately SDR 1.76 billion as of March 31, 2026.
The September mission follows an IMF staff visit to Sri Lanka from June 24 to 30, during which officials reviewed economic developments and progress under the reform programme, including the impact of external shocks on the economy.
The outcome of the Seventh Review will be closely monitored, as successful completion of IMF reviews is linked to continued access to financing under the EFF arrangement. The review will also provide an important assessment of Sri Lanka’s progress in implementing its economic reform commitments.
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