Also known as: World Bank Group · World Bank WDI · World Bank Governance Indicators · World Bank Country Office · WBG · IMF/World Bank · World Bank Boss
International financial institution that has funded development projects in Ghana, including social cohesion initiatives in northern regions.
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… Hence, will this move by Ghana damage its established sources of loans, grants/Aids from the Western Bloc/ International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank and access to Western Markets of the USA (especially AGOA) and the markets of the European Union for her products, which are …
BRICS won’t be a magic wand for Ghana; corruption and irregularities in public finances pose a threatJoy Online
… Ecobank’s leadership was further recognised at the Global Finance Awards during the World Bank and IMF Meetings, where the Group received prestigious distinctions, including Best Bank in Africa 2026 and World’s Best Frontier Markets Bank 2026. …
Ecobank Group profit before tax hits US$737 million for first nine months of 2026Joy Online
… She said the World Bank-supported initiative had experienced a temporary disruption in the flow of funds, but the situation had since been addressed, with the Ministry of Finance releasing funds to facilitate the completion of ongoing projects. …
SOCO projects to resume across northern Ghana, Oti Region, after funding delays resolvedJoy Online
… He made the call at the recently concluded World Bank’s Africa Growth and Opportunity – Research in Action (AGORA) 2026 conference in Palermo, Italy. …
GRASAG president calls for sustainable funding for agricultural research in AfricaJoy Online
The World Bank Group has invited the President of the Graduate Students Association of Ghana (GRASAG), Richard Class-Peters, to participate in an international conference in Italy focused on skills development, job creation and Africa’s economic growth. …
GRASAG president joins World Bank-backed Africa development conference in ItalyJoy Online
… Speaking to the Ghana News Agency on the sidelines of the recently concluded International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group annual meetings in Bangkok, Thailand, Mr Ricketts-Hagan, who is also Board Chairman of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and a former Deputy Finance …
24-hour economy foundations laid, jobs next – Ricketts-HaganJoy Online
… Seychelles turned part of its national debt into ocean protection through a debt for nature swap in 2016 and then issued the world’s first sovereign blue bond in 2018, backed by the World Bank. …
Asia just put $6 billion on its ocean. Where is ours?Joy Online
… For experienced Africans in the diaspora, whose remittances to sub-Saharan Africa, by World Bank estimates, rival that very sum each year, such labelling is often the decisive deterrent. …
The Inconvenient Truth: Congratulations on your public sector board appointment. You are now automatically a politically exposed person (PEP)Joy Online
… The World Bank similarly estimates a general government deficit of 1.2% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). …
Ghana’s fiscal consolidation in 2025 largely driven by expenditure restraint, not revenue growth – ISSERJoy Online
… Speaking at an engagement with global investors in Bangkok, Thailand, on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama also attributed the earlier pressure to large payments, particularly in th …
Cedi extends three-week rally as GoldBod dollar supply boosts liquidityGhana's government has applied to join BRICS as a partner to expand its economic options and diversify international partnerships, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The government sees membership as opening new avenues for trade, investment, and cooperation within the Global South.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's government has applied to join BRICS as a partner to expand its economic options and diversify international partnerships, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The government sees membership as opening new avenues for trade, investment, and cooperation within the Global South.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ecobank Group reported profit before tax of US$737 million for the first nine months of 2026, up 12% year-on-year, with net revenue growing 12% to US$2.0 billion, supported by operational efficiency, deposit mobilisation, and technology investments.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
The National Project Coordinator of the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion Project announced that stalled development projects across northern Ghana and the Oti Region are resuming following resolution of World Bank-supported funding delays. The Ministry of Finance has released funds to facilitate project completion, and contractors are mobilising to return to sites.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
Richard Class-Peters, president of the Graduate Students Association of Ghana, called at the World Bank's AGORA 2026 conference in Palermo, Italy for increased investment in agricultural research and innovation, and stronger support for farmer cooperatives, to improve food security and boost production across Africa.
20 hours ago · Joy Online →
The President of the Graduate Students Association of Ghana has been invited by the World Bank Group to participate in the Africa Growth and Opportunity conference in Palermo, Italy in October 2026, which will address skills development and job creation across Africa.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's 24-hour economy policy, launched in July 2025 to boost productivity and industrialisation, has laid its foundations, and the government's next priority is translating that groundwork into sustainable jobs, particularly for youth, according to Cape Coast South MP George Kweku Ricketts-Hagan.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asian Development Bank announced $6 billion to support Southeast Asia's blue economy between 2026 and 2030, addressing fisheries, aquaculture, and coastal resilience, while Ghana faces declining fish catches, rising input costs, and limited access to financing for its own fishing sector.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece by a governance strategist reflects on how accepting a public board appointment automatically confers "politically exposed person" (PEP) status under global anti-money-laundering standards, carrying financial and reputational burdens that make honest public service costly.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's fiscal deficit narrowed from 7.9% to 1.0% of GDP in 2025 largely through expenditure restraint rather than increased revenue, according to ISSER's State of the Ghanaian Economy Report. The research institute warned that sharp reductions in capital spending may hamper infrastructure development and future growth, and that sustaining consolidation requires stronger domestic revenue mobilisation alongside expenditure discipline.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana cedi has posted marginal weekly gains against the US dollar for more than three weeks, driven by improved foreign exchange liquidity and GoldBod's increased dollar supply. Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama attributed earlier depreciation pressure to increased import demand ahead of Christmas and large energy sector payments, but assured investors the central bank was working with GoldBod to improve FX liquidity and sustain stability.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has developed a five-year action plan to advance reparations through diplomatic engagement, reparative financing and reforms to the global financial architecture, aligning with the African Union's Decade of Reparations as President Mahama prepares to assume the role of AU Champion on Reparations.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director-General of the National Development Planning Commission has called on stakeholders to focus on implementing existing policies and commitments to build Ghana's human capital, rather than continually developing new policy documents. She emphasized the need for coordinated action across health, education, skills training, and employment, along with adequate financing and monitoring to translate commitments into measurable improvements.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The article argues that Ghana should leverage BRICS partnerships to develop natural gas infrastructure and renewable energy systems while avoiding long-term fossil fuel dependence, positioning itself as a regional energy hub serving West African markets through petroleum products, electricity, and clean energy solutions.
20 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Samuel Nartey George, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, has urged participants in the government's One Million Coders programme to progress beyond beginner-level training to acquire advanced digital skills and improve their employment prospects in the technology sector.
20 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
An opinion piece warns that Ghana's peaceful democratic transitions, while admirable, often result in new administrations leaving committed entrepreneurs unpaid and loyal workers uncertain, as government contracts are reviewed following changes of government—threatening businesses built over decades.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Offshore investors and fund managers are pressing Ghana to return to international capital markets, citing improving economic conditions, credit rating upgrades, and stronger reserves. The government has indicated there is no rush to return to these markets.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria's Federal Government has rejected the World Bank's concerns that N7.7 trillion in interest payments in the first half of 2026 threaten the country's debt sustainability, arguing that a 124 per cent debt servicing-to-revenue ratio cited by the bank relied on incomplete revenue figures and included state government obligations.
20 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana is prioritising equity investment over debt financing to sustain economic recovery and reduce reliance on high-cost borrowing, including Eurobonds, according to George Kweku Ricketts-Hagan, MP for Cape Coast South and member of Parliament's Finance Committee. He said the strategy aims to attract private and domestic capital into productive sectors capable of creating jobs while avoiding excessive borrowing that could increase the country's debt burden.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
After fiber cuts on 26 September 2026 disrupted voice and data services across the five northern regions and parts of Oti, Ghana's National Communications Authority and network operators restored services the same day. The incident highlights the need for telecommunications infrastructure to have truly independent redundant routes, not just multiple providers using the same underlying infrastructure.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Wa East MP and Chairman of Parliament's Food and Agriculture Committee, Dr Godfred Seidu Jasaw, has called for a National Agriculture Development Fund to strengthen agricultural financing, improve climate resilience, and ensure resources reach farmers exposed to climate-related risks. He stressed Parliament's central role in shaping institutions through which agricultural financing reaches the economy and identified the CVF-V20 as a potential partner in exploring financing options.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
World Bank President Ajay Banga warned that over the next 10 to 15 years, 1.2 billion young people will enter a job market offering only about 400 million positions, and called for coordinated action among public finance, private investment, philanthropy, and technology to address the job shortage and make resources stretch further.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has secured €323 million in financing for the Northern Ghana Water and Sanitation Project to address water shortages in Tamale, Yendi, and Damongo, expected to benefit nearly 1.5 million people. The package comprises a €225 million facility from the European Investment Bank, a €68 million grant from the European Commission, and a €30 million grant from the Dutch government's Invest International initiative.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that poor ministerial performance stems not from individual failure but from a political system that rewards patronage and loyalty over merit, leaving national strategies unfulfilled because ministers have no incentive to pursue them.
19 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund have signed an agreement with the United Arab Emirates to host their 2029 Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi. The presidents of both institutions expressed enthusiasm about the UAE's hosting of the meetings.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Conference of Heads of Second Cycle Schools expressed concern about rising indiscipline among students and staff, and said it would support appropriate sanctions against culpable staff while ensuring fair process. The association also cited delays in fund release for the Free SHS policy and called for full payment of arrears spanning 2021 to 2024.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Stephen Adei warns that Ghana's recent economic stabilisation must be translated into meaningful economic transformation to secure sustainable development. He cited recent progress in economic growth, declining inflation, improved foreign reserves and restored investment, but cautioned that stabilisation alone is insufficient.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Financial Times Africa Summit returns for its 13th edition on October 21–22, 2026, in London, bringing together African leaders including President John Dramani Mahama and former leaders, investors, and policymakers to discuss how African economies can navigate changing global trade patterns and strengthen domestic growth under the theme "Mobilising Growth in a New Global Order."
16 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Bank of Ghana's First Deputy Governor says the central bank will maintain a stable monetary environment to attract foreign direct investment and support cross-border payments. He was speaking at a West Africa–Asia Capital Dialogue in Bangkok on barriers to Asian investment flows in West Africa.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama has called on the IMF to help Africa take control of its digital future and use artificial intelligence responsibly, citing the continent's progress in digital payments and fintech but noting gaps in regulatory capacity, cybersecurity, and infrastructure. He made the call at the IMF/World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok, emphasizing the need for stronger partnership to prevent Africa from falling further behind in the global technology race.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva identified two threats AI poses to the global economy: overestimating AI's short-term capabilities, which could lead to disappointment and withdrawal of support; and the technical risk of AI escaping human control and jeopardizing financial stability. She noted that global economic resilience is being depleted despite past shocks.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →