Also known as: Mr. Amissah · Board Chairman Frederick Amissah
Technical Advisor at Ghana's Ministry of Finance; discusses macroeconomic recovery, GARID fund management, and government spending accountability.
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Joy Online
… Receiving the dividend from the NLA’s Board of Directors, led by Board Chairman Frederick Amissah and Director-General Mohammed Abdul-Salam, Dr. …
Finance Minister demands greater returns from NLA after GH¢10 million dividend presentationJoy Online
… The engagement brought together Labour, Jobs and Employment Relations Minister Dr Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) Chief Executive Officer Dr George Smith Graham, NLA Board Chairman Frederick Amissah, NLA Director-General Mohammed Abdul-Salam and exe …
NLA says 12% salary offer remains on table, urges striking staff to return to workJoy Online
… Technical Advisor at the Finance Ministry, Frederick Amissah, said there had been no delays in the release of GARID funds, contrary to suggestions that funding bottlenecks had slowed implementation. …
Finance Ministry flags $4.2m in unretired GARID Funds under Akufo-Addo governmentJoy Online
… Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, Frederick Amissah, said the money formed part of the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project, which was intended to tackle flooding but was instead redirected during the pandemic. …
$65m flood protection cash was diverted to Covid under Akufo-Addo – Finance MinistryJoy Online
Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, Frederick Amissah, has rejected claims that government delayed the release of funds under the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project. …
‘There has been no delay’ – Finance Ministry rejects claims over GARID fundingJoy Online
Frederick Amissah, Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, has questioned how millions of dollars diverted from a World Bank-funded project to support Ghana’s Covid-19 response were spent. …
‘Support’ cost $3m, but support for what? – Finance Ministry raises fresh Covid spending questionsBusiness & Financial Times
… Frederick Amissah, Technical Advisor to the Minister of Finance, described sustainable finance as a financial stability, competitiveness and national development issue, arguing that climate-related events increasingly translate into fiscal costs through damaged infrastructure, fo …
BoG eyes green capital inflowsJoy Online
… Frederick Amissah, Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, explained that the new system is designed to ensure that every cedi spent by the state delivers equivalent value in goods and services. …
Value for Money Office to scrutinise all major public contracts, not just single sourcing – Finance MinistryJoy Online
… Speaking on the JoyBusiness Roundtable Discussion held today on the theme “Mahama at 16 Months: Do Economic Narratives Match Real-Sector Outcomes?” , Frederick Amissah acknowledged the typical lag between macroeconomic recovery and its translation into everyday livelihoods. …
Macro stability delivering early gains, broader impact underway – Finance Ministry AdvisorJoy Online
A Technical Advisor to the Minister of Finance, Frederick Amissah, says businesses are becoming increasingly confident in the economy, signaling that recent macroeconomic stability measures are beginning to have an impact. …
Businesses gaining confidence as macro stability improves – Tech. Advisor, Finance MinistryFinance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has received a GH¢10 million dividend from the National Lottery Authority, the first payment in several years, but says the state deserves more. The Ministry is reviewing agreements that have limited the Authority's returns to the government, with the review expected to be completed this month.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has received a GH¢10 million dividend from the National Lottery Authority, the first payment in several years, but says the state deserves more. The Ministry is reviewing agreements that have limited the Authority's returns to the government, with the review expected to be completed this month.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Lottery Authority Board and Management have urged staff union members to return to work after a sit-down strike on August 24 over salary increments for 2026 and income tax adjustments. The NLA said it had reached consensus with the union and stakeholders to resolve outstanding issues, with management saying the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission will implement a 12% salary increase.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Finance Ministry disclosed that $4.2 million transferred from the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project for Covid-19 expenditure under the Akufo-Addo administration remains unretired. Technical Advisor Frederick Amissah said there had been no delays in GARID fund releases, though nearly half of the $137 million drawn down was redirected to Covid-19 spending.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Finance alleges that the Akufo-Addo administration diverted $65 million from a World Bank-funded flood protection project (GARID) to finance Covid-19 activities. The Technical Advisor also cited another World Bank project where almost GH¢1 billion was spent on travel in 2024.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Finance rejected claims that government delayed funds under the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project, stating that funds have been released as expected. The ministry noted that GARID is a World Bank-funded loan worth $350 million that must be repaid, and said President Mahama's flood committee directed resources from the facility to support flood interventions.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Ministry of Finance technical advisor has questioned how millions diverted from a World Bank-funded project to support Ghana's Covid-19 response were spent, citing a $3 million expenditure labeled only as "support" with no clear explanation.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana has launched a national Sustainable Finance Roadmap to coordinate financial sector regulation, strengthen resilience to climate-related risks, and attract global capital for climate and sustainable development projects. Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama stated that sustainable finance is central to financial stability and long-term investment, as climate change poses direct financial risks to asset values, lending and the broader financial system.
1 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's Finance Ministry is establishing a Value for Money Office that will scrutinise all public contracts above a specified financial threshold (estimated at $10 million) and all single-source procurements to ensure efficiency and accountability in government spending. The office will require contracts to obtain a Value for Money certificate before approval as part of broader public financial management reforms.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A Technical Advisor at Ghana's Ministry of Finance says the country's improving macroeconomic stability is delivering tangible benefits, though the full micro-economic impact will take more time. He noted early signs of progress including reduced producer price inflation, but acknowledged a typical lag between macroeconomic recovery and its translation into everyday livelihoods.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
A Technical Advisor to the Finance Minister stated that government will not overspend in 2026 and is committed to maintaining debt at acceptable levels through checks and plans, noting that it has honoured all debt obligations and did not accumulate arrears in 2025.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
A technical adviser at the Finance Ministry has argued that Ghana's macroeconomic turnaround is real and reaching businesses and households, citing falling borrowing costs as evidence, even as analysts debate whether these gains have translated into relief for ordinary Ghanaians at the market and fuel pump.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews will host a roundtable discussion tomorrow morning bringing together policymakers, economists, and private sector leaders to assess whether Ghana's reported economic progress is reflected in the real economy, examining issues including the cost of doing business, inflation, currency stability, and sectoral performance over the past 16 months.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The JoyBusiness Round Table discussion, scheduled for April 30, 2026 at Joy News Studio, will examine whether Ghana's macroeconomic gains over the past 16 months have translated into real-sector improvements, with a panel including the Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, the CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and other economic experts.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →