Managing Director of the World Bank Group Visits Ghana’s Finance Ministry, Pledges Support for Key Sectors.
Gov’t Reaffirms Commitment to Healthcare with GH¢2 Billion Infrastructure Investment
The government is set to invest over GH¢2 billion in healthcare infrastructure between now and 2028, underscoring its continued commitment to improving medical services across the country.
Finance Minister to Establish Compliance Desk to Enforce New PFM Act
The Minister for Finance Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced the establishment of a dedicated Compliance Desk within the Ministry of Finance to monitor and enforce adherence to the newly upgraded Public Financial Management (PFM) Act, 2025.
No Contractor Will Be Paid Until Audit Is Complete – Finance Minister Declares
Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has firmly stated that no payments will be made to government contractors until a comprehensive audit of outstanding arrears is completed by the Auditor-General.
No Contract Approvals Without Commencement Authorisation – Finance Minister Declares
In a move to enforce fiscal discipline and eliminate financial recklessness in public administration, Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that no government contract will be approved without prior commencement authorisation from the Ministry of Finance, effective April 3, 2025.
Dr. Ato Forson: Goldbod is the Economic Game Changer Ghana Needs
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has described the Goldbod initiative as a game changer for Ghana’s economy, highlighting its role in stabilizing the cedi, boosting foreign exchange inflows, and creating sustainable jobs
Government to Publish List of Locally-Made Items for Mandatory Procurement by State Agencies
The Government of Ghana is set to introduce a policy requiring all state agencies to procure certain essential goods exclusively from local producers.
Finance Minister Commits to Timely Release of Funds for School Feeding Caterers
Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring the timely release of funds for caterers under the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP).
More Money, Less Taxes, and Smarter Spending: Finance Minister Breaks Down New Economic Reforms
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has outlined the major benefits of several new bills signed into law by President John Mahama, emphasizing their role in providing financial relief, boosting economic growth, and ensuring responsible fiscal management.
Ghana, IMF Begin Fourth Review Mission Amid Economic Reforms
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commenced its fourth review mission in Ghana as part of the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program for 2023–2026.