12 h. ago Eni Ghana, OCTP Partners, Vitol and GNPC, promote inclusive economic development in Western Region

Eni Ghana and its OCTP partners – Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd (Vitol) and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) – have handed over a number of social projects in the areas of health, sanitation, education and economic diversification to local authorities and communities within OCTP’s area of influence in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region. The projects include the […]

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12 h. ago Ghana ranks low as economic transformer with a score of 19.1% – African Transformation Index

Since 2000, it said the country's overall score has consistently hovered far below the African average of 30.3, only reaching a high of 20.6 in 2014.

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15 h. ago Ghana’s economic transformation has not met expectations – ACET

It identified several key challenges such as macroeconomic instability, lack of empowering the private sector and failure to drive agro-based industrial development.

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16 h. ago Ghana’s economic performance over 2 decades has been “a tale of highs and lows” – ACET

“Recovery has since been constrained by a challenging macroeconomic environment, rising debt, and the effects of illegal mining. Despite episodes of growth, economic transformation has not met expectations. Industrial competitiveness, particularly in manufacturing, remains weak due to an unfavorable business environment and limited integration with other sectors”.

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16 h. ago UniMAC Polcom’25: Progressive Alliance Party launches, pledges to restore hope and drive national progress

The Progressive Alliance Party (PAP), a newly formed political party under the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) Political Communication (Polcomm’25) project, has officially launched with a commitment to promoting social and economic justice in Ghana.

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19 h. ago We can’t underestimate impacts of Covid–19 and Russian/Ukrainian War on Ghana’s Economy – Dr. George Domfe

The Executive Director at policy think tank, the Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy, IERPP, Dr. George Domfe, has dismissed claims that Ghana’s economy was not adversely impacted by the deadly coronavirus pandemic and the war Russia waged on Ukraine.

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20 h. ago Ato Forson outlines structural reforms to revitalise Ghanaian economy

Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, the Minister of Finance, Monday unveiled a comprehensive strategy aimed at resetting Ghana’s economy through rigorous structural reforms.

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27 h. ago National Economic Dialogue: Implementation of recommendations must start now – Finance Minister

The Finance Minister has called for the immediate implementation of key recommendations from the National Economic Dialogue, stressing that the time for discussion is over and action must begin now.

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30 h. ago ‘It will be my Bible – Ato Forson pledges to implement National Economic Dialogue recommendations

The Finance Minister has assured that government will act on the key recommendations from the National Economic Dialogue, describing the final communique as his “Bible” for shaping the 2025 budget and economic reforms.

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31 h. ago Ghana outlines solutions to economic crisis at National Economic Dialogue

Ghana has outlined a series of ambitious reforms aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability, promoting sustainable growth, and strengthening governance in a bid to address the prevailing economic challenges. These proposals are contained in the communique issued at the end of the National Economic Dialogue (NED), held from 3rd to 4th March 2025 at the Accra International Conference Centre.

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31 h. ago We need a strong economy to meet labour needs – Rashid Pelpuo

The Minister for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, has emphasised that a strong and viable economy is essential to meeting the needs of workers in Ghana.

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31 h. ago National Economic Dialogue calls for urgent reforms to revive Ghana’s economy

The government, in collaboration with key stakeholders, has concluded the National Economic Dialogue (NED) with a strong call for structural reforms to address Ghana's economic challenges.

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31 h. ago National Economic Dialogue proposes 6 actionable steps to revive crisis

The 2-day National Economic Dialogue (NED) by the Government of Ghana and its key stakeholders rose from the Accra International Conference Centre with six key action points requiring urgent reforms to revive the ailing national economy.

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33 h. ago Most concerns from Economic Dialogue would be addressed in the budget – Ato Forson assures

The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured Ghanaians that the upcoming 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy will reflect many of the concerns raised by stakeholders during the National Economic Dialogue.

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36 h. ago We should appreciate the true state of the economy from those with the data – Prof Mensah

Economist at the University of Ghana Business School, Prof Lord Mensah has emphasised the importance of looking to experts working directly with economic data rather than political figures or speculative projections.

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38 h. ago Ghana must stop excessive reliance on foreign loans – EIU report

The Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Africa Economic Outlook 2025 has advised Ghana to find alternative funding solutions to avoid excess reliance on foreign loans. According to the report, “the worst of the region’s sovereign debt pressures appear to be over, but external debt servicing burdens remain high”. This, the EIU warned presents a critical challenge […]

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45 h. ago I will be extremely shocked if government decides to introduce new taxes – Prof. Assuming

Renowned economist and professor at the University of Ghana, Prof. Patrick Asuming, has expressed strong reservations about the possibility of the government introducing new taxes in the 2025 budget. According to him, he would be "extremely shocked" if the government took such a step, given the current economic challenges and the financial burden already placed on Ghanaians.

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47 h. ago Finance Minister Ato Forson warns of ongoing economic crisis at National Economic Dialogue

Ghana’s economic crisis is far from over, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has cautioned, as he painted a stark picture of the country’s financial state at the National Economic Dialogue in Accra.

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48 h. ago The governance albatross in public financial management: Time to consider the stewardship model?

For three decades now, the 4th Republic of Ghana has skirted economic disaster due to weak fiscal controls and poor public financial management (PFM).

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51 h. ago IMANI proposes a RESET on governance to revitalise Ghana’s economy

The founding president and CEO of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has proposed a radical approach to governance reform aimed at tackling Ghana’s entrenched public financial mismanagement.

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