President John Dramani Mahama has set up a National Economic Dialogue as part of his 120-day Social Contract with Ghanaians.
This is in fulfillment of his promise during the campaign period to convene a National Economic Dialogue aimed at developing a four-year fiscal consolidation program, which he views as a key component of his strategy to rebuild the economy.
To achieve this, he has established a seven-member National Economic Dialogue Planning Committee, chaired by Dr. Ishmael Yamson.
The committee’s members include Dr. K.Y. Amoako, Professor John Gatsi, Mohammed Samara, Nelly Mireku, Anthony Sarpong, and Ernest De-Graft Egyir.
Their primary objective is to plan a National Economic Dialogue (NED) that will provide a platform for discussing the country’s pressing development challenges.
According to the President, the NED aims to achieve three key objectives:
Communicate the true state of Ghana’s economy: Stakeholders and the people of Ghana will be informed about the current economic situation.
Develop a homegrown fiscal consolidation programme: A national budget will be guided by a programme tailored to Ghana’s specific needs.
Highlight key structural reforms and policy priorities: Essential reforms and policies will be identified to reset the economy and transform Ghana into a high-growth, inclusive, and resilient economy.
The NED Planning Committee has four weeks to submit a report outlining the following tasks:
<span;>- Agenda Setting: Develop a comprehensive agenda aligned with the objectives of the NED.
Speaker and Panellist Coordination: Identify and invite experts in economics, energy, and agriculture to participate as speakers and panellists.
Logistics Management: Manage venue selection, transportation, and other logistical needs.
Session Facilitation: Organize and facilitate panel discussions, workshops, and breakout sessions, and identify and invite moderators and rapporteurs.
Documentation and Reporting: Record the proceedings and prepare a detailed report, including policy recommendations.
Communications Plan: Design and implement a communication strategy to promote and disseminate information about the dialogue.
