Data released by the Bank of Ghana last week, following the latest meetings of its Monetary Policy Committee, points to lowering inflation, fiscal discipline, the tight monetary policy stance and …
Economic growth
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Economy and FinanceNews
Ghana’s current account records growth of US$3.1bn to end 2024
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsThe performance of the external sector was mainly driven by strong growth in gold exports, which also largely impacted positively on growth.
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Economy and FinanceNews
Parliamentary deadlock delays $300mn World Bank funding – Fin Minister
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsWe should have passed some legislation that would have qualified us for US$300 million from the World Bank
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Economy and FinanceNews
Cedi value to bolster amidst expected IMF $360mn to hit BoG account within days
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsHowever, with the expected $360 million from IMF, the banks could have more dollars to sell to traders for their imports, thereby reducing the over-relayance on the black market.
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Agric and EnvironmentNews
AAC pledges sustainable agriculture practices and investments across Africa
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsAAC plans to expand investments across Africa, prioritising food security continent-wide, he noted.
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Economy and FinanceNews
ISSER supports flat-rate tax system to boost compliance
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsThe recommendation aligns with a broader tax reform proposal from New Patriotic Party presidential candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who advocates a flat-rate tax as a central component of his vision …
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Economy and FinanceNews
Implementation Gaps Hinder Business Climate in 50 Economies
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsNearly all 50 economies assessed this year perform better on their regulatory framework than they do on the public services they provide to ease compliance by businesses.
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Features
Hidden debt hurts economies. Better disclosure laws can help ease the pain
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsWe also identify four noteworthy vulnerabilities in domestic laws that enable debt to be hidden
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Economy and FinanceNewsTechnology
NEIP initiative transforming Ghana – Boakye-Danquah.
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsNEIP, which was introduced in 2017, has been a major programme that promotes innovation and entrepreneurship in Ghana.
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Ghana eagerly awaits $360m IMF money ..as Board is to consider second staff review in June.
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan Adamsthe second review of Ghana’s $3 billion extended credit facility programme is expected to be tabled before the IMF Board before the end of June.