The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has emerged as a critical partner in Ghana’s efforts to stabilise its public finances and accelerate development, Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem said during a meeting with UNDP officials in Accra.
Speaking at the Ministry of Finance on a courtesy call by UNDP Resident Representative Niloy Banerjee, Ampem said the agency’s programs are aligned with Ghana’s 2025 Budget and Economic Policy and support the government’s broader efforts to recover from the COVID-19 shock and deliver on medium-term growth targets.
“We recognize UNDP as a thought leader and strategic partner and acknowledge the value of the organization’s support in bridging financial gaps and advancing economic development,” Ampem said.
The deputy minister praised the group’s role in strengthening Ghana’s Integrated National Financing Framework and enhancing access to climate finance, both seen as central to improving fiscal resilience. He welcomed continued collaboration to help boost domestic revenue mobilisation, which remains a key challenge for the West African nation as it implements debt restructuring and targets an IMF-backed fiscal consolidation path.
Over the past five years, UNDP has deployed more than $60 million in support of Ghana’s development agenda, covering areas such as governance, climate action, digital innovation, and youth employment. “UNDP has been instrumental in supporting a broad range of development initiatives, including sustainable finance and capacity building,” Ampem said. “We appreciate the consistent commitment and leadership demonstrated by UNDP in helping Ghana realize its national aspirations.”
The agency’s contributions include technical support for the country’s climate finance strategy, the SDG Investor Map that identifies private capital opportunities in sectors such as infrastructure and agriculture, and advisory inputs on sustainable financing frameworks.
UNDP’s Banerjee commended Ghana’s recent economic policy reforms and pledged deeper support through the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for 2023–2025. He said the agency would continue to assist the government in areas such as debt management, economic diversification, and climate resilience.
The meeting adds to Ghana’s efforts to leverage multilateral partnerships as it works to stabilise its economy, restore investor confidence, and implement structural reforms.
