Dr Theo Acheampong

Also known as: Dr. Theo Acheampong · Theophilius Acheampong · Dr Theophilius Acheampong · Angel Abena Tiwaa Acheampong · Dr Angel Abena Tiwaa Acheampong · Dr Tiwaa Acheampong

Technical Advisor to Ghana's Ministry of Finance who speaks on fiscal policy, healthcare infrastructure, and economic reforms.

2026-05-022026-09-13

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May 2026
19 MayJoy 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 reforms
16 MayJoy 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 Acheampong
2 MayJoy 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 Acheampong

Society

GIMAT urges parent-school-community collaboration on girls' health

The News

The GIMAT Volunteer Network has called for stronger collaboration between parents, schools and communities to bridge knowledge gaps among girls on reproductive health and development, citing communication gaps that can leave girls vulnerable to misinformation. The organisation held the Biology of the Girl Child Summit at Presbyterian Senior High School in Berekum, bringing together more than 1,500 girls for education on reproductive health, cervical cancer awareness, and character development.

25 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 25 August

GIMAT urges parent-school-community collaboration on girls' health
The GIMAT Volunteer Network has called for stronger collaboration between parents, schools and communities to bridge knowledge gaps among girls on reproductive health and development, citing communication gaps that can leave girls vulnerable to misinformation. The organisation held the Biology of the Girl Child Summit at Presbyterian Senior High School in Berekum, bringing together more than 1,500 girls for education on reproductive health, cervical cancer awareness, and character development.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 24 August

Berekum summit equips 1,500 girls with reproductive health knowledge
The Biology of the Girl Child Summit, held at Berekum Presbyterian Senior High School in the Bono Region and organised by the GIMAT Volunteer Network, educated over 1,500 girls on reproductive health, body understanding, and personal development, covering topics including abortion, infections, cervical cancer, and safeguarding. Organisers called for stronger collaboration among parents, schools, communities, and corporate institutions to bridge knowledge gaps affecting girls' development.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

Fitch Solutions projects Ghana inflation at 9% by end 2026
Fitch Solutions has projected Ghana's inflation will rise to 9% by the end of 2026, largely driven by renewed pressure on the cedi, stronger domestic demand, and higher food prices linked to El Niño-related weather disruptions, despite the cedi's recent strong performance. The projection is based on the Bank of Ghana's new monetary stance and expectations that the cedi will not stabilise strongly in coming months.
31 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 29 July

Fitch Solutions forecasts inflation to reach 9% by end-2026
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 →

Thursday 23 July

2026 mid-year budget to update Parliament on infrastructure
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 →
2026 Mid-Year Budget review focuses on fiscal performance, no new taxes
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 →

Monday 6 July

Ghana settles $700m in Eurobond debt, not returning to market yet
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 →

Monday 29 June

Finance Ministry allocates GH¢10.7bn to NHIS in 2025
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 →
Finance Ministry frames healthcare as economic infrastructure, not social service
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 →
Finance Ministry identifies CHAG as critical healthcare partner amid donor decline
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 →

Tuesday 19 May

Theo Acheampong backs IMF PCI as anchor for economic reforms
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 →

Saturday 16 May

Ghana completes IMF bailout programme ahead of schedule
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 →

Saturday 2 May

Government defended for leadership during Ghana power crisis
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 →