The government has withdrawn the Luxury Vehicle Tax which was introduced last year.
It has also started the National Housing and Mortgage Finance Initiative to provide quality housing for citizens, starting with public and civil serva…
The government has declared a state of emergency in the energy sector and indicated that drastic measures are to be taken to resuscitate the sector.
“We are in a state of emergency and must, therefore, respond with urgency and boldnes…
The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta says Ghana is producing excess electricity following government’s successful resolution of the inconsistent power supply.
According to him, although the inconsistent power supply, ‘dumsor’ is h…
Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, the Finance Minister, says Ghana needs a robust financial sector, capable of mobilising and channeling domestic and foreign savings to finance the economic growth and transformation in more effective and efficient manner…
The Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, has given an assurance that the cedi will begin to appreciate against the major currencies within the next two weeks. “The reversal will occur and it is going to be pretty stable,” Mr Ofori-Atta …
Hon. Ken Ofori-Atta,Minister for Finance,Ghana
Ghana’s Minister for Finance Hon Ken Ofori Attah had made an unannounced call at the 2nd African Youth SDGs Summit taking the opportunity to address the over 1400 youths present at the summ…
The Head of Civil Service has established two new Directorship roles at the Ministry of Finance, as part of the re-organization of that Ministry. The two new directors will deputize for the Chief Director and be known as Coordinating Dire…
The Ministry of Finance and the Ghana Investment Promotions Centre, with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Advisory Unit at the Presidency, would organise the first Accra SDGs Impact Investment Fair on Wednesday, December 5.
It s…
PFM network calls on finance minister to withhold allocations to MMDAS cited for irregularities in the 2016-2017 auditor general’s report
The Public Financial Management Network (PFM Network), a network of 49 CSOs across the country com…
Government will enforce tax compliance measures to enable it to achieve revenue targets for 2019, the Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, has assured.
Speaking at a budget forum organised by Pwc Ghana, an accounting, tax and audit c…
The Ministry of Finance, Monday, held a technical engagement with Financial and Parliamentary Journalists on the 2019 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, with a view to empowering them to better inform their various audiences on its comp…
In a bid to consolidate the gains that have been made under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, the Finance Minister, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, has revealed plans to back the reforms with legal and institutional measures to ensure th…
The Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, has announced plans by the government to develop the Takoradi Port as an oil and gas hub in the West Africa sub-region.
Towards that end, he said the government has commenced the development a…
Budget Highlights of the Budget Statement and Economic Policy of the Government of Ghana for the 2019 Financial Year
Presented to Parliament on Thursday, 15th November 2018
By
Ken Ofori-Atta
Minister for Finance
On the Authority of …
The Finance Minister, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, has requested Parliament’s approval for the government to spend a total of GH¢73.4 billion in 2019.
The total expenditure estimate, which is inclusive of clearance of arrears is equivalent to 2…
The full Budget Statement and Economic Policy of the Government of Ghana for the 2019 Financial Year.
Presented to Parliament on Thursday, 15th November 2018
By
Ken Ofori-Atta
Minister for Finance
On the Authority of His Excellenc…
The Budget Speech of the Government of Ghana for the 2019 Financial Year
Presented to Parliament on Thursday, 15th November 2018
By
Ken Ofori-Atta
Minister for Finance
Theme:“A Stronger Economy for Jobs and Prosperity"
"MPONTUO…
The Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is presenting the 2019 Budget and Economic Policy in Parliament in accordance with Article 179 of the 1992 constitution today, Thursday, 15 November 2018.
The budget presentation will be followed by a…
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a dynamic framework for Ghana’s transformation. They align with President Akufo-Addo’s vision of Ghana Beyond Aid, a long-term economic and social transformation strategy. This SDG Budget Ba…
A Mission of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) visited Accra during October 20-26, 2016, to assist the Ghanaian authorities with the implementation of the Enhanced General Data Dissemination System (e-GDDS), which was endorsed by the I…
Book-build opens 9:00 AM, Wednesday November 7, 2018. Revised Pricing Guidance (released as necessary during the Book-build). Revised and Final Pricing Guidance (released as necessary during the Book-build). Books are expected to close aro…
President Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday opened the Ghana Commodity Exchange (GCX), a platform for buying and selling listed agricultural commodities.
Speaking at an event to launch the platform, he noted that the GCX, the first in W…
Hon. Ken Ofori-Atta, Minister for Finance has launched the Public Investment Management System (PIMS) at a ceremony at Alisa Hotel.
The PIMS will run as a database for all public infrastructure projects, irrespective of their fundin…
The Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori Atta has announced that there will be no increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) as speculated.
"I will also like to advise our friends [Minority], that we should stop taking directions on economic policy…
The Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, is to appear before Parliament to answer a question on the procurement processes by which the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) awarded a contract worth GH¢28.8 million to Dextro…
An 11-member Advisory Board for the Ministry of Finance (MoF) has been inaugurated to provide advice on policies and operational strategies.
The Board was established in accordance with Section 39 of the Civil Service Act, 1993, (PNDC L…
Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, Minister of Finance, says the Ministry was working to address challenges with payment of arrears to contractors while ensuring that due diligence was done to avoid paying fraudulent claims.
He said it was important fo…
The Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, will proceed to court to attempt to quash extraneous matters in a report by the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) on the issuance of the $2.25-billion bond last year.
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