Tag: fiscal policy

In a major legislative move, the Parliament of Ghana has passed bills for the repeal of the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy), the Emission Levy, and the Betting Tax on gaming ...

Rachel Reeves has blamed “global uncertainty” for the sweeping budget cuts aimed at addressing a fiscal deficit driven by rising borrowing costs and sluggish economic growth. Addressing the House of ...

Between 2016 and 2023, China accounted for approximately 15% of Ghana’s total external loans, excluding multilateral agencies and Eurobonds.

Dr. Forson’s decision to abolish several contentious taxes—including the e-levy, betting tax, and the COVID-19 levy—has been met with optimism from businesses and the general public.

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has outlined its expectations for Ghana’s 2025 Budget and Economic Policy, set to be presented by the Minister of Finance on March 11, 2025.  ...

Addressing key issues such as fiscal policy mismanagement, weak monetary policy responses, and the persistent struggles of the private sector,

The discussions, characterized by their spirited and constructive nature, underscored the urgency of Ghana’s economic challenges and the need for decisive policy actions

Mr. Brown also discussed how the establishment of a sinking fund affects Ghana’s broader fiscal policy and national budget.

Rachel Reeves has launched a robust defense of her economic strategy, dismissing claims that recent financial market turbulence is a “crisis made in Downing Street” and calling on her critics ...

A major calculation error by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has reduced Chancellor Rachel Reeves' spending headroom by a staggering £18 billion, sparking fresh worries about her budget’s sustainability ...