{"id":342502,"date":"2025-01-09T15:49:06","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T15:49:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gbcghanaonline.com\/?p=342502"},"modified":"2025-01-09T15:49:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T15:49:32","slug":"ato-forson-finance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbcghanaonline.com\/news\/politics\/ato-forson-finance\/2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Finance Minister designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, MP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Honourable Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cassiel_Ato_Forson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forson<\/a> is a renowned Ghanaian economist, chartered accountant, and tax practitioner with over 20 years of professional experience spanning the public and private sectors. Currently serving as the Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business in Ghana\u2019s Parliament, Dr. Forson has established himself as a key figure in the country\u2019s fiscal and economic policymaking landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Educational Background<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Forson\u2019s academic achievements are exemplary, reflecting his deep expertise in economics, finance, and taxation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ph.D. in Finance \u2013 Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MSc in Economics \u2013 Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MSc in Taxation \u2013 University of Oxford, UK.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BSc in Accounting \u2013 London South Bank University, UK.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (Ghana).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana) [ICAG].<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Parliamentary Career<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Forson has represented the Ajumako Enyan Essiam Constituency in Ghana\u2019s Central Region since 2009. Over the years, he has held several influential roles in Parliament:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business \u2013 January 8, 2025 to present.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minority Leader \u2013 January 2023 (prior to the NDC\u2019s electoral victory).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ranking Member, Finance Committee \u2013 Six years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vice Chairman, Foreign Affairs Committee \u2013 2009 to 2011.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Member, Finance Committee \u2013 2009 to 2013.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Executive Roles in Government<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Deputy Minister for Finance from 2013 to 2017, Dr. Forson played a pivotal role in shaping Ghana\u2019s fiscal policies and managing the nation\u2019s financial resources. His responsibilities included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Overseeing Budget Preparation and Implementation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Managing the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supervising Treasury and Debt Management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coordinating External Resource Mobilization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leading on Tax Policy and Administration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In addition, Dr. Forson served on key boards and committees:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Board Member, Bank of Ghana.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Board Member, Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alternate Governor, International Monetary Fund (IMF).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Member of Ghana\u2019s Economic Management Team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Achievements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Forson\u2019s contributions to Ghana\u2019s economic framework include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leading negotiations for the Ghana-IMF Extended Credit Facility Programme in 2015.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Championing the introduction of Ghana\u2019s Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supporting policy measures to stabilize and grow Ghana\u2019s economy during his tenure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Professional Expertise<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dr. Forson\u2019s expertise spans:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Macroeconomics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fiscal Policy Development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tax Policy and Administration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Treasury Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Public Financial Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Finance and Business Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recognition and Legacy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A respected voice in Ghana\u2019s financial and political spheres, Dr. Forson is celebrated for his dedication to public service and his role in shaping policies that drive economic growth. As a leader, he continues to champion accountability, fiscal discipline, and economic resilience in Ghana\u2019s governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson remains a critical figure in Ghana\u2019s journey toward sustainable development, using his wealth of knowledge and experience to influence the nation\u2019s economic and legislative direction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbcghanaonline.com\/caategory\/news\/\">More stories here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Honourable Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson is a renowned Ghanaian economist, chartered accountant, and tax practitioner with over 20 years of professional experience spanning the public and private sectors. 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