By Sarah Baafi
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting high-quality economic and financial journalism through the Governor’s Economic and Financial Story of the Year Award, an initiative aimed at recognising excellence in economic reporting and strengthening public understanding of monetary policy.
The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Mrs. Matilda Asante-Asiedu, made this known at the Inaugural Governor’s New Year Media Engagement held on January 16, 2026.
The award, she noted, seeks to encourage accurate, insightful, and responsible reporting on economic and financial issues, with the ultimate winner earning a fully sponsored trip to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Annual Meetings.
Mrs. Asante-Asiedu underscored the critical role of the media in bridging the gap between policymakers and the public, stressing that effective communication of monetary policy outcomes cannot be achieved by the central bank alone.
“Here at the Bank of Ghana, we have a responsibility for monetary policy, but when it comes to communicating the outcomes of that policy, the tenets of that policy, we cannot do it alone. We need you, the media, to be able to do that,” she said.
She emphasized that journalists play a vital role in simplifying complex economic issues and ensuring that policy decisions are clearly understood by businesses, households, and the general public.
According to Mrs. Asante-Asiedu, the Governor’s Economic and Financial Story of the Year Award is part of the Bank’s broader strategy to deepen engagement with the media, promote transparency, and foster informed public discourse on economic matters.
The Inaugural Governor’s New Year Media Engagement brought together senior officials of the Bank of Ghana and media practitioners, providing a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and renewed partnership in advancing sound economic understanding across the country.
The Bank of Ghana reiterated its dedication to working closely with the media to enhance policy communication, accountability, and public trust in the nation’s financial and economic management.
