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Ministry of Finance - Republic of Ghana
Source: Ministry of Finance - Republic of Ghana |

Ghana Committed to International Monetary Fund (IMF) Programme, Advancing Debt Restructuring – Finance Minister

The government remains optimistic that ongoing reforms and international support will help position the country on a stronger economic path

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fulfilling the conditions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme and ensuring the successful completion of the country’s debt restructuring efforts. Speaking during a meeting with the German Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Daniel Krull, Dr. Forson acknowledged…

Ministry of Finance - Republic of Ghana
Source: Ministry of Finance - Republic of Ghana |

Ghana and United Kingdom (UK) Strengthen Economic Ties: Finance Minister Hosts United Kingdom (UK) Trade Envoy

The Minister highlighted Ghana’s plans for a major VAT reform and expressed interest in learning from the UK’s highly efficient VAT system

The Minister for Finance, Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to deepening economic cooperation with the United Kingdom following a high-level meeting with the UK Trade Envoy to Ghana, Bell Ribeiro-Addy, and Akosua Dentaa Amoateng MBE. During the discussions, Hon. Dr. Ato Forson underscored the urgent need…

Ministry of Finance - Republic of Ghana
Source: Ministry of Finance - Republic of Ghana |

National Economic Dialogue to take place March 3rd and 4th

The outcomes of the forum are expected to begin the journey towards economic revitalisation, ultimately enhancing business opportunities and improving living conditions across the country

The Government of Ghana, under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, is pleased to announce the National Economic Dialogue, scheduled for March 3rd and 4th, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre. This important gathering will offer a platform for Ghanaians to respond to the pressing economic challenges and…

Ministry of Finance - Republic of Ghana
Source: Ministry of Finance - Republic of Ghana |

Ghana: New Appointments at Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA)

These new appointments are expected to strengthen the GRA and ensure that targets are met in an environment of professionalism, fairness, and exemplary client care

The Ministry of Finance hereby formally announces the following appointments to the leadership of the GRA:  i) Ms. Julie Essiam: Commissioner-General ii) Mr. Edward Apenteng Gyamerah: Commissioner, Domestic Tax Revenue Division iii) Ms. Pearl Darko: Commissioner, Support Services Division iv) Brigadier General Ziblim Ayorrogo: Commissioner, Customs These new appointments are…

Ministry of Finance - Republic of Ghana
Source: Ministry of Finance - Republic of Ghana |

Ghana Launches 2022 Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Mining & Oil/Gas Reports Covering the Period 2020

The production of the reports was funded by the World Bank through the Extractive Global Programmatic Support (EGPS) Grant

The Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) of the Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GHEITI) has today, formally launched the country’s 2020 Mining and Oil/Gas EITI reports, published on December 31, 2022. The MSG is a tripartite body made up of Government, Industry and Civil Society, with the responsibility of steering the affairs…

Ministry of Finance - Republic of Ghana
Source: Ministry of Finance - Republic of Ghana |

Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (“DDEP”) Extension

The Government has structured the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme as a voluntary exercise, in order to shield domestic bondholders

The Government has taken the decision to extend the Expiration Date of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme from Monday, 16th January 2023 at 4:00 p.m. (GMT) to Tuesday, 31st January 2023 at 4:00 p.m. (GMT) (the “New Expiration Date”). The Government has structured the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme as a…

Ministry of Finance - Republic of Ghana
Source: Ministry of Finance - Republic of Ghana |

End of Working Visit by the International Monetary Fund (IMF)

During the visit, the IMF delegation held high level meetings with stakeholders and discussed possible support for Ghana’s domestic economic recovery programme

A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF or the Fund), on Wednesday 13th July, 2022, concluded a one-week working visit to Accra. During the visit, the IMF delegation held high level meetings with stakeholders and discussed possible support for Ghana’s domestic economic recovery programme. The Ministry of Finance wishes to thank…

Ministry of Finance - Government of Ghana
Source: Ministry of Finance - Government of Ghana |

Press Briefing By The Hon. Minister of Finance

1.      Introduction          About a month ago, I presented a mid-year review of the 2015 Budget and Supplementary estimates for 2015. Since then, there have been new developments both domestically and externally which has necessitated this briefing. The Mid-Year Review was also based on end-May 2015 performance of the economy. This…

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