Ghana’s Deputy Finance Minister-designate, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has pledged to harness technology to boost the country’s revenue mobilization. Appearing before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, February 24, 2025, Ampem emphasized the crucial role of technological advancements in financing government operations.
Ampem acknowledged that leveraging technology will improve efficiency in public finance management, enabling the government to “aggressively pursue revenue mobilization.” He expressed his commitment to collaborating with Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to deploy technology and enhance revenue collection.
The Deputy Finance Minister-designate recognized the expertise of GRA officials and vowed to provide them with the necessary leadership and incentives to achieve their revenue targets. Ampem also stressed the importance of building upon existing technologies and infrastructure to drive improvement.
To achieve revenue growth, Ampem outlined a two-pronged approach: aggressively pursuing revenue generation and cutting expenditure. By streamlining government spending and leveraging technology, Ghana aims to overcome its economic challenges and achieve sustainable growth.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
