Minority Caucus engages IMF delegation on Ghana’s economic outlook
The Minority Caucus in Parliament last Monday held talks with officials of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to discuss recent economic developments and policy direction in Ghana.
The meeting, held at the request of the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, provided an opportunity for the caucus to engage the Fund and share its perspectives on the country’s economic situation.
The IMF delegation was led by its Resident Representative, Adrian Alter, and included the Coordinator of AFRITAC West 2, Razafimahefa Ivohasina Fizara, and an Economist at the IMF Country Office, Osa Ahinakwah.
Caucus delegation
A statement issued on Monday and signed by Mr Afenyo-Markin listed members of the Minority Caucus who attended the meeting.
They included the Second Minority Whip, Jerry Ahmed Shaib; the Ranking Member on the Finance Committee, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam; and the Ranking Member on Economy and Development, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah.
Others were the Chairman on Budget, Kweku Agyeman Kwarteng; the Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee, Abena Osei-Asare; and the Deputy Ranking Member on Energy, Collins Adomako-Mensah. The Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Antoinette Tsiboe-Darko, also represented the party.
Constructive engagement
Mr Afenyo-Markin described the discussions with the IMF delegation as productive, noting that both sides benefited from the exchange.
“Both sides described the discussions as constructive and beneficial, emphasising the importance of continued engagement between Ghanaian policymakers and international financial partners in addressing the country’s economic challenges,” he said.
The meeting forms part of ongoing stakeholder engagements aimed at strengthening collaboration between Ghanaian authorities and international financial institutions in addressing the country’s economic challenges.
