Mixed-methods analysis reveals that IMF loan conditionality impacts impartiality in Ghana's civil service, suggesting fiscal measures may compromise governance quality.
Key Points
IMF loan conditionality undermines impartiality in civil service administration in Ghana.
Qualitative and quantitative analyses indicate that wage bill controls led to compromised personnel decisions.
A mixed-methods approach involving interviews and data analysis was used to assess the effects of IMF conditions.
Findings suggest a need for balancing fiscal efficiency with impartial public administration.