Ahead of Ghana's budget presentation on March 11, 2025, a government official emphasized the importance of accuracy and consistency in presenting the country's economic data. He cautioned Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson against manipulating economic figures for political gain, stressing that Ghana's economic record should be based on data from institutions like the Bank of Ghana and the Ghana Statistical Service. He warned that presenting an overly optimistic or distorted view of the economy could scare investors away and damage the country's credibility.¹[5]
E-levy
The Electronic Levy (E-levy), was introduced in 2022 with a 1.75% rate on all transactions.[6] It is set to be abolished by the government. This move is expected to boost mobile money usage, promote financial inclusion, and enhance business operations for mobile money service providers. Ghana ranked as the best in the world for Mobile Money regulation according to the 2024 GSMA Mobile Money Regulatory Index, is anticipated to see increased mobile money transactions, encouraged digital payment systems, and expanded access to financial services following the E-levy's removal.[7]
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The first Ghanaian to head this ministry is Komla Agbeli Gbedemah who assumed this position in 1954 when the Britain allowed Kwame Nkrumah to form a government prior to gaining full independence in 1957. The Ministry has at various times been designated as Ministry of Finance or as it is currently, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning.
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