Mahama establishes National Economic Dialogue committee
President John Dramani Mahama has launched a seven-member National Economic Dialogue (NED) Planning Committee as part of his 120-day social contract, aiming to address Ghana’s economic challenges and promote sustainable growth.
The committee, chaired by economist Dr. Ishmael Yamson, is tasked with organizing a high-level dialogue to engage stakeholders on policy decisions critical to transforming Ghana into a resilient, inclusive, and high-growth economy. It has been given four weeks to submit its report.
Members of the committee include Dr. K.Y. Amoako, Professor John Gatsi, Mohammed Samara, Nelly Mireku, Anthony Sarpong, and Ernest De-Graft Egyir.
According to a statement issued on January 26, 2025, by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Acting Spokesperson to the President, the NED aims to provide a platform for candid discussions on Ghana’s economic challenges while fostering consensus on reforms.
“The NED will offer a platform for dialogue and consultation on the country’s pressing development challenges. It will also discuss policy trade-offs and build consensus on reforms needed to transform Ghana into a high-growth, inclusive, and resilient economy,” the statement read.
The committee will also develop a homegrown fiscal consolidation program to guide the national budget and recommend structural reforms to reset the economy.
Below is the official press release accompanying the announcement:
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