{"id":151710,"date":"2024-02-15T09:38:49","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T09:38:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/02\/15\/ill-not-depart-from-imf-programme\/"},"modified":"2024-02-15T09:38:49","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T09:38:49","slug":"ill-not-depart-from-imf-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/02\/15\/ill-not-depart-from-imf-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"I&#8217;ll not depart from IMF programme"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that the government will not deviate from the ongoing programme.<\/p>\n<p>This pledge comes as Dr. Amin Adam assumes his new role as the Finance Minister replacing Ken Ofori-Atta in the wake of a ministerial reshuffle.<\/p>\n<p>In an interview with <strong>Bernard Avle<\/strong> on the <strong>Citi Breakfast Show<\/strong> on Thursday, February 15, Dr. Amin Adam underscored the government\u2019s determination to stay the course laid out in collaboration with the IMF.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you look at the budget that was presented this year, there were a number of pro-poor initiatives, and I do not intend to depart from those pro-poor initiatives. And I will ensure that business follows as usual as it should. We will make sure that we move faster to implement the tax reliefs that were made in the budget and I am going to make sure the poor are insulated.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is important to note that we are under an IMF programme and I want to assure the IMF and the business community that I will ensure that the programme remains on track. I will work to ensure that the programme does not suffer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The ongoing programme reflects a strategic partnership aimed at addressing economic challenges and fostering fiscal responsibility in Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>The IMF programme with Ghana involves a set of policies and reforms designed to enhance economic stability, boost growth, and create a favourable environment for sustainable development.<\/p>\n<p>Ghana\u2019s engagement with the IMF has been driven by various economic factors, including fiscal deficits, external imbalances, and the need for structural reforms.<\/p>\n<p>Historically, the nation sought assistance from the IMF to address fiscal challenges, implement economic reforms, and strengthen macroeconomic fundamentals.<\/p>\n<p>The programme typically includes measures to contain inflation, reduce budget deficits, and enhance overall economic resilience.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"entry-content no-share\">\n<div class=\"content-inner \">\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU: https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spams, just the stories that truly matter! \ud83c\udf10\ud83d\udcf0 #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that the government will not deviate from the ongoing programme. 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