President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a high-powered 12-member Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy, tasked with charting a strategic course for Ghana’s economic transformation.
The committee, comprising seasoned economists, private sector stalwarts, and academics, is expected to provide evidence-based policy guidance to navigate the country’s economic challenges.
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang is part of the illustrious group, which includes notable members such as Kwame Pianim, Sir Samuel Esson Jonah, and Dr. Kwabena Duffuor. The committee’s mandate is to assess Ghana’s economic landscape and recommend measures to stabilize the macroeconomic environment, bolster investor confidence, and drive inclusive growth.
In his inaugural address, President Mahama stressed the importance of coordinated economic planning and empirical policy decisions, saying,
“I do not want this committee to misunderstand my optimism in the advice you will offer as an endorsement of an easy task ahead. You are qualified to know that we face a tough road ahead, regardless of the progress we may have chalked today.”
The committee is expected to work closely with relevant government agencies to align its recommendations with national development priorities.
