The Minister of Finance, Dr , has stated that the government intends to significantly reduce the number of officials delegated to attend international conferences.
He explained that the move forms part of the government's efforts to cut down on expenditure, as it works to restore confidence in Ghana's ailing economy.
According to a report by 3news.com, the finance minister made this remark during a meeting with World Bank Division Director Robert Taliercio O'Brien and his team on March 27.
He emphasised the importance of implementing austerity measures at the government level to restore confidence in the public. "Leading by example, I have made it clear that the era of free, non-essential conference travel is over.
