Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, has underscored the government’s commitment to tightening loopholes within Ghana’s tax exemptions regime, describing it as a major source of revenue loss for the country.

The Food and Beverage Association of Ghana (FABAG) has announced that prices of key commodities within the sector are beginning to fall, with further reductions expected in the coming weeks.

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured stakeholders that the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi is not a fleeting development but the result of deliberate and strategic economic management.

Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, has given the strongest indication yet that government will prioritise the completion of the University of Engineering and Agricultural Science at Bunso in the Eastern Region.

Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Ampem Nyarko has applauded Italy’s continued support for Ghana, particularly in the cocoa and health sectors. His remarks followed a high-level bilateral meeting between the governments of Ghana and Italy aimed at deepening economic and development cooperation.

Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to ensuring the timely release of funds for essential health services to safeguard the well-being of Ghanaians and promote national productivity.

Dr. Iddrisu outlined a bold vision for the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), committing to build a modern, technology-driven, agile, and trusted institution capable of producing credible, timely, and relevant data to support Ghana’s macroeconomic stabilisation programme.

Dr. Patrick Nomo has resumed his role as Chief Director of the Ministry of Finance, two years after his transfer to the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation.

As stewards of public resources, public officers are required to uphold the highest standards of financial discipline to promote fiscal sustainability and quality service delivery.

The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has inaugurated the newly constituted Governing Board of the GRA, tasking the members with the critical responsibility of strengthening domestic revenue mobilisation amid the country’s current fiscal challenges.

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has commended Ghana’s Minister for Finance and his team for their “strong commitment to the Fund-supported program and reforms aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability.”

The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has held a high-level meeting with the MD of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Mr. Makhtar Diop, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Ghana’s partnership with the global development finance institution.

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson led Ghana’s delegation to the Imf/spring meetings to meet with the Ghana Heritage Club at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, DC.

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.