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An International Monetary Fund (IMF) technical assistance mission has завершed its post-Governance Diagnostic engagement with Ghana, marking a pivotal transition from assessment to the early stages of implementing governance reforms.
The mission was conducted at the request of the Ghanaian authorities and took place in Accra from 8 to 11 December 2025. It was led by Tina Burjaliani and included Gomiluk Otokwala and Nusula Nassuna. During the visit, the IMF team engaged extensively with a wide range of stakeholders to support the initial rollout of reform measures recommended in Ghana’s Governance Diagnostic Report.
The Governance Diagnostic Report, prepared by IMF staff and published on 3 November 2025, offers a comprehensive analysis of governance and corruption-related vulnerabilities in Ghana. It identifies priority reform areas aimed at strengthening public financial management and revenue administration, safeguarding property rights, enhancing public-sector integrity, and improving transparency and accountability across state institutions.
Building on the findings of the report, the December mission focused on assisting the authorities as they begin to operationalise key recommendations. Discussions also examined how development partners could better align and coordinate their support to reinforce governance reforms and maintain reform momentum over the medium term.
The IMF team held consultations with senior government officials, representatives of civil society, and international development partners. These engagements were designed to help Ghana prioritise follow-up actions, clarify institutional responsibilities for implementation, and identify avenues for mobilising technical and financial assistance.
IMF staff underscored that collaboration with the Ghanaian authorities and development partners will continue in the months ahead. This work will proceed in parallel with Ghana’s Extended Credit Facility programme, within which governance reforms form an integral part of broader efforts to strengthen institutions, enhance accountability, and promote sustainable economic management.
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The IMF expressed its appreciation to the Ghanaian authorities and all stakeholders for their cooperation, as well as for the open and constructive dialogue that characterised the mission.
For Ghana—as for many African countries undertaking complex reform agendas—the transition from diagnostic analysis to concrete implementation is often the most challenging phase. Yet it is also the stage at which meaningful and lasting change can take root. As young democracies across the continent seek to deepen public trust and reinforce state institutions, sustained political commitment, active citizen engagement, and well-coordinated external support will be essential to translating governance commitments into tangible improvements in people’s daily lives.
