An IMF staff team, led by Stéphane Roudet, recently visited Ghana from February 10-14 to discuss the country’s macroeconomic outlook and policy direction with government officials and key stakeholders. The team engaged in dialogue with Ghanaian authorities on recent economic developments and began discussions on policies for the 2025 budget. This ongoing dialogue will continue in the coming weeks.
During the visit, the IMF team assessed Ghana’s progress in meeting key commitments under the IMF-supported program, which will be formally reviewed in April 2025 as part of the fourth assessment of the Extended Credit Facility arrangement. Meetings were held with President John Mahama, Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson, Acting Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama, and officials from various government agencies.
Roudet expressed appreciation for the “constructive engagement and support” from Ghanaian authorities, highlighting the continued collaboration between the IMF and the government to stabilize the economy.
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Overall, the IMF visit to Ghana was aimed at assessing the country’s economic progress, discussing policy directions for the future, and strengthening collaboration between the IMF and the Ghanaian government. The discussions held during the visit will play a significant role in shaping Ghana’s economic policies and budget planning for the year ahead.
