Tag: Public debt

Ghana: A Country Full of Accountants, Economists & Lawyers, But Can’t Fully Account for Its Debt

John Awuah questions why Ghana, despite many experts, struggles to account for…

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From Heavyweight to Lightweight: Ghana’s Debt Eases Again to 45.3% in Dec. 2025 from 62% a Year Ago

Ghana’s debt-to-GDP fell sharply from 62% to 45.3% in 2025, driven by…

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Debt Burden Eases as Public Debt Stock Slows to 45.5% of GDP in November from 63% a Year Ago

Ghana’s public debt has eased significantly, with the debt-to-GDP ratio falling to…

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Project Finance: A Viable Path to Building Ghana’s Infrastructure Without Overstretching the Public Debt 

Project finance offers Ghana a sustainable way to close infrastructure gaps by…

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Decentralization: The Proper Antidote to Excessive Gov’t Spending & Borrowing – Dr. Asiseh

Dr. Tom Asiseh argues that true decentralization can curb Ghana’s excessive borrowing…

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Ghana Reaping Benefits of Debt Restructuring, Public Debt Set to Hit 60% of GDP by End of Year – IMF

Ghana’s debt restructuring is yielding results, with public debt projected to drop…

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MCC Setback: Ghana Has Been “Blacklisted” Over Debt, But It Runs Deeper Than Just Debt Default

Ghana’s exclusion from MCC funding goes beyond debt default, Prof. Vladimir Antwi-Danso…

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Rising “Hidden Public Debt”: Forms, Impact & IMF’s Call for Global Action to Shine Light

The IMF warns that hidden public debt from opaque financial instruments threatens…

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Africa Faces Rising Debt Pressures, Launches $20 Billion Stability Fund

Africa’s public debt surged 170% by 2024, prompting the launch of a…

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Ghana’s Public Debt Drops to GH¢726.7bn in December 2024 Amid Fiscal Adjustments

Ghana’s public debt dropped to GH¢726.7bn in December 2024, down GH¢15.8bn month-on-month.…

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Government Eyes Staging Domestic Bonds Market Return this Year But Expert Sounds Alarm

Dr. Seyram Kawor opposes Ghana’s early return to the domestic bonds market,…

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