13 stories tagged “IMF”.
The International Monetary Fund raised Ghana’s 2026 growth forecast to 5.7% and praised the country’s progress under the new Policy Coordination Instrument after the 2026 Annual Meetings in Bangkok.
The International Monetary Fund cautions that sudden jumps in headline inflation, often driven by volatile energy prices, should not prompt hasty policy moves unless they feed expectations or core inflation.
Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urged governments to upskill workers as AI reshapes employment, citing a potential 60% impact in advanced economies.
The International Monetary Fund has called on the Bank of Ghana and the Securities and Exchange Commission to work together, synchronising risk assessments and reporting for the country’s growing crypto market.
The IMF urges Ghana to tighten guidelines on trading, brokerage and lending as the country prepares to launch a comprehensive crypto regime in December 2026.
Since July 2026, the new GoldBod‑led gold purchase model has begun generating foreign exchange, yet the cedi has slid 9.5 % and reserves fell to 4.2 months of import cover.
Dr. Johnson Asiama warned that Ghana must keep the fiscal and monetary prudence gained under the IMF’s ECF as it enters a new 36‑month Policy Coordination Instrument.
Kristalina Georgieva warned that governments in the UK, US and elsewhere must take decisive action to reduce debt levels as interest rates climb, citing wars, inflation and AI investment as key drivers.
The deputy secretary‑general of the Trades Union Congress says Ghana’s energy woes stem partly from agreements with Independent Power Producers and criticises the IMF’s review of the Electricity Company of Ghana.
The International Monetary Fund has flagged the influence of politicians in board appointments at Ghana’s state‑owned enterprises, citing the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority as a key example.
The IMF’s Technical Assistance Report cites widespread mismanagement in state‑owned enterprises, with debtors and loans alone accounting for over GH¢12.5bn.
After three years under a $3 billion Extended Credit Facility, Ghana successfully completes its final review with the IMF and shifts to a non-financing arrangement to safeguard economic stability.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board is expected to meet today to consider Ghana’s sixth and final review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme, a decision that could unlock a final disbursement of about US$318 million and pave the way for a new three-year Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI).
Work has started on the Accra‑Cape Coast Highway’s McCarthy‑Mallam Junction stretch after motorists complained of potholes, congestion and safety risks.
A new facility near the Accra Ghana Temple will house over 100 computers and offer study space, internet and employment resources for BYU‑Pathway students.
The two‑night rap festival returned to Baba Yara Stadium, drawing an estimated 80,000 fans and cementing Sarkodie’s brand as a national entertainment institution.
The National Democratic Congress has retained its Ledzokuku constituency chair, Seth Nii Attoh Mensah Sowah, who vows to strengthen party structures and secure the seat in 2028.
From school hallways to bank vaults, recent incidents expose gaps in vetting, urging stricter checks for roles that touch children, homes and finances.
A new article questions the long‑standing rule that former Ghanaian intelligence officers must remain silent, arguing that openness could spur reform.
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