Ato Forson says government will move from fiscal consolidation to growth and jobs agenda

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says government is preparing to move Ghana’s economic management strategy from strict fiscal consolidation to a growth-focused agenda after months of difficult adjustment measures. Dr Forson said the country had gone through what he described as “shock therapy” aimed at stabilising the economy and restoring confidence following major fiscal challenges. Speaking during a working visit by the Vice President, he said government had completed 18 months of ...

By Caleb Ahinakwah