Tag: fiscal deficit

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has presented Ghana’s 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament under the theme “Resetting for Growth, Jobs, and Economic Transformation.” The budget under ...

Ghana’s Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has officially inaugurated the Governing Board of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), issuing a resounding call for strategic reforms and aggressive domestic ...

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured the public that the Ghanaian cedi has remained relatively stable against the US dollar since February 19, 2025. Despite ongoing pressures ...

The utility company’s financial woes stem from a combination of inefficiencies, poor revenue collection, and high energy procurement costs.

Despite a marked reduction in inflation from its peak in 2022, Ghana continues to grapple with high inflation rates by international standards. According to the Institute for Economic Affairs (IEA), ...

Ghana has secured an impressive 8th position for economic stability and investment climate in Africa, according to the 2024 Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) "Where to Invest in Africa" report. This ...

The Pension and Independent Bondholders have expressed deep skepticism about the Finance Minister’s recent apology regarding the fallout from the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).  Key members of the bondholders’ ...

Dela Coffie, a vocal activist of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed strong criticism towards Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's claims regarding the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) superior management ...

Vice President and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP),  Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has highlighted that the current strength of the Ghanaian Cedi against the US Dollar represents an improvement ...

In its latest outlook, the World Bank has projected a cautious path for global economic growth in 2024, citing various factors that continue to weigh on expansion.  The forecast anticipates ...