Accra: The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) organized a roundtable engagement with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on Friday, April 17, 2026, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote transparency, accountability, and informed public discourse. The event served as 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, facilitating direct engagement with the Fund's management.
According to Ghana Web, the event also provided CSOs and think tanks the opportunity to propose methods for the Fund to enhance value delivery to the country. Among the participants were 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.
The Chief Executive Officer of MIIF, Justina Nelson, delivered the keynote address, emphasizing the critical role of civil society organisations in reinforcing accountability and influencing national discourse. She noted that the engagement is part of MIIF's commitment to openness and continuous dialogue with key stakeholders, ensuring that the wealth generated from Ghana's mineral resources benefits both present and future generations.
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. She indicated that these reforms have better positioned the Fund to effectively execute its mandate.
Nelson also announced that MIIF recorded GHS5.43 billion in mineral royalty inflows in 2025, marking the highest in the Fund's history, with a 10.8% increase over the previous year. This performance reflects improved monitoring, enhanced compliance, and strong institutional oversight.
Furthermore, the CEO mentioned that MIIF is responding to recent amendments to its Act by adopting a more resilient and diversified investment strategy focused on maximizing value from Ghana's mineral resources. Panel discussions allowed participants to share views on transparency, governance, investment strategy, and the role of stakeholders in effective mineral resource management.
Dr. Emmanuel Akwetey, Executive Director of IDEG, commended MIIF for the engagement, noting it demonstrates the Fund's commitment to accountability and transparency in mineral revenue management. He urged the Fund to sustain such initiatives to further strengthen public trust.