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Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson

Also known as: Minister of Finance · Dr. Forson · the Finance Minister · Finance Ministry · Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson · Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson · Minister of Finance Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson · the Ministry of Finance

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson — Finance Minister overseeing Ghana's IMF reform programme, macroeconomic stabilisation, and healthcare sector financing preparations.

Has begun Ghana's sixth review with the IMF, characterizing the reform programme as transformative and successful in stabilizing the economy since the 2022 crisis. Forson is simultaneously advancing multiple fiscal and health initiatives, including filing public tax returns to promote compliance, meeting large-scale miners on gold reserve policy, and preparing the government to fully finance vaccines and medicines from 2030 when Global Fund support ends.

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Government committed to fiscal discipline for Bank of Ghana recovery

The News

Economic advisor Seth Terkper says the government remains committed to maintaining fiscal discipline to help fast-track the Bank of Ghana's recovery and ensure it can perform its functions as lender of last resort. The Bank of Ghana posted an operating loss of GH¢15.6 billion for 2025, up from GH¢9.4 billion in 2024, with negative equity rising from GH¢58.62 billion to GH¢93.82 billion.

Why it matters

Government commitment to fiscal discipline is essential context for the Bank of Ghana's recovery and broader economic stabilisation.

15 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Government committed to fiscal discipline for Bank of Ghana recovery

    Economic advisor Seth Terkper says the government remains committed to maintaining fiscal discipline to help fast-track the Bank of Ghana's recovery and ensure it can perform its functions as lender of last resort. The Bank of Ghana posted an operating loss of GH¢15.6 billion for 2025, up from GH¢9.4 billion in 2024, with negative equity rising from GH¢58.62 billion to GH¢93.82 billion.

    15 hours ago · Joy Online →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Ghana to fully finance vaccines, medicines after Global Fund ends

    The Government of Ghana is preparing to fully budget for and finance vaccines and critical medicines starting January 2030 when support from the Global Fund winds down, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson disclosed. The government is implementing health sector reforms including increased budgetary releases and strengthening the National Health Insurance Authority to ensure the healthcare system remains resilient and sustainable.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Government seeks funding to restart stalled market projects

    The government is moving to secure funding to revive the Kumasi Central Market Phase II and Takoradi Market Circle redevelopment projects, which were halted in 2024 due to financial constraints. The Takoradi project was 81.62 per cent complete and Kumasi's Kejetia Phase II was 58.22 per cent complete at the time of suspension.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Finance minister, deputy publicly file annual tax returns

    Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and Deputy Thomas Nyarko Ampem have publicly filed their annual tax returns to promote voluntary tax compliance and public confidence in the tax system. Forson described the public filing as leadership by example and stressed tax compliance as both a civic obligation and moral responsibility.

    5 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 4 May

  1. Government meets large-scale miners on gold reserve policy

    The government has engaged large-scale mining companies on the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP), which aims to strengthen reserves and stabilize the cedi through a reformed gold acquisition framework and stronger compliance mechanisms. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson described the discussions as constructive and emphasized that the policy is being implemented in partnership with industry.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 April

  1. Businesses gaining confidence as macro stability improves

    A Technical Advisor to the Finance Minister says businesses are becoming increasingly confident in the economy as macroeconomic stability measures take effect, with improvements evident at both macro and firm levels. He notes that sustaining gains will require continued policy discipline and targeted interventions.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Finance Minister Forson files taxes, urges officials to comply

    Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson filed his Personal Income Tax at the Ghana Revenue Authority and called on public officials, businesses, and individuals to meet their tax obligations, stating that leadership by example is critical to widening the tax net and reducing debt reliance.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Ghana begins sixth IMF programme review with reform focus

    Ghana has commenced its Sixth Review with the IMF, with Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson describing the reform programme as transformative and successful following the country's 2022 economic crisis. The government has signalled the next phase will prioritise private sector growth to translate macroeconomic stability into investment, jobs, and opportunities for citizens.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana begins sixth review of IMF Extended Credit Facility programme

    The government has begun the sixth review of its programme with the IMF, with Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson characterising Ghana's reform efforts as a transformative success that has stabilised the economy and restored credibility since the 2022 economic crisis. The next phase will focus on unlocking private sector growth to translate macroeconomic stability into investment, jobs, and opportunities for citizens.

    29 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 27 April

  1. Bank of Ghana to release 2025 financial statements April 30

    The Bank of Ghana will release its 2025 Financial Accounts on April 30, after the Minister of Finance approved a one-month extension beyond the statutory March 31 deadline. The delay partly stems from a change in external auditors, which coincided with preparation of the 2025 accounts.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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