Ghana’s Ministry of Finance announced plans to establish an Independent Fiscal Council to strengthen fiscal oversight and decision-making once the country exits its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. The Deputy Finance Minister, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, said the council would comprise locally appointed members and provide advisory support on financial controls and fiscal decision-making, with the aim of strengthening domestic oversight and accountability. He also indicated that IMF programme targets remain on track and that inflation has declined to 3.8 percent. Implementation of the council is planned for after Ghana exits the IMF programme.
Ministry of Finance (Ghana) 2026-02-11
Ghana’s Ministry of Finance plans to establish an Independent Fiscal Council after exit from the IMF programme
Ghana's Ministry of Finance plans to establish an Independent Fiscal Council to enhance fiscal oversight and decision-making post-IMF programme exit, with locally appointed members providing advisory support. Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem confirmed IMF targets are on track and inflation has decreased to 3.8%.