December 13, 2022
Ghana: Acceptance of Debt Exchange Programme Only Way Out - Cimg President
The National Pres-ident of the Char-tered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG), Dr Daniel Kasser Tee, has said acceptance of the proposed Debt Exchange Programme was the only way… Read more »
December 10, 2022
Ghana: More Education On Debt Restructuring Imperative, Urgent!
It is clear from all the talking by the experts, organised labour, financial institutions and others the government debt restructuring would directly impact that the dust hovering… Read more »
December 08, 2022
Ghana: GNAT, 5 Others Kick Against Debt Exchange Programme
Six labour unions have kicked against the imposition of cuts on pension funds as part of the debt exchange programme aimed at supporting the country's economic recovery. Read more »
December 07, 2022
Ghana: Don't Compromise Support for Debt Restructuring
Yesterday, we dedicated our editorial to joining the government in calling for support for the restructuring of its domestic debts. Read more »
December 08, 2022
Ghana: Financial Stability Council to Closely Monitor Impacts of Debt Exchange Programme... to Set Up Gh¢15bn Fund
The Financial Stability Council has pledged to continue to closely monitor the impacts of the Debt Exchange Programme on financial institutions and on the financial system as a… Read more »
Ghana: Soften Your Stance, Engage Bondholders On Debt Restructuring - Govt Advised
Banking Consultant, Dr Richmond Atuahene, has joined calls for the government to consult institutional bondholders whose funds will be affected by the debt restructuring measures… Read more »
December 07, 2022
Ghana: Debt Exchange Could Land Ghana in Very Difficult Times - Dr Atuahene
A Banking Consultant, Dr Richmond Atuahene, says the government's refusal to implement other debt operations apart from the debt exchange programme could land the country in some… Read more »
December 06, 2022
Ghana: Support Government's Debt Restructuring
Talks about Ghana going to restructure its domestic debts started emerging long before the government presented its Budget Statement and Economic Policy for the 2023 Financial Year… Read more »
Ghana: Mixed Feelings Greet Domestic Debt Exchange Progamme
The Dean of the School of Business, University of Cape Coast, Prof. John Gatsi, says government's Debt Exchange Programme will certainly results in "haircuts" for domestic… Read more »
Ghana: Govt Rolls Out Domestic Debt Exchange Programme ... As Finance Minister Appeals for Support From Ghanaians
The government has formally launched Ghana's Domestic Exchange Programme as part of measures to restructure and bring the country's debt portfolio to sustainable levels, with a… Read more »
Ghana: Minority Projects Govt's Debt Exchange Programme ... Calls On Minister to Consult Broader.
The Minority says they are completely opposed to the domestic debt exchange programme announced by the Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, in Accra yesterday. Read more »
December 05, 2022
Ghana: Nation Begins Debt Restructuring Programme
The government has announced that Treasury Bills holders will receive the full value of their investments upon maturity. Read more »
December 02, 2022
Ghana: Ghana's Proposed Debt Restructuring in 2023 ... IMF Confirms Country's Intention
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed that government of Ghana has declared its intention to conduct a debt restructuring in 2023. Read more »
November 26, 2022
Ghana: No Decision Has Been Made On Debt Operations - Finance Ministry
The Ministry of Finance in a statement says the debt exchange programme is being contemplated and discussions are being held taking into account principles of debt sustainability… Read more »
November 28, 2022
Ghana: Bringing Debts to Sustainable Level Will Be Uphill Task - Terkper
Seth Terkper, former Minister of Finance, has cautioned the government that its efforts in dealing with fiscal deficit and bringing debts to a sustainable level will be an uphill… Read more »
Ghana: 2023 Budget to Achieve Debt Sustainability - John Kumah
The 2023 Budget is anchored on four key programmes to achieve debt sustainability through the International Monetary Fund and a Debt Exchange Programme, Dr John AmpontuahKumah, a… Read more »
October 06, 2022
Ghana: World Bank Classifies Ghana As High Debt Distressed Country ... Debt to GDP to Hit 104 Percent
The World Bank has classified Ghana as a high debt distress country as it projects the nation's debt to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 104.6 per cent by the end of 2022. Read more »
September 28, 2022
Ghana: Speculation On Ghana's Debt Restructuring Premature - IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has doused speculations that Ghana is poised to start talks on restructuring of its debt as part of plans to secure a $3 billion loan from the… Read more »
Ghana: Can IMF Bailout Restore Macroeconomic Stability?
On July 1, this year, the government announced its intention to go for an International Monetary Fund (IMF) support package. Read more »
September 26, 2022
Ghana: Ghana, 3 Other Countries to Benefit From U.S.$450 Million WB Credit Facility for Pro-Poor Policies
The Minister for Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development, Mr Daniel Botwe, has said the implementation of the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion… Read more »
September 09, 2022
Ghana: Economist Doubtful About Chances of Securing IMF Deal By End of Year
Financial Economist, Prof. Lord Mensah, is skeptical about the government's chances of tying down a bailout programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the last quarter… Read more »
September 07, 2022
Ghana: Negotiations With IMF Timely - Prof. Peprah
A Finance Expert and an Associate Professor with Andrews University in Michigan (USA), Prof. Williams Peprah, has said that, negotiation between the Ghana government and… Read more »
Ghana: IMF Targets End of Year for U.S.$3 Billion Deal for Ghana
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, has stated that a US$3 billion deal between Ghana and the IMF should be reached and finalised before… Read more »
September 06, 2022
Ghana: Settle Debt or Miss Taking Part in Accra 2023 Games, Netball Federation Told
Ghana's national netball team could miss participation in the 2023 Africa Games netball competition following its indebtedness to the World Netball. Read more »
September 01, 2022
Ghana: 2021 Auditor-General's Report - 28 OMCs Default On Gh¢402 Million Debt
Twenty-Eigth Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have defaulted in the payment of their GH¢402, 049,572 rescheduled debt to the Ghana Revenue Authority, the Auditor-General (A-G)… Read more »