Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has declared that Ghana has regained the confidence of international investors, stating that the country has moved from being unable to access global capital markets to becoming a destination actively sought by lenders.
Presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 23, Dr. Forson said the government’s fiscal reforms and economic recovery measures have significantly improved Ghana’s standing among international investors.
“Mr. Speaker, three years ago Ghana could not borrow from the international market at any price, but today the market is calling us, and we are not in a hurry,” he told Parliament.
The Finance Minister noted that despite renewed investor interest, the government will exercise restraint and prioritize debt sustainability over rushing back to external borrowing.
According to him, any decision to return to the international capital markets will be guided by Ghana’s long-term economic interests and the need to preserve macroeconomic stability.
Dr. Forson said the government remains committed to fiscal discipline as it consolidates gains made under the country’s economic recovery programme.
His remarks come as Ghana continues to emerge from an economic crisis that led to a debt restructuring programme, an IMF-supported bailout and limited access to international financing.
Government officials have maintained that recent improvements in key economic indicators, including growth, foreign exchange reserves and fiscal performance, are evidence that the country’s recovery efforts are yielding results.
