{"id":338143,"date":"2025-05-04T00:22:04","date_gmt":"2025-05-04T00:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2025\/05\/04\/ghana-cedi-may-strengthen-to-gh%c2%a210-per-dollar-with-policy-reforms\/"},"modified":"2025-05-04T00:22:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-04T00:22:04","slug":"ghana-cedi-may-strengthen-to-gh%c2%a210-per-dollar-with-policy-reforms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2025\/05\/04\/ghana-cedi-may-strengthen-to-gh%c2%a210-per-dollar-with-policy-reforms\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghana Cedi May Strengthen to GH\u00a210 per Dollar with Policy Reforms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Ghana\u2019s cedi could appreciate to GH\u00a210 against the US dollar if government policies such as the 24-hour economy initiative and agricultural modernization achieve their goals, financial economist Professor Lord Mensah has projected.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">The currency currently trades at GH\u00a215 in Accra forex bureaus and GH\u00a214.15 officially, according to the Bank of Ghana, marking a modest recovery from its GH\u00a216 low earlier this year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Mensah linked the cedi\u2019s stabilization to fiscal discipline under the current administration. In a May 3, 2025, social media post, he wrote, \u201cThe cedi is appreciating due to fiscal consolidation and financial discipline. Once the 24-hour economy and agriculture policies take effect, the cedi will sell at 10 cedis to the dollar.\u201d His remarks, originally posted in full capitalization on X (formerly Twitter), highlight cautious optimism among analysts about Ghana\u2019s economic trajectory.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">While some observers initially tied the cedi\u2019s rebound to global dollar trends, Mensah emphasized domestic factors, including reduced government spending and investor confidence in flagship programs. The 24-hour economy policy, designed to extend commercial activity across sectors, aims to curb unemployment and attract foreign investment. Parallel agricultural reforms targeting export growth and food security could further stabilize the currency by reducing import reliance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Economists warn, however, that sustained gains depend on consistent policy execution and external variables such as commodity prices and global financial conditions. Achieving GH\u00a210 to the dollar a psychological milestone would require prolonged macroeconomic stability, a challenge for emerging economies navigating post-recovery phases.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Ghana\u2019s strategy mirrors approaches seen in nations like Rwanda, which stabilized its currency through targeted reforms after periods of economic turmoil. Such efforts often hinge on balancing domestic priorities with external pressures, including fluctuating demand for key exports like cocoa and gold. As debates continue over the feasibility of Mensah\u2019s forecast, analysts stress that rigorous implementation and adaptability to geopolitical uncertainties will determine whether these policies translate into lasting resilience. The coming months are likely to test Ghana\u2019s ability to sustain momentum while addressing structural vulnerabilities in an increasingly volatile global market.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #4db2ec; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-style: initial; text-align: initial; text-transform: uppercase;\">The cedi is just appreciating on the heels of fiscal consolidation and financial discipline by the current administration. By the time 24-hour economy and agriculture policies kick in, the Cedi will be selling at 10 Cedis to the dollar. 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