12 h. ago Ato Forson outlines structural reforms to revitalise Ghanaian economy

Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, the Minister of Finance, Monday unveiled a comprehensive strategy aimed at resetting Ghana’s economy through rigorous structural reforms.

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21 h. ago ‘It will be my Bible – Ato Forson pledges to implement National Economic Dialogue recommendations

The Finance Minister has assured that government will act on the key recommendations from the National Economic Dialogue, describing the final communique as his “Bible” for shaping the 2025 budget and economic reforms.

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22 h. ago Ghana outlines solutions to economic crisis at National Economic Dialogue

Ghana has outlined a series of ambitious reforms aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability, promoting sustainable growth, and strengthening governance in a bid to address the prevailing economic challenges. These proposals are contained in the communique issued at the end of the National Economic Dialogue (NED), held from 3rd to 4th March 2025 at the Accra International Conference Centre.

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25 h. ago Most concerns from Economic Dialogue would be addressed in the budget – Ato Forson assures

The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured Ghanaians that the upcoming 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy will reflect many of the concerns raised by stakeholders during the National Economic Dialogue.

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30 h. ago Minority demands apology from Finance Minister over unfulfilled promise to uncap NHIS funding

The Minority in Parliament is demanding an apology from the Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, for the government's failure to fulfill its promise to uncap funding for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

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33 h. ago VAT system to undergo significant reforms – Finance Minister assures businesses

The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has indicated plans to reform the country’s Value Added Tax (VAT) system, to enhance collection of domestic revenue for the state. According to him, this has become critical due to the inefficiencies in the current system, which is not yielding the necessary results. Speaking on the first […]

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37 h. ago Full length of economic crisis still unravelling – Finance Minister

Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister of Finance, says the Government is yet to have a full understanding of the economic crisis as the situation keeps unraveling with time.

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38 h. ago Finance Minister Ato Forson warns of ongoing economic crisis at National Economic Dialogue

Ghana’s economic crisis is far from over, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has cautioned, as he painted a stark picture of the country’s financial state at the National Economic Dialogue in Accra.

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39 h. ago Public spending must be reformed to avoid economic collapse – Finance Minister

Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has warned that excessive and inefficient public spending is pushing the country towards economic instability.

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39 h. ago Consumers cannot be forced to pay higher tariffs to cover ECG’s inefficiencies – Ato Forson calls for reform

Electricity distribution company, Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), is at the center of a financial crisis, draining billions from the national budget while struggling with inefficiencies and revenue losses.

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47 h. ago Ato Forson will go down as best Finance Minister in Ghana’s history – Sammy Gyamfi

Acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), Sammy Gyamfi, has expressed strong confidence in Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, describing him as the best Finance Minister Ghana has ever had. 

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53 h. ago There is an urgent need for institutional reforms to improve productivity – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has emphasised the urgent need for institutional reforms to enhance productivity and accelerate Ghana’s economic transformation.

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53 h. ago We need urgent reforms to rationalise our VAT System – Ato Forson

The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, a member of the seven-person team for the National Economic Dialogue, has revealed that urgent reforms are needed to address the distortions in the country’s Value-Added Tax (VAT) system.

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53 h. ago NHIA faces financial shortfall and misuse of resources – Ato Forson

The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has raised critical concerns about the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), citing financial shortfalls and the misuse of resources as major challenges hindering its efficiency.

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54 h. ago Ghana’s economic crisis isn’t over; economy needs urgent reset – Ato Forson

The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has cautioned that Ghana’s economic crisis is far from over, urging stakeholders to remain focused on sustainable recovery efforts.

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55 h. ago Full text: Finance Minister’s address at National Economic Dialogue

The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has delivered an address at the opening session of the National Economic Dialogue, organised by the Mahama-led administration.

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55 h. ago ‘We can reset our economy, we just have to be disciplined’ – Ato Forson

Finance Minister, Ato Forson, has expressed confidence that the country has the potential to reset its economy, provided there is discipline in its financial practices.

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56 h. ago National Economic Dialogue is pivotal in Ghana’s history – Finance Minister

The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has described the ongoing National Economic Dialogue as a pivotal moment in Ghana’s economic history.

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60 h. ago Outcome of ‘historic’ National Economic Dialogue will find expression in upcoming budget – Ato Forson

The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured that the outcomes of the 2025 National Economic Dialogue will be incorporated into the forthcoming National Budget.

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3 d. ago 2025 budget designed to drive growth, development and opportunities for all – Finance Minister

Ghana’s Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured citizens that the 2025 budget will focus on driving growth, development, and opportunities for all. In a social media post on Saturday, 1st March, he stated that the upcoming budget will align with the government’s vision for economic progress. “In just nine days, I will […]

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