Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has announced that government is rolling out modern, technology-driven public financial management systems to enhance revenue mobilisation and seal leakages.
According to her, the introduction of digital inspection systems at the country’s ports forms part of efforts to detect under-invoicing and clamp down on smuggling.
She made the remarks on Thursday, April 23, while addressing participants at the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) 2026 Annual Conference, where she underscored the importance of discipline in implementing the reforms.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang revealed that government is deploying AI-powered trade analytics alongside digital VAT systems to improve compliance, strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation, and reduce financial leakages.
“The government of Ghana has shifted towards technology-driven public financial management. The future of fiscal governance is digital, but it must be digital with discipline,” she said.
The Vice President further noted that recent improvements in the economy, including a sharp decline in inflation, are the outcome of targeted fiscal reforms and enhanced public financial management.
“Inflation declined from 23.8% in December 2024 to 3.2% as of March this year. The cedi has stabilised significantly, supported by improved reserves.
More importantly, Ghana has achieved a primary fiscal surplus of 1.6%, thus reversing previous deficits. This is the result of deliberate reforms and improved public financial management systems,” she added.
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