Tag: World Bank

World Bank backs Ghana with $360m for economic recovery

Banking & Finance Sylvester Oppong Nyarko -
The World Bank has approved a $360 million financing package to support Ghana’s economic recovery efforts, reinforcing confidence in...

Bagbin launches $1.6m project to strengthen parliament

Politics Sylvester Oppong Nyarko -
Parliament has unveiled a major initiative aimed at boosting its legislative effectiveness. Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Kingsford...

World Bank predicts 2025 food prices to fall as grain drops 11%

Economy Sylvester Oppong Nyarko -
The World Bank has projected a significant drop in 2025 food prices, with its Food Price Index expected to...

Ghana’s oil revenue threatened by price drop in 2025

Oil & Gas Sylvester Oppong Nyarko -
Ghana’s oil revenue for 2025 faces serious risks as the World Bank projects a sharp drop in global crude...

World Bank forecasts modest 3.9% growth for Ghana in 2025

Economy Sylvester Oppong Nyarko -
The World Bank projects that Ghana’s economy will grow by 3.9% in 2025. This falls slightly below the government’s forecast...

World Bank predicts 17.2% inflation for Ghana in 2025, drops to 8% by 2027

Economy Sylvester Oppong Nyarko -
The World Bank has projected a 17.2% inflation rate for Ghana in 2025, according to its April 2025 Africa...

Cedi records modest 4% loss to dollar in 2025 – World Bank

Economy Sylvester Oppong Nyarko -
The Ghana cedi has lost about 4% of its value against the US dollar in 2025, according to the...

Africa’s trade, economic growth lies in AfCFTA – World Bank

Africa Emma Citizen -
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents a significant opportunity for trade growth and economic development in Africa,...

World Bank backs Ghana’s drive to create 500,000 jobs a year

Economy Sylvester Oppong Nyarko -
The Ministry of Finance has partnered with the World Bank to tackle Ghana’s growing youth unemployment crisis. The collaboration is...

Finance Minister pushes Ghana’s reset agenda at IMF

Economy Sylvester Oppong Nyarko -
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is spearheading the country’s delegation to the 2025 IMF and World Bank...

We haven’t suspended any two projects in Ghana – World Bank

News Peter Atsu Selorm -
The World Bank country office in Ghana has refuted reports that the international organization has suspended two USD$ 200...

Gov’t to raise $500m to deal with drought in Northern Ghana

News Agaatorne Douglas Asaah -
The Minister for Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has revealed that the government is seeking to raise US$500 million...