In accordance with Article 179 of the 1992 Constitution and section 21 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921) the Minister for Finance will, on behalf of the President, lay before Parliament the 2023 Annual Budget Statement and Economic Policy of Government on Thursday, 24th November, 2022.
Our focus has been to better the lives of Ghanaians – Ken Ofori-Atta
The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has said that the overreaching focus of the president Akufo-Addo government has been to do their utmost to make lives better for the citizens
Let’s use Challenging Period to Unleash our Local Productive Capabilities - Finance Minister
The Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta has said that the time had come for Ghanaians to advance reforms and unleash local production capabilities.
False Claims About IMF Negotiations
The Ministry notes that in recent days, a number of persons have been making false claims about the ongoing negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF or the Fund).
World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings and Progress of Negotiations with The Fund
A Government Delegation has successfully concluded a trip to Washington D.C., to attend the Annual Meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF or the Fund); and continue negotiations for IMF support for Ghana’s Post-Covid Programme for Economic Growth
Disregard Social Media Advisories
The attention of the Ministry of Finance has been drawn to social media audiotapes and mainstream media publications speculating about a 94% discount of Tier 2 pension investments in government securities. Other publications also encourage a switch from securities to forex as a store of value.