Also known as: Dr. Theo Acheampong · Theophilius Acheampong · Dr Theophilius Acheampong
Technical Advisor to Ghana's Ministry of Finance who comments on fiscal policy, debt management, economic reforms, and government initiatives including the IMF program completion.
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Joy Online
… Government Maintains Inflation Target Speaking at the same PwC Ghana webinar, Technical Advisor to the Finance Minister, Dr Theo Acheampong, said the Ministry of Finance still expects inflation to end 2026 within its target range of 8%, plus or minus 2 percentage points. …
Fitch Solutions predicts inflation to rise to 9% by end-2026 despite recent gainsJoy Online
Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, Dr Theophilius Acheampong, has indicated that the government’s 2026 mid-year budget review will provide Parliament with updates on major infrastructure projects while outlining measures to improve value for money in public spending. …
2026 Mid-Year Budget to highlight key infrastructure projects — Dr Theo AcheampongJoy Online
Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, Dr Theophilius Acheampong, says the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review will focus on the government’s fiscal performance, expenditure, borrowing and key policy initiatives, with no plans to introduce new taxes. …
Mid-Year Budget: No new taxes expected – Dr Theo AcheampongJoy Online
Technical Advisor to the Finance Minister, Dr Theo Acheampong, has clarified that Ghana’s recent early debt settlements should not be interpreted as a sign that the country is preparing to return to the international bond market anytime soon. …
Ghana not returning to bond market yet despite early debt settlements — Theo AcheampongJoy Online
… Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, Dr. Theo Acheampong, disclosed this while delivering remarks on behalf of Finance Minister Dr. …
Finance Ministry cites ¢10.7bn 2025 NHIS funding as health financing reforms deepenJoy Online
… Delivering remarks on behalf of Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson at the 2026 Annual Conference of the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) in Koforidua, Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, Dr Theo Acheampong, said the government now views healthcare as eco …
Healthy people are Ghana’s strongest currency, Finance Ministry saysJoy Online
… Delivering remarks on behalf of Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson at the opening of the 2026 CHAG Annual Conference in Koforidua, Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, Dr Theo Acheampong, said the changing global financing landscape makes stronger collaboration betwe …
Declining donor funding makes CHAG partnership more critical – Finance MinistryJoy Online
Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, Dr Theo Acheampong, has expressed confidence in Ghana’s proposed engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) through the Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI), describing it as an important framework for sustaining reforms an …
Theo Acheampong defends IMF PCI framework as key to sustaining economic reformsJoy Online
Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, Dr Theo Acheampong, says Ghana’s successful completion of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a significant national achievement. …
IMF exit marks end of painful economic chapter – Dr. Theo AcheampongJoy Online
Technical Advisor to the Ministry of Finance, Dr Theo Acheampong, has defended the government’s handling of Ghana’s recent power supply challenges, insisting that clear leadership was demonstrated in managing the crisis. …
Clear leadership demonstrated in managing recent power crisis – Dr Theo AcheampongFitch Solutions projects Ghana's inflation will rise to 9% by the end of 2026, driven largely by renewed pressure on the cedi, and further to 13.2% by end-2027 due to stronger domestic demand, imported inflation, and food price increases linked to weather disruptions. The forecast contrasts with Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson's projection of 5% inflation by December.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Fitch Solutions projects Ghana's inflation will rise to 9% by the end of 2026, driven largely by renewed pressure on the cedi, and further to 13.2% by end-2027 due to stronger domestic demand, imported inflation, and food price increases linked to weather disruptions. The forecast contrasts with Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson's projection of 5% inflation by December.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance says the 2026 mid-year budget review will provide Parliament with updates on major infrastructure projects and outline measures to improve value for money in public spending, while also focusing on reforms to strengthen monitoring and accountability in public funds.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Finance technical advisor Dr Theophilius Acheampong says the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review will assess government fiscal performance, expenditure, borrowing and policy initiatives without introducing new taxes, as the government believes Ghana's fiscal challenge is primarily an expenditure management issue rather than a revenue problem.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Technical Advisor to the Finance Minister Dr Theo Acheampong said Ghana's recent early settlement of $700 million in Eurobond obligations—comprising $525 million in principal and $175 million in interest—should not be read as a signal the country is preparing to return to the international bond market. He stated the early payments aim to reduce future debt service costs and signal commitment to honouring obligations, with any market return dependent on timing and broader economic conditions.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Finance says the government's GH¢10.7 billion allocation to the National Health Insurance Scheme in 2025, including GH¢6.5 billion for provider claims, is part of broader reforms to strengthen the scheme's financial sustainability and support the Free Primary Healthcare programme. The ministry noted that uncapping the NHIS has provided additional fiscal space for healthcare financing.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Finance Ministry argues that Ghana's strongest national asset is the health and productivity of its people, not currency or natural resources. Dr Theo Acheampong, a technical advisor at the ministry, said government views healthcare as essential economic infrastructure that expands access to services, improves workforce productivity, and drives national development.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Finance Ministry has identified the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) as critical to sustaining healthcare delivery as Ghana faces declining donor support and must increasingly finance its own health priorities. The ministry says the reduction in external development financing requires stronger domestic systems, improved public financing, greater efficiency, and innovation in the health sector.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Finance Technical Advisor Dr Theo Acheampong has defended the proposed Policy Coordination Instrument with the IMF as essential for sustaining reforms and strengthening economic credibility, noting it provides policy discipline and technical support beyond financial assistance. He said the PCI arrangement would support reforms in state-owned enterprises and central bank operations while reassuring investors and credit rating agencies about Ghana's economic direction.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has officially completed its Extended Credit Facility programme with the International Monetary Fund, marking the end of its financial bailout relationship with the global lender. The government says the completion represents restoration of macroeconomic stability and debt sustainability achieved ahead of schedule.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Technical Advisor to the Ministry of Finance Dr Theo Acheampong defended the government's handling of recent power supply challenges, saying clear leadership was demonstrated through timely communication and coordinated interventions following an incident at Akosombo hydro facility. However, Kofi Bentil of IMANI Africa criticized authorities for what he describes as "insincere" communication regarding persistent power outages.
2 May 2026 · Joy Online →