The International Monetary Fund has cast a favorable outlook on Ghana’s economic trajectory predicting a single-digit inflation of 8% by 2025 despite recent challenges, according to its World Economic Outlook Report presented during the ongoing IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings. International Monetary Fund and Ghana financial and debt discourse show positive signals.
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) positive forecast highlights the efficacy of Ghana’s economic policies and reforms, particularly those implemented under the IMF programme, in fostering economic resilience and progress.
The IMF programme which sparked myriad criticism from the opposition party for late subscription, Ghanaians and political analysts points a positive indication towards the country’s economic outlook in challenging times.
Many have expressed skepticism about the IMF’s predictions describing it as a mere forecasts which will not yield positively on the lives of Ghanaians. Some analysts however belief this projection will be realized only if the government can cut down government’s spending and prioritize projects that boost productive capacity of the country.
Ghana Economic Outlook – Analysis From the BoG With Vis-A-Vis IMF and Ghana Financial Engagement
Reinforcing this optimism, the Bank of Ghana has reiterated its commitment to maintaining stability within its targeted inflation band of 15 plus or minus two percent for the year 2024. Additionally, the central bank aims to sustain the disinflation process while mitigating underlying inflation risks through stringent monetary policy measures.
These initiatives underscore a concerted effort to uphold price stability and foster sustainable economic growth in the foreseeable future.
Looking forward, the IMF projects robust growth of 4.4% for Ghana in 2025, marking a substantial improvement from the 2.8% growth forecasted for the preceding year. However, the IMF anticipates a marginal decline of -2.2% in Ghana’s current account balance, signaling potential challenges in trade and financial activities.
Nevertheless, the IMF remains confident in Ghana’s overall economic growth outlook, anticipating a significant rebound commencing from the following year, underscoring the resilience and promise of the Ghanaian economy amidst global uncertainties.
