Accra, September 29, 2025 — Ghana has begun the fifth review of its $3 billion IMF-supported programme, with Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson formally welcoming the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team, led by Dr. Ruben Atoyan, to Accra on Monday.
Opening the session, Dr. Forson acknowledged that Ghana entered 2025 facing serious fiscal and structural challenges, but said that decisive policy actions and collective effort have helped stabilize the economy and deliver measurable gains. He described the review as a critical opportunity to evaluate Ghana’s progress, fine-tune policies, and incorporate IMF recommendations to sustain growth momentum.
Dr. Atoyan noted that the IMF team looked forward to constructive discussions in the coming days, with a focus on fiscal discipline, revenue mobilization, inflation control, and financial sector resilience.
The meeting was attended by Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama, First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni, Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem, and other senior officials from the Finance Ministry and central bank.
The two-week review is particularly significant as Ghana seeks to unlock its next tranche of about $360 million in October and maintain reform momentum ahead of the programme’s scheduled conclusion in May 2026.
Source:Ghanaija
