All is set for the maiden edition of the Daily Graphic/Ecobank Ghana Economic Forum which aims to foster a comprehensive discussion on the economy and its prospects for development.
The event, scheduled to take place on Wednesday at the Ecobank Head Office in Accra, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., is on the theme: “A broad review of the economy of Ghana: Then, now, and the way forward”.
The inaugural forum will explore three critical areas bordering on monetary policy, fiscal discipline and taxation.
The First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Zakari Mumuni, the guest speaker, is expected to provide key insights into the current economic landscape.
Presidential Advisor, Seth Terkper, and Tax Partner at PwC Ghana, Abeku Gyan-Quansah, will discuss and analyse effective controls that promote sustainable economic growth, innovative strategies to ensure sustainable fiscal management, and examine ways to broaden the tax base and identify innovative revenue mobilisation methods to boost economic growth.
Vital opportunity
The Director of Sales and Marketing of the Graphic Communications Group Ltd, Franklin Sowa, explained that the forum would present a vital opportunity for stakeholders to engage in discussions that would shape the future of the economy.
“This is another thought leadership platform from the Graphic Communications Group Ltd powered by Daily Graphic and Graphic Online to create an avenue for carefully selected experts to share clear proposed recommendations as we all work together as a people to create the Ghana that enables businesses to thrive and a people committed to driving growth in an enabling and vibrant economy to gain good success in all aspects of business, particularly for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs),” he stated.
He added that the maiden event was just the beginning, with subsequent ones expected to focus on the contributions of specific sectors to the economy and the necessary measures for the sectors to drive meaningful growth.
Partnership
The Editor, Graphic, Theophilus Yartey, highlighted the importance of the Daily Graphic platform which had been a trusted source of news and information, shaping public discourse for 75 years.
He said the company’s partnership with Ecobank Ghana was founded on their relationship which spanned many years, built on mutual respect and a shared vision for a prosperous Ghana.
Mr Yartey expressed the hope that the forum would leverage the strengths and expertise of both organisations, providing a platform for thought leaders to shape the narrative around the future of the economy.