17 h. ago Ghana Gold Board Faces Scrutiny Over Financial Sustainability Concerns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-gold-board-faces-scrutiny-over-financial-sustainability-concerns/The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) is at the center of intense debate over its financial operations and risk management as the Bank of Ghana prepares to exit artisanal gold trading on January 1, 2026. The controversy intensified following the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Fifth Review report on Ghana’s Extended Credit Facility programme, which disclosed that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-gold-board-faces-scrutiny-over-financial-sustainability-concerns/

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64 h. ago Economist Assures Public on IMF Programme Extension Proposal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-assures-public-on-imf-programme-extension-proposal/Following the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) proposal to extend Ghana’s bailout programme by three months, economist and Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, Dr. Theo Acheampong, has moved to calm public concerns about the recommendation. The extension, which would shift the programme’s end date from May 16, 2026, to August 16, 2026, was disclosed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-assures-public-on-imf-programme-extension-proposal/

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4 d. ago Analysis: How GoldBod’s operations led to a $214 million loss at the BoG

The IMF has confirmed that the Bank of Ghana has incurred some losses through the Gold for Reserves programme implemented via the Ghana Gold Board.  In its 5th review of Ghana’s ongoing IMF programme, the Fund disclosed that losses from the artisanal and small scale doré gold transactions under the programme had reached $214 million […]

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4 d. ago IMF Fifth Review Examines Whether Ghana Building Economy That Can Withstand Shocks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-fifth-review-examines-whether-ghana-building-economy-that-can-withstand-shocks/Although Ghana passed the fifth review of its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, with the Executive Board completing the review on December 17, 2025, it is emerging that the assessment took a hard, practical look at whether the country is truly fixing the roots of its economic troubles or merely buying time. The IMF described […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-fifth-review-examines-whether-ghana-building-economy-that-can-withstand-shocks/

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4 d. ago IMF Warns Economic Risks Could Undermine Ghana’s Recovery Progress

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-warns-economic-risks-could-undermine-ghanas-recovery-progress/The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned that despite a generally positive macroeconomic outlook, Ghana’s economic recovery remains vulnerable to both external shocks and domestic policy missteps that could reverse recent gains. Following the successful fifth review of Ghana’s IMF programme, the Fund acknowledged the economy is regaining stability after years of strain. However, it […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-warns-economic-risks-could-undermine-ghanas-recovery-progress/

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4 d. ago IMF Urges Bank of Ghana to Maintain Caution on Policy Rate Cuts

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-urges-bank-of-ghana-to-maintain-caution-on-policy-rate-cuts/The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to exercise restraint in further lowering its policy rate, emphasizing that any additional monetary easing must be gradual and data-driven. The guidance emerged from the IMF’s latest Staff Review of Ghana’s bailout programme, which evaluated recent macroeconomic trends and policy measures. “With […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-urges-bank-of-ghana-to-maintain-caution-on-policy-rate-cuts/

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9 d. ago Ghana IMF Programme Shows Recovery Journey From Strong Start to Stabilization

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-imf-programme-shows-recovery-journey-from-strong-start-to-stabilization/The International Monetary Fund Executive Board completed Ghana’s fifth review under the Extended Credit Facility on December 17, 2025, describing performance as broadly satisfactory and unlocking 385 million dollars in disbursements. The progression through five reviews tells a layered story of an economy that steadied itself, stumbled at points during election year spending pressures, and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-imf-programme-shows-recovery-journey-from-strong-start-to-stabilization/

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1 week ago IMF programme and strong fiscal–monetary coordination driving Ghana’s stability — Prof. Peter Quartey

Prof. Peter Quartey, Economist and former ISSER Director, says Ghana’s recent economic stability is the result of a combination of coordinated policy efforts and the continuation of the IMF programme, not the achievement of a single ministry or individual. He made the remarks on the JoyNews Business Economic Forum. Prof. Quartey, who now heads the Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy (LECIAD), said the gains being recorded are the product of teamwork across government, including the Presidency, the Finance Ministry and the Bank of Ghana.

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1 week ago IMF Approves Ghana Fifth Programme Review Unlocking US$380 Million Disbursement

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-approves-ghana-fifth-programme-review-unlocking-us380-million-disbursement/The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved Ghana’s Fifth Programme Review on December 17, 2025 following meetings held in Washington District of Columbia paving the way for disbursement of approximately 380 million United States dollars to the Bank of Ghana (BoG). The decision comes after assessments showed Ghana met key targets and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-approves-ghana-fifth-programme-review-unlocking-us380-million-disbursement/

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1 week ago Ghana’s programme performance has been broadly satisfactory – IMF Board

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has described Ghana’s performance under the programme as broadly satisfactory.

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1 week ago IMF Board approves Ghana’s 5th Programme review, $300m+ disbursement expected

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved Ghana’s fifth programme review under the IMF supported programme.

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1 week ago IMF Board approves Ghana’s 5th Programme review, $385m disbursement expected

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved Ghana’s fifth programme review under the IMF supported programme.

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1 week ago IMF Board to consider Ghana’s 5th Programme review today, $300m+ disbursement expected

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to meet today, December 17, 2025, to consider Ghana’s Fifth Programme Review under the IMF-supported programme. JoyBusiness understands that Ghana secured the board date following a staff-level agreement reached in October 2025, as well as significant progress made on key benchmarks and targets under […]

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