Ghana: We Won't Rush to Eurobond Market - Finance Minister

Ghana: We Won't Rush to Eurobond Market - Finance Minister

The government will not rush back to the international capital market despite improved sovereign ratings and renewed investor interest, the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has said.

Ato Forson dismisses claims of tension with Agric Minister Eric Opoku over GH¢1.6bn funding dispute

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has rejected suggestions of a disagreement between his ministry and the Minister of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) Eric Opoku over the release of GH cent;1. 6 billion in government funds, describing the controversy as a misunderstanding caused by differences in the interpretation of public finance terminology.

Ghana’s Economic Reset: Six Critical Tests for a Sustainable Recovery Beyond IMF Oversight

Ghana’s economic trajectory in 2026 has been marked by cautious optimism, with the government’s promised “reset” gaining traction under the watchful eye of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). However, as the IMF’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) concludes and domestic pressures mount, the true test of sustainability looms. In this analysis, we dissect six non-negotiable benchmarks that must be met in the Mid-Year Budget Review (MYBR) to ensure…

No More Referee-Six Tests For Ghana’s Economic Reset

The writer   In November 2025, this column asked whether Ghana’s 2026 Budget would live up to its promised “reset,” and concluded that the intentions were sound, but execution would be the true test. Eight months on, the scorecard reads better than most predicted. The Head of Research at First National Bank, Julien Ayippey asserts that the cedi has held broadly stable. He explained further that this has been made possible as the IMF-supported pr…

10 Key highlights from Ghana’s 2026 mid-year budget review read by Finance Minister Dr Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has presented the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review with key updates on economic growth, inflation, debt reduction and tax reforms

Government Allocates GH¢400 Million to Acquire New Metro Mass and STC Buses - Ato Forson

Spread the love The Government of Ghana has earmarked GH¢400 million for the acquisition of new high-capacity buses to strengthen the fleets of Metro Mass Transit (MMT) and the State Transport Company (STC). Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced the allocation on Thursday, July 23, while presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament. …