The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has engaged civil society organisations (CSOs) in a roundtable discussion aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, and inclusive dialogue on the management of Ghana’s mineral wealth.
The engagement, which brought together policy think tanks and governance groups, forms part of MIIF’s ongoing stakeholder outreach.
It provided a platform for participants to deliberate on the Fund’s mandate, recent amendments to its governing legislation, and its evolving investment strategy, while also interacting directly with its leadership.
Among the organisations present were IMANI Africa, the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG), A Rocha Ghana, the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI), and the One Ghana Movement, among others.
Speaking at the event, MIIF Chief Executive Officer, Justina Nelson, emphasised the importance of civil society participation in public financial governance.
She explained that the initiative reflects the Fund’s commitment to openness and sustained engagement with stakeholders in ensuring mineral revenues benefit both current and future generations.
She also highlighted institutional reforms designed to strengthen governance systems, including the creation of Compliance, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), and Risk Management frameworks.
According to her, these reforms are intended to improve oversight and investment decision-making within the Fund.
Mrs Nelson further disclosed that MIIF recorded GH₵5.43 billion in mineral royalty inflows in 2025, describing it as the highest in the Fund’s history and a 10.8% increase over the previous year. She attributed the growth to improved monitoring systems, stronger compliance measures, and enhanced institutional supervision.
he added that MIIF is aligning its operations with recent legislative amendments by pursuing a more diversified and resilient investment approach aimed at maximising returns from Ghana’s mineral resources.
During the discussions, CSOs and think tanks raised issues around governance, transparency, and investment priorities, while also proposing ways to enhance value delivery from the Fund’s activities.
Executive Director of IDEG, Dr Emmanuel Akwetey, commended MIIF for the engagement, noting that it demonstrates a strong commitment to accountability and public trust in the management of mineral revenues.
