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Ghana to fully finance vaccines, critical medicines as Global Fund support winds down- Finance Minister
The Government of Ghana is preparing to fully budget for and finance vaccines and critical medicines ahead of the gradual withdrawal of support from the Global Fund by 2029, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has disclosed.
Statement: Ghana Chamber of Mines’ Response to Claims in Joe Jackson’s “Ananse Stories about the Economy of Ghana”
The Ghana Chamber of Mines welcomes ongoing efforts by stakeholders to interrogate the drivers of exchange rate volatility and to propose durable solutions to strengthen macroeconomic stability. In this regard, the Chamber commends the CEO of Dalex Finance, Mr. Joe Jackson, for stimulating public discourse through his...
Gov’t proposes dedicated TVET Fund to drive Ghana’s skills-based economy
The government is considering the creation of a dedicated Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Fund as part of broader efforts to build a skills-driven economy and reduce unemployment among young people. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced the proposal during a TVET symposium and the launch of...
Ghana shines at WTO MC14, secures gains for food security, industry and trade
Ghana’s delegation delivered a strong performance at the 14th World Trade Organisation (WTO) Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, Cameroon, advancing the country’s priorities in food security, industrialisation, and inclusive trade.
Bank of Ghana exposure to government debt raises independence concerns – CERPA
A policy analysis by the Centre for Economic Research and Policy Analysis (CERPA) has warned that Ghana’s growing overlap between fiscal and monetary policy could undermine the credibility and independence of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), as the central bank continues to record mounting losses linked to its policy intervent...
Ghana’s inflation drops to 3.3% in February, lowest since 2021 rebasing
Ghana’s year-on-year inflation rate has declined further to 3.3 percent in February 2026, marking the 14th consecutive monthly drop and the lowest level recorded since the 2021 rebasing of the Consumer Price Index (CPI). According to data released by the Ghana Statistical Service, the CPI for February 2026 stood at 264...
Inflation to trend at lower end of 8 ± 2% target in 2026 – BoG
According to the Central Bank, this projection reflects the combined impact of maintaining an appropriate monetary policy stance, ongoing fiscal consolidation, and adequate reserve buffers.
Ghana’s economy set for 5.9-6.1% growth in 2026 despite Middle East tensions – Standard Bank Research
Standard Bank’s Head of Africa Research projects Ghana's economy will expand by 5.9% to 6.1% in 2026, buoyed by structural support from gold mining expansion, critical infrastructure projects, and improved foreign exchange buffers.
Invest in forests, protect our future — Rebecca Ashley Asare
Director of Programmes and Research for the Nature Conservation Research Centre (NCRC), Dr. Rebecca Ashley Asare, has called for greater investment in Ghana’s medicinal and aromatic plants, describing the country’s forests as central to its health, heritage, and economic future.
Food inflation never responded – Dr Yamson says Ghana must stop throwing money at short-term fixes
Economist and Board Chairman of MTN Ghana, Dr Ishmael Yamson, has urged Ghana to move beyond short-term economic interventions and build stronger pillars that can sustain stability over decades.
Exporters call for single-digit interest rates to boost Ghana’s horticulture sector
President of the Federation of Association of Ghanaian Exporters, Davis Korboe, is calling for the introduction of single-digit interest rates for agribusinesses in Ghana’s horticulture sector to support growth and improve its competitiveness. According to him, the horticulture industry has significant potential to exp...
Weak systems continue to hold back investment in Ghana’s plastic economy says CircularTech founder
Ghana's plastic waste sector continues to struggle to attract sustained private investment despite significant activity across its value chain, with weak structures, poor visibility and fragmented systems undermining investor confidence, CircularTech founder Nabeela Abubakari has said. Speaking during the second editio...