Ken Ofori-Atta
Ken Ofori-Atta has said 2022 was the most difficult year for him since his appointment as Finance Minister.
Ghana’s economy witnessed a turbulent moment which gradually led to the country opting for its 17th programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Presenting the 2021 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Monday (31 July), Ofori-Atta said the economy is gradually bouncing back due to prudent measures being implemented by government.
“In 2022 we took what was then a difficult but necessary decision to request support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to implement our post COVID-19 programme of economic growth.”
“The country was going through a dire period of economic uncertainties and despondency Mr Speaker, we have turned the corner and more importantly we are determined to continue down the path.”
Ofori-Atta added “Soon we expect the measures taken to result in economic activities than anything experienced in the history of the 4th Republic, our plans and programmes should soon lead to a sustained increase in domestic production including manufacturing and farming, replacing many of the products we are used to importing.
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