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Dr. Ato Forson leads Ghana’s delegation to 2025 IMF Spring Meetings amid renewed global confidence

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Finance Minister inaugurates PPA Governing Board, pushes for procurement reforms

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The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson (MP), is spearheading the country’s delegation at the 2025 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. This marks Ghana’s first participation under the new National Democratic Congress (NDC) government led by President John Dramani Mahama.

The high-profile meetings follow closely on the heels of a significant milestone for the country secured a staff-level agreement with the IMF on the fourth review of its ongoing programme, potentially unlocking $370 million in support to bolster the country’s economic recovery.

What makes the agreement particularly notable is that it was achieved despite several missed structural benchmarks and quantitative targets before the new administration took office in January. According to a post made on the official Facebook page of the Ministry of Finance on Monday, April 21, 2025, the deal reflects growing international confidence in the direction of Ghana’s economic management, crediting the Mahama administration’s rapid and decisive reforms.

Since assuming office, the new government has moved swiftly to address fiscal imbalances and restore macroeconomic credibility. A key focus has been tackling the ballooning arrears from 2024, which had resulted in a significant primary deficit, far above the programmed modest surplus.

To address this, the government has launched a bold reform package, including:

1. A nationwide audit of outstanding payables, expected to conclude within eight weeks, to verify claims and recommend remedies.

2. Amendments to the Procurement Act requiring Finance Minister approval before central government contracts can proceed.

3. Reforms to the Public Financial Management (PFM) Act, introducing a binding debt ceiling (45% of GDP by 2035), a primary surplus rule (minimum of 1.5% of GDP), and the establishment of an Independent Fiscal Council.

4. The establishment of a Compliance Desk at the Ministry of Finance to monitor adherence to fiscal rules.

5. The launch of a PFM Commitment Control Compliance League Table to track and rank government agencies by their spending discipline.

Moreover, the government has already completed several structural reforms that were previously slated for the end of 2024 and early 2025, highlighting its resolve to stay ahead of schedule in reshaping Ghana’s economic trajectory.

Dr. Forson’s itinerary in Washington includes high-level engagements with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, as well as representatives from the Paris Club, global rating agencies, the U.S. Treasury, and other international development partners. Discussions will focus on economic recovery, energy access, job creation, climate resilience, and food security.

In all his engagements, Dr. Ato Forson is expected to share what he calls “Ghana’s reset story”—a comprehensive vision to restore fiscal stability, ensure debt sustainability, and set the foundation for stronger and more inclusive growth. This vision includes targeted social protection for the vulnerable, ambitious structural reforms, and a renewed national drive toward achieving “The Ghana We Want.”

As the meetings unfold, Ghana’s presence at the Spring Meetings signals a renewed chapter in its engagement with the international financial community, one marked by determination, transparency, and reform.

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