June 6, 2017

Fiscal Decentralization in Ghana: Progress and Challenges [Occasional Paper 10]

Occasional paper 10. Fiscal Decentralization in Ghana: Progress and Challenges Policy makers in Ghana have lauded the fiscal decentralization as a positive driver of substantial government growth and development. Since 1992, Ghana has made strives at implementing fiscal decentralization in Ghana. However, the implementation of the program and management of revenue at the local level has been challenging. This paper provides a general overview of decentralization in Ghana and examines local government fiscal management Read full paper here Occasional Paper 10
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August 6, 2017

The State of the Economy and the 2017 Budget Performance

Fiscal Alert 6: The State of the Economy and the 2017 Budget Performance In line with the new Public Financial Management Act (Act 921), the Minister for Finance is required to present a mid-year review of the 2017 Budget Statement to Parliament before the close of July. Ahead of this presentation, the IFS has undertaken a review of the state of the economy and the performance of the budget. The IFS notes that the prospects for the economy in the remaining half of 2017 look promising. However, based on current challenges and risks confronting the budget implementation, more needs to […]
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August 6, 2017

Let Us All Rise and Intervene!

Let us All Rise Up and Intervene! Hon. Dr. Kwabena Duffuor was crowned the Exclusive Man of the Year 2017 by the organizers of the EMY Awards held at the Kempinski Hotel on 24th June 2017. Click here to read his full speech
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August 10, 2017

Finance and Insurance for Inclusive National Development

Finance and Insurance for Inclusive National Development Keynote Address delivered by Hon. Dr. Kwabena Duffuor at the 38th Management Day celebration of the University of Ghana Business School. The theme of his address was Finance and Insurance for Inclusive National Development. Click here to read his full speech
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August 10, 2017

IFS Comments on Mid-Year Review of Ghana’s 2017 Budget

The Minister for Finance presented the 2017 Mid-Year Budget and Fiscal Policy Review to Parliament on 31st July 2017. Prior to the presentation by the Minister, IFS issued an assessment of the performance of the economy and indicated its expectations of the Review (Fiscal Alert No 6). In this paper (Fiscal Alert No 7), the IFS presents its assessment of the Mid-Year Review presented. Click here to view the full statement
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