BoG Governor Cites Economic Resilience as MPC Opens 130th Meeting
The Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has pointed to Ghana’s continued economic resilience in the face of heightened global uncertainty, as he opened the 130th meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee.
Addressing the committee on May 18, 2026, Dr. Asiama said the country had strengthened its external buffers while investor confidence showed signs of improvement.
He also noted progress on debt sustainability, attributing it to sustained policy adjustments and reform implementation over recent years.
The Governor stressed that monetary policy must remain focused on anchoring inflation expectations and safeguarding financial stability.
According to him, maintaining credibility on the inflation front was critical to preserving the gains achieved so far and to supporting the broader recovery process.
He underscored the role of Ghana’s engagement with the International Monetary Fund, particularly the IMF-supported reform programme, in reinforcing macroeconomic stability.
Dr. Asiama added that the proposed Policy Coordination Instrument would represent an important step in deepening institutional engagement with the international financial architecture and in providing a credible framework for policy coordination.
“The Ghanaian economy has improved meaningfully since our last meeting in March 2026,” he said. “This reflects the sustained reform efforts of recent years.”
He noted that since the end of March, the economy had demonstrated domestic resilience while navigating an increasingly difficult external environment marked by global market volatility and tighter financing conditions.
On the IMF engagement, Dr. Asiama described the Policy Coordination Instrument as “a considered and credible next step in Ghana’s institutional engagement with the international financial architecture.”
He said the instrument would complement ongoing reforms and help anchor policy credibility while supporting inclusive growth.
The 130th MPC meeting is expected to review recent economic developments, inflation trends, and the outlook for the remainder of the year, before deciding on the monetary policy rate.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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