As Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson stepped out on Budget Day, the cameras weren’t just focused on him—the nation’s eyes were drawn to the rich, handcrafted leather briefcase he carried. This was no ordinary bag
Ghana’s National Economic Dialogue
The highly anticipated National Economic Dialogue 2025 begins this morning at the Accra International Conference Centre, bringing together top economic experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to address Ghana’s pressing economic challenges.
A Review of Ghana’s Value added tax (VAT) System
A review of Ghana’s value-added tax (VAT) system. This report, jointly produced with researchers from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (UK) analyses the design and administration of Ghana’s VAT and associated levies, as well as short and longer-run revenue trends
Finance Ministry Staff Embark on Cleanup and Records Management Exercise
Staff of the Ministry of Finance undertook a cleanup exercise to improve workplace hygiene and streamline records management.
Ghana Achieves Critical Milestone in Debt Restructuring Process
Ghana has reached a significant breakthrough in its debt restructuring efforts, with all 25 participating creditor countries signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a crucial step toward the nation's economic recovery
Finance Minister Inaugurates Technical Committee to Establish Gold Board
In a significant move to formalize Ghana's gold sector, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson has inaugurated a technical committee tasked with establishing the Ghana Gold Board
Finance Minister Urges Prudent Spending to Revive Ghana’s Economy
The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson has emphasized the need for change in the management of Ghana's economy and public finance, stating that "things must change".
Finance Minister Engages Key Agencies on Revenue Mobilization and Expenditure Management
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has embarked on a series of engagements with key government agencies to address pressing issues in revenue mobilization and public expenditure management.
Welcome back to the Ministry of Finance, Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson
Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson has officially resumed his role as Minister for Finance following his nomination by the President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama
Ghana and Switzerland Sign CHF12M Grant Agreement to Boost Local Governance
The Government of Ghana and Switzerland have signed a CHF 12 million about USD$14million grant agreement aimed at supporting the implementation of the District Assemblies Common Fund Responsiveness Factor Grant (DACF-RFG).