Ghana’s Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) is adapting to recent amendments to its governing Act by adopting a more “diversified and resilient investment” strategy to maximize value from Ghana’s mineral resources, Chief Executive Officer Justina Nelson has indicated.
The shift comes as the Fund convened a high-level roundtable with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to deepen transparency, accountability, and policy alignment in the management of mineral revenues.
The Fund described the engagement as part of efforts to “strengthen accountability” and broaden participation in extractive sector governance, positioning civil society as a critical partner in shaping oversight and long-term investment direction.
Nelson said the initiative reflects a commitment to “continuous dialogue” with non-state actors, particularly as the Fund implements reforms aimed at improving governance standards and institutional credibility.
The roundtable also provided updates on MIIF’s evolving operational framework, including the integration of “Compliance, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)” systems and enhanced risk management structures to support more disciplined investment decision-making.
Participants further examined how mineral revenue management can be aligned with national development priorities, with discussions centred on transparency mechanisms and ensuring proceeds deliver “benefits for present and future generations.”
As contextual background, the Fund noted that mineral royalty inflows reached a record GH₵5.43 billion in 2025, attributed to “enhanced compliance” and improved monitoring across the sector, reinforcing the fiscal importance of mining to Ghana’s economy.
The engagement is expected to inform ongoing policy discourse around extractive governance, as MIIF seeks to consolidate its role as a strategic vehicle for converting mineral wealth into long-term national value.
