1 week ago No foundation, only failure – Kwakye Ofosu says NPP missed every IMF target in 2024

Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu says the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has no basis to claim credit for economic progress when it missed every key target under the IMF programme in 2024.

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1 week ago University Professor Warns 2026 Budget Lacks Clear Exit Plan

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/university-professor-warns-2026-budget-lacks-clear-exit-plan/Professor Godfred Alufar Bokpin of the University of Ghana has cautioned that the 2026 National Budget fails to articulate a clear strategy for maintaining fiscal discipline once the country exits the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme in the middle of next year. Speaking at the annual Deloitte Economic Dialogue, the Professor of Finance identified the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/university-professor-warns-2026-budget-lacks-clear-exit-plan/

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2 w. ago Value for Money Units Signal Fiscal Discipline Post IMF Programme

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/value-for-money-units-signal-fiscal-discipline-post-imf-programme/An economist at Academic City University believes Ghana may finally break its cycle of fiscal recklessness after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme ends in May 2026, citing significant reforms in public financial management as evidence of commitment to sustained discipline. Dr Paul Appiah Konadu maintains that signals coming from the Ministry of Finance look […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/value-for-money-units-signal-fiscal-discipline-post-imf-programme/

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2 w. ago IPPA Reacts to 2026 Budget: Experts Weigh In on Govt’s Economic Roadmap

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ippa-reacts-to-2026-budget-experts-weigh-in-on-govts-economic-roadmap/The Institute of Public Policy & Accountability (IPPA) has reviewed the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy presented to Parliament by the Minister for Finance on 13th November 2025. We commend the Minister for sustaining continuity in several key economic reforms initiated within the framework of the IMF-supported programme. Policy continuity in fiscal consolidation, debt […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ippa-reacts-to-2026-budget-experts-weigh-in-on-govts-economic-roadmap/

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2 w. ago Ato Forson is right: If it were easy, NPP would have done it

Under the NPP, Dr Mahamadu Bawumiah-led Economic Management Team in 2024, Ghana consistently underperformed against key IMF programme benchmarks, with slippages in inflation control, fiscal balances.

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3 w. ago Ghana’s performance under IMF programme strong and consistent — Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has said that Ghana’s performance under the IMF-supported Programme has been strong and consistent, reflecting the government’s firm commitment to stability and reform. Dr Forson made the remarks while presenting the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy in Parliament on Wednesday. Dr Forson said, “Mr. Speaker, Ghana’s performance under […]

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