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.
Ghana, IMF Begin Fourth Review Mission Amid Economic Reforms
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.
Finance Minister Engages UK High Commissioner on Ghana’s Economic Outlook
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.
Parliament Approves Landmark Tax and Fiscal Reforms: A Giant Step Towards Economic Transformation
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.
Finance Minister Announces Sweeping Cost-Cutting Measures to Rein in Government Expenditure
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.
Ghana and UK Intensify Efforts to Combat Illegal Gold Trade
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.
Ghana and UK Strengthen Economic Ties: Finance Minister Hosts UK Trade Envoy
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 Committed to IMF Programme, Advancing Debt Restructuring – Finance Minister
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.
“We Have Built Enough Buffers to Pay All DDEP Obligations”- Dr. Ato Forson
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.
“We Will Not Be Reckless”-Finance Minister assures Banks
The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured banks that the government remains committed to responsible economic management and will not return to the financial instability of 2022.