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Frederick Amissah

Also known as: Mr. Amissah

Technical Advisor at Ghana's Ministry of Finance defending macroeconomic gains and GARID fund management under current administration.

2026-04-282026-07-08
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  1. April 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … The panel includes Frederick Amissah (Technical Advisor, Ministry of Finance), Mark Badu-Aboagye (CEO, Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry), and economist Prof. …

    Next JoyBusiness Roundtable Discussion comes off tomorrow — reviews Government’s economic narratives against reality

  3. Joy Online

    … The programme, which will be held on the topic, “Mahama at 16 Months: Do Economic Narratives Match Real-Sector Outcomes?” will have a panel consisting of Frederick Amissah, Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, Mark Badu-Aboagye, CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and I …

    Next JoyBusiness Round Table discussion comes off April 30, 2026
Politics

Finance Ministry flags $4.2m unretired GARID funds

The News

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.

Why it matters

The Finance Ministry's disclosure of $4.2m in unretired GARID funds raises questions about project management and accountability in a major World Bank-funded development initiative.

7 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Finance Ministry flags $4.2m unretired GARID funds

    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 →

  2. Finance Ministry accuses prior government of diverting $65m flood funds

    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 →

  3. Finance Ministry denies GARID funding delays under World Bank project

    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 →

  4. Finance Ministry advisor questions Covid spending from World Bank project

    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 →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Bank of Ghana launches Sustainable Finance Roadmap framework

    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 →

Monday 11 May

  1. Value for Money Office to review all major public contracts

    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 →

Thursday 30 April

  1. Ghana's macro stability yielding early gains, ministry advisor says

    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 →

  2. 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 →

  3. Government will not overspend in 2026, tech advisor assures

    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 →

  4. Finance Ministry defends economic record amid mixed recovery signals

    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 →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. JoyBusiness roundtable examines Ghana's economic narratives versus real-sector outcomes

    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 →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. JoyBusiness Round Table to examine Mahama's 16-month economic record

    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 →

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