Ghana Moves Past IMF Bailout into “Growth, Investment, Jobs” Phase, Says Finance Minister
Ghana has officially exited its IMF bailout programme and is now focused on growth, investment and job creation, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced.
In a Facebook post, Dr Forson said he had earlier informed Parliament of the successful completion of the IMF programme.
He credited the milestone to bold reforms, fiscal discipline and responsible economic management.
According to the Minister, those measures have brought inflation down, stabilised the cedi, rebuilt investor confidence and returned the economy to a path of strong growth.
“Today, Ghana is no longer focused on recovery. We have moved decisively into a new phase defined by growth, investment, jobs, and opportunity,” Dr Forson stated.
The declaration comes as the government pushes flagship policies, including the 24-Hour Economy, the Feed Ghana Programme, and the Big Push infrastructure initiative aimed at expanding production and employment.
The government officials say the shift from stabilisation to expansion is expected to guide budgetary priorities and attract new private investment in the months ahead.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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