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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

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