The Ghana Gold Board is set to formally sign a gold refining agreement with Gold Coast Refinery on Tuesday, January 20, in Accra. The landmark partnership is expected to strengthen Ghana’s gold value chain, boost local refining capacity
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Minister for Finance Inaugurates Three Technical Committees to Strengthen Agriculture
Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister for Finance, has inaugurated three Technical Committees to strengthen agriculture financing and boost productivity in key economic crops. The committees – on Agriculture Financing, Oil Palm, and Cocoa
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Finance Minister Urges Newly Sworn-In National Asset Management Committee to Ensure Proper Security of State Assets
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, inaugurated the National Asset Management Working Committee in Accra to address the mismanagement and unaccountability of state properties. He emphasized the urgent need for a comprehensive State Assets Register and tasked the committee to identify and properly account for all government-owned assets, including lands and buildings
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IMF Approves Fourth Review of Ghana’s ECF, Unlocking $370 Million Disbursement
Ghana has received a $370 million boost from the IMF after completing the fourth review of its bailout programme, underscoring growing international confidence in its reform agenda.
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Government Approves 2024/2025 Book and Research Allowances for Tertiary Teachers
“These allowances are vital in promoting academic excellence and encouraging innovation in research and teaching. We trust that this support will go a long way to boost morale among our educators,” ‐ The Finance Minister
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Ato Is Really ‘Forson’ the Cedi Appreciation
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson, is gaining praise as the Cedi makes a sustained comeback against major currencies. With the local currency appreciating from nearly GH₵17 to under GH₵13, many credit his leadership, fiscal discipline, and economic reforms. Is Ato really “Forson” the Cedi?
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Dr. Patrick Nomo Returns as Chief Director of Finance Ministry, Replacing Eva Mends
“The progress we see in the economy today reflects the hard work of this Ministry, with Eva providing steady leadership and focus,” said Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson.
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“Good Times Are Coming” As We Reset Ghana’s Economy – Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson leads major talks with the IMF to reform Ghana’s financial sector, while assuring citizens that “good times are coming” amid efforts to reset the economy.
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Ghana to Deal with Over GH¢67 Billion in Arrears Across the 23 Ministries
At a meeting in Accra on April 8, 2025, Finance Minister Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson disclosed that the Ministry of Finance owes over GH¢67 billion in arrears to 23 ministries. He pledged to settle the debts only after the Auditor-General provides a comprehensive audit report verifying all claims and commencement warrants.
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Ghana’s Finance Minister Meets Pension Funds’ Stakeholders
Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, Ghana’s Finance Minister, met with pension fund representatives to discuss reopening capital markets and strengthening the country’s financial system. He assured stakeholders of the government’s commitment to avoiding defaults and operationalizing the sinking fund to support long-term bonds.