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…

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…

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…

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…

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…