Economy
AIDING PRIVATE SECTOR GROWTH IN GHANA
The 2016 New Patriotic Party Manifesto was based on the theme- Change: an agenda for Jobs; Creating Prosperity & Equal...
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Aid in reverse: how poor countries develop rich countries
We have long been told a compelling story about the relationship between rich countries and poor countries. The story holds...
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KEN OFORI-ATTA – WOULD THE ECONOMY RESPECT HIS PROFILE?
President Nana AddoDanquah Akufo-Addo has designated 57-year-old Investment Banker Ken Ofori-Atta as his minister for finance awaiting parliamentary approval. The...
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Of liberal tax cuts and a humongous public debt
Theoretically, Social democratic governments believe in taxes, as a means of delivering on public goods and social expenditure, and the...
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Ghana’s new President: Jobs,jobs,jobs
Nana Akufo-Addo, the 72-year-old leader of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), was elected Ghana’s president on December 9 by a...
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Africa’s immediate growth prospects have slowed, but with differing regional dynamics
Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth forecasts for 2016 have fallen to a two decade low. The World Bank expects growth of 1.6%...
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ELECTION 2016: WHAT THE PARTIES HAVE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Ghana goes to the polls come December 7th, the two main political parties in the lead to win, the ruling...
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Post election economy – winner in for cruise ride if…
Barring any last minute surprises from the fiscal side, the winner of tomorrow's general elections should preside over a fairly...
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Improved fiscal balance to boost Ghana’s economic outlook
The IMF has expressed cautious optimism over Ghana’s execution of an extended credit facility (ECF), with fiscal indicators showing signs...
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DROP IN POLICY RATE: A MOVE OF RESPITE?
The 50 basis-point drop in policy rate announced on November 21, 2016 by the Monetary Policy Committee of Bank of...
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