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Though there has been some reduction, it is still at a level that heavily impacts the household budgets of Ghanaians,\u201d Dr. Takyi stated, expressing concerns about inflation\u2019s impact on the cost of living.<\/p>\n<p>He added: \u201cInflation at these levels is unsustainable, and its ripple effects are being felt in every sector of the economy, from the price of basic goods to public services.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A key factor in this inflationary pressure, he noted, is the Ghanaian cedi\u2019s sharp depreciation.<\/p>\n<p>The currency has dropped nearly 19.5% against the US dollar, now valued at approximately GH\u00a215.60 to $1.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis devaluation is not just affecting the cost of imports but also impacting the prices of essential commodities,\u201d Dr. Takyi explained, emphasizing how currency instability has intensified the cost-of-living crisis for both consumers and businesses.<\/p>\n<p>He also expressed grave concerns over Ghana\u2019s surging debt, which has now crossed 80% of GDP.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe country\u2019s debt situation has become a matter of national concern, significantly affecting the government\u2019s capacity to fund crucial services like health, education, and infrastructure. Our extensive borrowing, initially intended for development and pandemic response, is now choking our fiscal flexibility,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>The policy analyst pointed to the government\u2019s Domestic Debt Exchange Program as an additional strain on Ghanaian finances.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe debt restructuring exercise, which saw over GH\u00a260 billion \u2013 including significant pension funds \u2013 being redirected to tackle debt, has caused widespread dissatisfaction. The plan was meant to provide some fiscal relief, but it has also severely impacted the savings and pensions of many citizens,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n<p>He warned that the government\u2019s reliance on external funding, such as the recent $3 billion IMF bailout, is a temporary fix rather than a sustainable solution.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnless we initiate structural reforms, we risk falling into a perpetual debt trap,\u201d Dr. Takyi cautioned.<\/p>\n<p>He also critiqued the country\u2019s limited success in digitalization efforts, noting: \u201cDespite our investments in digital infrastructure, the expected transformative impact on sectors like agriculture, education, and job creation has not materialized.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Highlighting the persistent issue of youth unemployment, he added: \u201cOur youth remain largely unemployed, and we have yet to see digitalization contributing to meaningful economic growth in the way it was envisioned.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In light of these challenges, FDAG\u2019s Senior Research Fellow endorsed the National Democratic Congress\u2019s (NDC) 24-hour economic policy as a potentially effective response.<\/p>\n<p>Describing it as \u201can innovative approach to real-time economic monitoring and timely interventions,\u201d he argued that the policy would strengthen economic management and foster job creation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe NDC\u2019s proposed policy can help stabilize the cedi, combat inflation, and instill greater investor confidence in the Ghanaian economy,\u201d he observed.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Takyi concluded by underscoring the urgent need for decisive economic action.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA robust, responsive strategy is necessary to steer Ghana through these economic challenges and address the immediate needs of our people. The NDC\u2019s 24-hour policy approach could be the critical tool to help us weather this economic storm,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Senior Research Fellow at the Forum for Development and Accountable Governance (FDAG), Dr. Philip Takyi, has issued a stark warning about Ghana\u2019s economic trajectory, highlighting severe inflation, currency depreciation, and a crippling national debt burden. 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