In response to a request from the authorities of Ghana dated February 17, 2023, an IMF interdepartmental (LEG/FAD/MCM) Governance Diagnostic (GD) mission team visited Accra, Ghana from October 16 – 27, 2023 to conduct an assessment of governance weaknesses and corruption vulnerabilities. The purpose of the mission included helping the authorities design an action plan with specific prioritized, sequenced recommendations and structural reform to enhance transparency and accountability, prevent and combat corruption, in line with the IMF’s 2018 Framework for Enhanced Fund Engagement on Governance.2 The in-person mission was preceded by a virtual scoping mission conducted between September 18 – 29, 2023.
The mission was led by Mr. Gomiluk Otokwala, and the team also comprised Mr. Ron Snipeliski, Ms. Rebecca Obare, Ms. Bonolo Namethe (all LEG); Mr. Thabo Letjama, Mr. Ed Hearne (both FAD), and Mr. Ravi Mohan Periyakavil Ramakrishnan (MCM expert). Mr. David Robinson provided support remotely and contributed to the drafting of this report. The mission was also supported by Ms. Rachel Sigman, a short-term expert with knowledge and understanding of the context, political economy, and major governance weaknesses in Ghana.