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Ghana’s Economy Faces Huge Risks In The Short Term – Analyst
08 Aug

Ghana’s Economy Faces Huge Risks In The Short Term – Analyst

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The Ghanaian economy faces huge risks in the short term, a financial analyst, Joe Jackson, has observed. This is despite the assurance by Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta that the corner has turned relative to the economic challenges. “The Ghanaian economy faces huge risks in the short term,” he tweed while rejecting Mr Ofori-Atta’s claim of turning the corner. He added “Protect yourself by 1. Reduce expenses – cut unnecessary spending 2. Hold on to your job and income 3. Find alternative sources of income 4. Keep saving 5. Avoid taking on debt.” Mr Ofori-Atta has however insisted that the government…
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Planting For Food And Jobs Have Increased Food Security In Ghana – Ofori-Atta
01 Aug

Planting For Food And Jobs Have Increased Food Security In Ghana – Ofori-Atta

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The Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has touted the achievements of the Planting for Food and Jobs Initiative. Planting for Food and Jobs is a flagship agricultural Campaign of the Government, with five implementation modules. Presenting the 2023 mid-year budget in Parliament on Monday, July 31, the Finance Minister said that the initiative has brought substantial improvements in Ghana’s agriculture sector. “This has resulted in increased food security, employment along agricultural value chains, and accessibility of raw materials for developing industries. “The programme has directly contributed to increased crop yields for major food staples such as maize, rice, and soya by…
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Ghana Hopeful Of Completing Outstanding Debt Restructuring By September
19 Jun

Ghana Hopeful Of Completing Outstanding Debt Restructuring By September

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The Government says it is hopeful of completing Ghana’s outstanding debt restructuring by September 2023 for a fruitful implementation of the US$3 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan-support programme. Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, Finance Minister said this when he provided an update on Ghana’s economy, the IMF programme and growth agenda on Sunday evening in Accra. He said that the Government had “successfully worked with the Paris Club and other creditors to determine the parameters for official debt restructuring under the G20 common framework for debt treatment.” The country was also in the process of getting a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
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Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta Has Not Resigned- Ministry of Finance
05 Oct

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta Has Not Resigned- Ministry of Finance

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Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta Has Not Resigned- Ministry of Finance The Ministry of Finance has urged the public to disregard rumours circulating that the sector Minister, Ken Ofori Atta has resigned from his post. According to the Ministry, there is no truth in the rumours and should therefore be treated as falsehood. In a Press release sighted by Wontumionline.com, the Ministry stated categorically that, Ken Ofori- Atta is at the post and focused on his mandate given to him by President Akufo-Addo Full release below...
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If Ken Ofori-Atta Is A Thief Why Have You Approved Him? NDC MPs Get Blasted (VIDEO)
29 Mar

If Ken Ofori-Atta Is A Thief Why Have You Approved Him? NDC MPs Get Blasted (VIDEO)

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Prior to the 2020 elections, Members of Parliament on the side of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) accused Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta of issuing bonds and cooking corrupt deals such as the Agyapa royalty deal to steal from Ghanaians. Yet when he appeared before the vetting committee of Parliament last week, everything pointed out that the minority MPs were satisfied with the work he has been doing as Ghana's Finance Minister and it is on the back of this that the Bono regional Chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe has scolded them for tagging Mr. Ofori-Atta with names…
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