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  "title": "Ghana: Technical Assistance Report-Enhancing the Macroprudential Policy Framework and Toolkit",
  "publication": "Technical Assistance Reports, April 8, 2026",
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  "summary": "An IMF technical assistance mission to the Bank of Ghana (BoG) conducted a comprehensive review of the macroprudential policy framework and toolkit to enhance the stability of the banking system.",
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      "content": "- An IMF technical assistance mission to the Bank of Ghana (BoG) conducted a comprehensive review of the macroprudential policy framework and toolkit to enhance the stability of the banking system.\n- The mission assessed the institutional arrangements for macroprudential oversight, evaluated existing macroprudential policy instruments, and provided detailed guidance on implementing a countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) and domestic systemically important bank (D-SIB) buffer.\n- Analytical efforts were complemented by in-person seminars and workshops to build capacity and support effective operationalization."
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      "heading": "Key findings",
      "content": "- Institutional arrangements for macroprudential oversight require strengthening to support timely and effective decision-making.\n- Existing macroprudential policy instruments were evaluated and found to need broadening and further operationalization.\n- The systemic risk monitoring framework would benefit from incorporating more forward-looking assessments.\n- Detailed guidance on implementing a countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) and a domestic systemically important bank (D-SIB) buffer was provided."
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      "heading": "Policy recommendations",
      "content": "- Establish a dedicated decision-making process for macroprudential policy at the Bank of Ghana (BoG).\n- Adopt a macroprudential strategy to guide policy priorities and operational implementation.\n- Enhance communications for macroprudential policy through a distinct channel to improve transparency and effectiveness.\n- Broaden and further operationalize the macroprudential policy toolkit, including concrete steps for CCyB and D-SIB buffer implementation.\n- Incorporate more forward-looking assessments into the systemic risk monitoring framework."
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    "Series: Technical Assistance Reports",
    "DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9798229044196.019",
    "An IMF technical assistance mission to the Bank of Ghana (BoG) conducted a comprehensive review of the macroprudential policy framework and toolkit to enhance the stability of the banking system.",
    "The mission assessed the institutional arrangements for macroprudential oversight, evaluated existing macroprudential policy instruments, and provided detailed guidance on implementing a countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) and domestic systemically important bank (D-SIB) buffer.",
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    "Institutional arrangements for macroprudential oversight require strengthening to support timely and effective decision-making.",
    "Existing macroprudential policy instruments were evaluated and found to need broadening and further operationalization.",
    "The systemic risk monitoring framework would benefit from incorporating more forward-looking assessments.",
    "Detailed guidance on implementing a countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) and a domestic systemically important bank (D-SIB) buffer was provided.",
    "Establish a dedicated decision-making process for macroprudential policy at the Bank of Ghana (BoG).",
    "Adopt a macroprudential strategy to guide policy priorities and operational implementation.",
    "Enhance communications for macroprudential policy through a distinct channel to improve transparency and effectiveness.",
    "Broaden and further operationalize the macroprudential policy toolkit, including concrete steps for CCyB and D-SIB buffer implementation.",
    "Incorporate more forward-looking assessments into the systemic risk monitoring framework.",
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