
Audio By Carbonatix
Government has been engaging with an IMF team to review the performance of Ghana’s economy since the beginning a three-year Extended Credit Facility programme three months ago.
The IMF will, over the period of three years disburse 918 million dollars to the country to shore up the country’s reserves and stabilise the local currency, the cedi.
In April this year, the IMF disbursing some 114 million U.S. dollars to Ghana.
The programme runs till 2017. Finance Minister Seth Terkper says the meetings will undertake reviews to ensure that Ghana is adhering to the benchmarks set by the Fund and the government.
The meeting comes at a time Ghana's currency is falling at a faster rate than expected. Prices of petroleum products have gone up which have affected the prices of goods and services.
Mr. Terkper confirmed that the IMF meeting started this morning to review the various benchmarks and structural issues.
"They will have discussion with Finance Ministry, the Bank of Ghana. There will also be joint meetings as well.
"They will meet several institutions and bodies as they normally do. For example meeting with Ghana Revenue Authority, Parliament, Accountant General and other sub-divisions at the Finance Ministry," he said.
Latest Stories
-
Dome-Kwabenya MP distributes fertilisers to farmers to enhance food production
11 minutes -
Beyond Sight: How visually impaired Ghanaians are experiencing the World Cup
28 minutes -
World Cup: Ibrahim Mahama hails Black Stars, promises cash reward
35 minutes -
Drivers, commuters demand urgent repairs to deplorable Adjei-Kojo-Kanewu road
40 minutes -
Dome-Kwabenya MP warns against sale of distributed fertilisers as farmers receive support
41 minutes -
GPSCP II, UCC and USIBRAS partner to strengthen skills in Ghana’s cashew industry
42 minutes -
TECNO’s EllaClaw AI introduces smarter device management, personalised digital assistance
44 minutes -
Enimil Ashon writes: Must we wait till Ken Agyapong gets angry enough?
1 hour -
President Mahama appoints three Deputy Comptroller-Generals for GIS
1 hour -
GHS debunks claims that insecticide-treated nets are harmful
1 hour -
New synthetic drugs, cocaine and meth booming, warns UN
1 hour -
Reparatory justice is about accountability, not sentiment – Asiedu Nketiah
1 hour -
Thousands seek way out as South Africa braces for anti-immigrant protests
2 hours -
Government urged to strengthen industry partnerships to boost TVET employability
2 hours -
Ex-TVET Director-General raises concerns over teacher shortage, funding
2 hours