Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to creating a transparent, stable, and investor-friendly environment during a high-level engagement with executives from MTN Ghana, one of the country’s largest private sector employers and tax contributors.
The meeting, held in Accra, brought together key MTN leaders including Chief Executive Officer Stephen Blewett, Chief Finance Officer Antoinette Kwofie, and Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer Adwoa Afriyie Wiafe.
Discussions centred on strengthening public-private partnerships to enhance Ghana’s ease of doing business and promote inclusive, long-term economic development.
The two parties explored policy adjustments that could unlock further investment in critical sectors such as digital infrastructure, financial inclusion, and youth employment.
Dr. Forson underscored the government’s resolve to work closely with private sector stakeholders like MTN to build a climate that attracts investment, fosters innovation, and supports sustainable growth.
He emphasized the importance of aligning fiscal and regulatory frameworks to global standards, noting that transparent governance, efficient tax systems, and digital transformation are central to Ghana’s competitiveness.
Mr. Blewett expressed MTN’s continued commitment to Ghana’s development agenda, highlighting the company’s ongoing investment in digital infrastructure, mobile money expansion, and local capacity-building.
“We believe in Ghana’s potential and welcome the opportunity to help shape policies that support private sector innovation and job creation,” he noted.
The engagement forms part of broader efforts by the Finance Ministry to gather input from strategic industry leaders to inform upcoming budget and policy decisions.
It also aligns with the government’s broader goal of positioning Ghana as a regional business hub under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
