All  set for National Economic Dialogue today

Economists will today gather at the Accra International Conference Centre to propose Economic measures to get Ghana out of its woes.

The programme is expected to take place from today March 3 -4,2025 and will have the President,  John Dramani Mahama as the Special Guest of Honour.

The Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson in a post indicated that he is excited that the historic National Economic Dialogue 2025 is starting this morning. 

Additionally, he noted that its outcomes will find clear expression in the upcoming National Budget which will be read on March 11,2025, as they work together to reset Ghana’s economy and drive sustainable growth.

This dialogue is in fulfilment of his promise to convene a National Economic Dialogue as part of his 120-

day Social Contract with Ghanaians.

Against this backdrop,  President John Dramani Mahama set up a

seven-member National Economic Dialogue Planning Committee chaired by Dr Ishmael Yamson.

The members are Dr K.Y. Amoako, Professor John Gatsi, Mohammed Samara, Nelly Mireku, Anthony Sarpong and Ernest De-Graft Egyir.

The National Economic Dialogue (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.

Government envisions the National Economic Dialogue to achieve the following objectives: Communicate the true state of Ghana’s economy to stakeholders and the people of Ghana,

Develop a homegrown fiscal consolidation programme to guide the national budget and Highlight key structural reforms and policy priorities essential for resetting the economy.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme