Tag: G20
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Ofori-Atta commends G20 for AU’s inclusion, urges common voice
The Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta says Africa now has the opportunity to contribute to key global issues and push for common interests that would help accelerate economic development in the region. Mr. Ofori-Atta’s optimism follows the recent inclusion of the African Union in the Group of 20 most important industrialized and developing economies, also…
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Health investments in Africa now more crucial over budget deficits – IMF Country Rep
The Resident Representative of the International Monetary Fund, IMF, to Ghana, Dr. Albert Touna Mama, has advised leaders of African economies to be inclined towards saving lives and improving the quality of healthcare in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic rather than seeking to contain expenditure to control budget deficits. According to the IMF, seven of…
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Ghana receives €100m from Germany’s ‘Compact with Africa’ programme
Ghana is to benefit from a €100 million funding support from Germany as part of its “Compact with Africa” programme. The funds are targeted at supporting the government’s infrastructure development and enhance investment opportunities for private sector growth. Ghana is one of three African countries which have been signed on for this year’s allocations. The…