Economist, Dr Ishmael Yamson (L) and President John Dramani Mahama (R)
Chairman of the National Economic Dialogue Planning Committee, Dr Ishmael Yamson, has expressed optimism in the committee’s recommendations, stating that it will help advance President John Dramani Mahama’s efforts to ‘reset’ Ghana’s economy in the face of global economic challenges.
Speaking at the Jubilee House on June 4, 2025, during the formal presentation of the committee’s final report, Dr Yamson described the recommendations as both timely and essential, considering the current state of the global and domestic economy.
“We are confident, Your Excellency, that you will find the recommendations useful as you lead the resetting of Ghana agenda,” he said.
Dr Yamson noted that the committee’s work took into account widespread global disruptions and uncertainties, emphasising the need for Ghana to build a self-sustaining economy.
“We also believe that you will find the recommendations appropriate in these times of extreme global disruptions and uncertainties, where resilience means self-reliance,” he added.
According to Dr Yamson, some of the committee’s proposals have already been adopted and incorporated into the 2025 national budget and has started yielding early results.
“We are excited to know that even before we had the opportunity to present the final report to you, some of the key recommendations, which were fed into the 2025 budget, are already being implemented and yielding spectacular results,” he indicated.
The National Economic Dialogue was initiated as part of a broader effort to engage stakeholders in shaping Ghana’s long-term economic trajectory.
The final report reflects extensive consultations aimed at addressing structural issues and enhancing policy direction.
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