At the heart of the plan is a government-commissioned audit of all outstanding payables and commitments. The Ministry of Finance has engaged the Auditor General, alongside two independent audit firms, for an intensive eight-week review.

Ghana’s economic outlook received a significant boost following a high-level investor meeting held in Washington, D.C., led by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson.

The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to sound public financial management (PFM) and fiscal discipline during the 2025 Annual Conference of the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD).

The World Bank has committed to supporting Ghana in tackling its youth unemployment challenge by backing a new Growth and Jobs Strategy aimed at creating opportunities for over 500,000 young people.

The 2024 Annual Report is the ninth since the enactment of the Act. It provides the performance of the ESLA levies for the 2024 fiscal year, including the utilisation of the levies collected.

Ghana has taken a key step toward reforming its energy sector by submitting a Legislative Instrument (LI) to Parliament that will enable competitive procurement of power generation services.

Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has described the energy sector as the biggest economic threat currently facing the country.

Deputy Minister of Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has called on ECOWAS member states to renew their commitment to the regional bloc’s founding vision as the organization marks its 50th anniversary

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is leading the country’s delegation to the 2025 IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings.

Ghana has secured a critical staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), unlocking the release of a $370 million fifth tranche under the country’s $3 billion bailout programme

You are warmly welcome to the joint GOG-IMF press briefing on the 4th Review of the IMF-ECF Programme conducted by the IMF staff, led by Mission Chief, Stephane Roudet

Ghana’s Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has been elected Chairman of the Board of Governors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID).

The Government of Ghana has officially commenced a comprehensive review of its Value Added Tax (VAT) regime, aiming to simplify the system and improve the business environment across the country.

Managing Director of the World Bank Group Visits Ghana’s Finance Ministry, Pledges Support for Key Sectors.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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, 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).

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.

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.

Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, held a meeting with the British High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E. Harriet Thompson, and her team to discuss Ghana’s economic outlook, fiscal policies, and key social interventions outlined in the 2025 Budget.

In a historic and sweeping policy overhaul, Parliament yesterday approved a series of transformative tax amendment bills aimed at enhancing revenue efficiency, easing financial burdens, and realigning key government funds to drive national development.

In a decisive move to strengthen fiscal discipline, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has outlined a series of cost-cutting measures aimed at reducing government expenditure and ensuring prudent financial management.

In a crucial meeting held at the Ministry of Finance, Ghana’s Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, met with officials from the UK-Ghana Gold Programme to discuss strategies to curb gold smuggling and ensure Ghana fully benefits from its gold resources.

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.

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.

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has assured banks that the government has built sufficient financial buffers to meet all Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) obligations this year.