Tag Archives: macroeconomics policy

External sector surge: A pivotal moment for government, industry, and households

A New Era for Ghana’s Economy: From Deficit to Net Lending In the first quarter of 2025, Ghana achieved a significant economic milestone by recording a net lending position to the rest of the world. This accomplishment marks a turning point from years of persistent deficits and external vulnerabilities. The combined surplus of $2.2 billion in the current and capital …

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Urgent Actions Needed for Energy and Cocoa Sectors – IMF

IMF Highlights Critical Challenges in Ghana’s Energy and Cocoa Sectors The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has emphasized the importance of addressing persistent challenges in Ghana’s energy and cocoa sectors as part of broader efforts to sustain fiscal reforms under a $3 billion bailout programme. This comes after the IMF’s Executive Board approved the fourth review of the Extended Credit Facility …

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