Ghana’s Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, has held high-level discussions with Anna Bjerde on Ghana’s economic progress and key priorities on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings 2026 in Washington, D.C.
The meeting formed part of Ghana’s participation in the annual Spring Meetings, where finance ministers, central bank governors, and development partners gather to discuss global economic developments and growth strategies. 
In a statement shared following the meeting, Dr. Ato Forson indicated that discussions focused on Ghana’s economic resilience despite recent global shocks and the country’s reform agenda.
According to the Finance Minister, Ghana has remained resilient in the face of global economic uncertainties, supported by prudent policy decisions, economic buffers, and ongoing structural reforms.
He noted that increased domestic gas production has also played a significant role in cushioning the country against rising global energy prices, helping to stabilize Ghana’s energy sector.
The Finance Minister further disclosed that government is currently addressing inefficiencies within the energy distribution sector through private sector participation aimed at improving operational performance and service delivery.
Dr. Ato Forson also revealed that Anna Bjerde reaffirmed the World Bank’s continued support for Ghana’s economic recovery efforts while emphasizing the importance of resolving longstanding challenges in the energy sector.
Anna Bjerde, who serves as Managing Director for Operations at the World Bank, oversees the institution’s global development portfolio and supports countries in addressing key economic and development challenges including energy, infrastructure, and macroeconomic stability. 
Ghana’s participation in the Spring Meetings comes at a time when the country is implementing reforms under its ongoing economic recovery programme, aimed at strengthening fiscal discipline, improving growth, and restoring macroeconomic stability.
The Finance Minister is leading a high-level Ghanaian delegation to the Spring Meetings, where engagements with development partners and investors are expected to focus on economic recovery, investment mobilisation, and structural reforms. 
The meetings are expected to continue with further bilateral engagements between Ghana and international financial institutions in the coming days.
