Tag: Mr. Ken Ofori Atta
Climate finance action will ensure environmental sustainability-Minister
Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, the Minister of Finance, says the government and its stakeholders have been engaging in Climate Finance actions to support the transition...
Ghana woos IFC to invest in “GhanaCARES Obaatan pa” programme
The Finance Minister, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, has impressed on the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to increase its equity investments in Ghana aside from its...
Opportunities abound for the youth – Ofori-Atta
Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, the Minister of Finance, has urged the youth, whom he described as the ‘Resource Envelop,' to take advantage of government's...
Ghana committed to providing equal opportunities for youth – Minister
Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, the Minister for Finance, says the government is committed to instituting policies and programmes that would provide equal opportunities for...
SEC launches 10-year Capital Market Master Plan to shape industry
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday launched its maiden Capital Market Master Plan (CMMP) to serve as the blueprint for the development...
DBG will neither give retail nor direct business loans-Minister
The Development Bank of Ghana (DBG) will neither give retail nor direct business loans, “like the former Bank for Housing and Construction, National Investment...
Ghana successfully raises US$3 billion Eurobond amid covid-19
Ghana has successfully raised more than $3billion in the international debt market, which was two times oversubscribed.
A statement issued in Accra...
Agyapa deal will seek to build consensus in the interest of Ghana – Ofori-Atta
The Minister-designate for Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, has given the assurance that the new Mineral Royalty Transaction (Agyapa) to be re-submitted to Parliament intends...
Climate-conscious industrialization and diversification crucial to Africa’s recovery
Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, Minister-designate of Finance, says climate-conscious industrialisation and digitalisation are key to Africa’s recovery and structural transformation of the economies.
He said...
I am in good spirits – Ken Ofori-Atta
Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, Finance Minister-designate Monday, February 15, arrived safely in the United States for the treatment of Covid-19 complications.
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Ghana signs concessional loan with Korean
Ghana has, signed a Framework Arrangement (FA) with the Government of the Republic of Korea, concerning the concessional loans from the Economic Development Cooperation...
Finance Minister projects strong economy for Ghana in 2021
The Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, has projected Ghana’s economy to rebound strongly in 2021 at 5.7 per cent as a result of...
Finance, Housing Ministers visit affordable housing sites in Tema
The Ministers of Finance and Economic Planning, and Works and Housing, have paid a working visit to two affordable housing project sites near...
MMDCEs urged to ensure strict compliance to Financial Management Act
Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, Minister of Finance has asked Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to ensure strict application of the Integrated Financial Management...
Government to broaden consultations on Agyapa Royalties Transaction
Government says it is ready to engage and broaden consultation on the Agyapa Royalties transaction to build unanimity around the transaction.
In this direction, the...
Government will maximise Ghana’s mineral wealth with Agyapa Royalties deal
The Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, has said the Agyapa Royalties deal was intended to maximise the country's mineral wealth and create more...
Parliament approves GH¢11.9 billion for government to meet public expenditure
Parliament has approved GH¢11.896 billion as supplementary estimates for the 2020 financial year to meet government expenditure.
The approval followed the request made by...
Government to design, build and equip new hospitals
Government under the ‘Agenda 111” initiative will design, build, equip and staff new hospitals in every district without one and new regional hospitals in...
Government concludes processes to purchase livestock and poultry species
Government has concluded the procurement processes for the purchase of 531,100 improved breeds of livestock and poultry species including sheep, goats, pigs, cockerels and...
MPR cut down as inflation decreases – Finance Minister
Mr Ken Ofori Atta, Minister of Finance has said the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) was cut by 100 base points in 2019 as inflation...
1D1F Initiative: Government remains committed
Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, Minister for Finance has reiterated government’s commitment in implementing the One District, One Factory (1D1F) initiative, even in the midst of...
EC to procure PPEs for voters’ exhibition and general election
The Electoral Commission intends to procure additional Personal Protection Equipment (PPEs) for the Exhibition of the Voters Register and the General Elections.
The last batch...
Ghana government will not be daunted by COVID-19 – Finance Minister
Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, the Minister of Finance, on Thursday, said the Government will not be daunted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but would continue to...
COVID-19: Ghana records revenue shortfall of GHC13.6 billion
Ghana has recorded revenue shortfall of GH¢13.6 billion and an unanticipated “but necessary” expenditures of approximately GH¢11.7 billion due to COVID-19, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta,...
Government infrastructural development on course-Minister
Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, the Minister of Finance says the country’s infrastructural development has seen a massive injection of resources with major construction works...
Government to establish Automobile Industry Development Centre
Government is to establish an Automobile Industry Development Centre to coordinate the technical processes for licensing vehicle assemblers and manufacturers, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, the...
COVID-19 slows economic growth
Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, the Minister of Finance, said the COVID-19 outbreak is posing significant challenges to the economy, eroding the gains made for growth...
Government initiates 654 boreholes nationwide
Government has initiated the construction of 654 boreholes nationwide, out of which 621 are to be fitted with hand-pumps and 33, mechanized.
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Parliament readies for mid-year budget review
Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, the Finance Minister, will shortly deliver the mid-year budget review and supplementary estimates to Parliament.
The Minister...
Government launches policies for financial inclusion and digital payments
The Ministry of Finance has launched three policy initiatives designed to deepen financial inclusion and accelerate the shift to digital payments.
As part of the...