Finance Minister leads Ghana's delegation to IMF, World Bank Spring meetings

The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is leading the Ghanaian delegation to the 2025 International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring Meetings, marking the first major international economic engagement under President John Mahama’s new administration.  

The meetings come a week after Ghana reached a critical staff-level agreement with the IMF on the fourth review of its $3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme, paving the way for the disbursement of $370 million to support Ghana’s economic recovery efforts.  

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During the Spring Meetings, Dr. Cassiel Forson is scheduled to hold discussions with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, the Paris Club, credit rating agencies, and U.S. Treasury officials to reinforce Ghana’s reform commitments and attract further investment.  

Key focus areas for the delegation include job creation and inclusive growth, energy access and food security, and climate resilience and green financing. These engagements aim to secure additional support for Ghana’s economic recovery and long-term stability.  

In his engagements, Dr. Forson is expected to articulate what he calls “Ghana’s Reset Story, a strategy centred on macroeconomic stability, debt sustainability, and structural reforms to drive long-term growth.  

“Our goal is not just stabilization but building a resilient economy that protects the vulnerable and lays the foundation for The Ghana We Want” he stated ahead of the meetings.  

With the IMF deal in sight and aggressive reforms underway, Ghana aims to reinforce investor confidence and secure additional support for its economic turnaround agenda.