On the face of it, comments yesterday from Ghana’s Finance Minister that oil revenues have been larger than expected this year should ease some concerns over the sustainability of the country’s twin deficits. However, a slowdown in import growth and a cut in current expenditure are also required to bring the trade and budget deficits onto a more stable footing.
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