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Ministry of Finance

Ministry of Finance — government entity overseeing macroeconomic policy and fiscal management, currently leading Ghana's economic reforms and IMF programme review.

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Ghana begins sixth review of IMF Extended Credit Facility programme

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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.

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29 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Wednesday 29 April

  1. 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

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

  2. Accountant-General urges public sector to address audit infractions

    Controller and Accountant-General Kwasi Agyei has called on public institutions to confront persistent audit infractions with honesty and resolve, noting that Auditor-General reports consistently show breaches of financial regulations, weak internal controls, and non-compliance across ministries and assemblies that result in significant financial losses.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Minority demands accountability for fuel levy funds management

    Ghana's parliamentary Minority is demanding transparency and accountability from government over a GH¢1 per litre fuel levy introduced to address energy challenges, stating that no report, public accounting, or independent audit of the funds has been presented to Parliament since its introduction.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Minority challenges government claim of cleared power sector debts

    The Minority in Parliament says government still owes Independent Power Producers more than $500 million and fuel suppliers over $200 million, contradicting official claims that power sector debts have been cleared. The Minority is demanding that the Ministers for Energy and Finance appear before Parliament to present a comprehensive and independently verified breakdown of the sector's finances, including how funds from the Dumsor levy have been collected and spent.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

  5. NEIP begins disbursing grants for Adwumawura youth entrepreneurship program

    The Adwumawura Programme, implemented by the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), has commenced grant disbursement to support youth-owned business establishment. The 2025 cohort launched on April 28, 2025, received over 120,000 applications within the first weeks and underwent evaluation by a 9-member selection committee.

    28 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Friday 24 April

  1. NLA Director says Presidency backs NLA-KGL contract after review

    The National Lottery Authority Director-General Mohammed Abdul-Salam said a presidential directive-ordered review of the NLA's contractual agreement with KGL Technology Limited has been completed, and the Presidency has affirmed the NLA's mandate to enter into such agreements. He noted that negotiations are ongoing to improve the State's revenue returns from the contract.

    24 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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