The years prior to 2024 proved to be very difficult globally. In Ghana, we saw the most ignoble deterioration of the economy and broader societal well-being. Inflation galloped, exchange rate depreciated sharply and remained volatile. Interest rates rose and credit became simply unaffordable.
This Is Only the Beginning” — Finance Minister Declares as Ghana Secures Fitch Upgrade
Ghana’s economic reform efforts have received a major boost as global ratings agency Fitch upgraded the country’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) from ‘Restricted Default’ to ‘B-’ with a Stable Outlook.
Finance Minister Engages MTN Ghana Leadership on Business Climate and Sustainable Development
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has held discussions with the leadership of MTN Ghana on ways to enhance the country’s business environment and promote sustainable development.
Support Ongoing Payroll Audit to Protect Public Funds – Dr. Ato Forson Urges Teacher Unions
Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has called on tertiary education unions to support the ongoing national payroll audit aimed at eliminating ghost names and ensuring integrity in public sector compensation.
Your Book and Research Allowances Have Been Captured in This Year’s Budget – Dr. Ato Forson Assures Teacher Unions
Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured tertiary education unions that the 2025 Budget fully provides for the payment of Book and Research Allowances.
Government Has Cleared All Arrears to SSNIT – Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has assured the newly inaugurated Board of Trustees of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) that the government has cleared all arrears owed to the Fund.