Accra, Ghana — Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson today officially welcomed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission team, led by Dr. Ruben Atoyan, to commence the Fifth Review of Ghana’s IMF-Supported Programme.
The Minister utilized the meeting to highlight the country’s economic journey since the start of the year, explaining that despite beginning 2025 with significant challenges, “firm efforts and collective action have helped to steady the tide and deliver notable progress.” While acknowledging that some risks remain, Dr. Forson emphasized the government’s full commitment to addressing them decisively.
He stated that the Fifth Review offers a crucial opportunity for Ghana to assess its progress under the programme and benefit from the IMF’s feedback. Dr. Atoyan reciprocated, noting that the IMF team looks forward to conducting the review in the coming days.
The meeting saw the presence of key financial officials, including the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama; the First Deputy Governor, Dr. Zakari Mumuni; Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem; Chief Director of the Ministry of Finance, Patrick Nomo; and other senior officials from both the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Ghana.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
