MIIF Engages CSOs/Think Tanks to strengthen transparency in mineral revenue management

The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF or the Fund) held a roundtable engagement with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on Friday, April 17, 2026, as part of its ongoing stakeholder efforts to promote transparency, accountability, and informed public discourse.

The event provided a strategic platform for participants to discuss MIIF’s mandate, recent amendments to its governing Act, and its strategic direction in managing Ghana’s mineral wealth, as well as to engage directly with the Fund’s management.

It also offered CSOs and think tanks the opportunity to propose ways in which the Fund could deliver greater value to the country.

Some of the CSOs and think tanks present included IMANI Africa (IMANI), the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG), A Rocha Ghana, the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI), and the One Ghana Movement, among others.

Delivering the keynote address, the Chief Executive Officer of MIIF, Mrs. Justina Nelson, underscored the critical role of civil society organisations in strengthening accountability and shaping national discourse.

She noted that the engagement forms part of MIIF’s deliberate commitment to openness and continuous dialogue with key stakeholders, as the Fund works to ensure that the wealth generated from Ghana’s mineral resources benefits both present and future generations.

Mrs. Nelson highlighted recent institutional reforms aimed at strengthening governance, including the establishment of Compliance, ESG, and Risk Management structures to enhance transparency and ensure sound investment decisions.

According to her, these reforms have better positioned the Fund to effectively execute its mandate.

She also used the platform to announce that MIIF recorded GH₵5.43 billion in mineral royalty inflows in 2025, the highest in the Fund’s history, representing a 10.8% increase over the previous year. According to her, this performance reflects improved monitoring, enhanced compliance, and strong institutional oversight.

The CEO further indicated that MIIF is responding to recent amendments to its Act by adopting a more resilient and diversified investment strategy focused on maximising value from Ghana’s mineral resources.

Participants, during the panel discussions, expressed their views on transparency, governance, investment strategy, and the role of stakeholders in ensuring effective mineral resource management.

Dr. Emmanuel Akwetey, Executive Director of IDEG, commended MIIF for organising the engagement, noting that it demonstrates the Fund’s commitment to promoting accountability and transparency in Ghana’s mineral revenue management. He urged the Fund to sustain such initiatives to further strengthen public trust.