Ghana’s Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has called for a new global economic order to salvage the world from the ravages being wreck on the economies of developing countries and the world at large.
Ken Ofori-Atta writes: "What does an African Finance Minister do now?"
It’s 5am and I stir. My stomach feels cramped. I have slept no more than four hours. My mind races. The problems cascade through. I hear the birds and do my meditation. My wife Angie and I are in the middle of an Easter study on the Book of Daniel, and I can’t help but think of the writing on the wall
Government Distributes Food Items to Needy Individuals and Households affected by Lockdown through Faith-Based Organisations
Government through the Ministries of Finance and Gender, Children and Social Protection, is embarking on a food distribution drive to ensure that needy people in areas under the restriction of movement directive by H. E. the President, live in comfort.
Statement to Parliament on Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Economy of Ghana
Right Hon. Speaker and Honourable Members of Parliament, I appear before you today to provide an update to you and the people of Ghana on the economic impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (in short, COVID-19) pandemic on the economy of Ghana and measures the government is taking to mitigate the impact.
General Notice
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and as part of measures to ensure the safety of all our stakeholders, you are kindly directed to e-mail your correspondence to the address below for attention. correspondence@mofep.gov.gh
Ghana Stands to Gain Significantly from Partnership with ATI
The Minister for Finance, Hon Ken Ofori-Atta has stated that the Country stood to benefit greatly from the emergence of the African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI) Into the Ghanaian Market.
Ghana and African Development Bank Signing Ceremony
The Ministry of Finance has signed a loan agreement of USD 81.76m with the African Development Bank (AfDB) for the execution of the Eastern Corridor Road Development Programme Phase 1 for the construction of the road sections stretching from Dufor-Adidome- Asikuma Junction (39.2km) and Asutuare- Aveyime (23.9km)
Let’s Make 2020 a Year of True Transformation
Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta has entreated staff of the Ministry of Finance to build a work culture that fostered confidence and competence round the clock to enable the Ministry achieve the true transformation the country desired.
Government and World Bank Group sign Financial Agreement for Four Projects
The Government of Ghana represented by the Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta has signed financial agreements for four projects amounting to UD 569.39 million with the International Development Agency of the World Bank Group, represented by the Country Director, Mr. Pierre Frank Laporte.
Government’s Determination to take Ghana out of the aid Dependency Syndrome on Course
A Deputy Minister for Finance, Hon. Charles Adu Boahen has given a firm indication that Government’s desire to take Ghana out of the aid dependency syndrome was on course.