IMF backs slower fiscal tightening for Ghana from 2027 to allow more development spending

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Ghana can adopt a more flexible fiscal path from 2027, allowing increased development spending while remaining on course to meet its long-term debt reduction targets.

The IMF said the revised approach would create additional space for investment in priority sectors while maintaining Ghana’s commitment to reducing public debt.

According to the report, Ghana’s primary fiscal surplus target could be reduced from 1.