By Iddi Yire
Accra, Jan 15, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama has constituted a 13-Member Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy (PAGE).
This is in furtherance of the Government’s commitment to restoring macroeconomic stability, strengthening fiscal sustainability, and accelerating inclusive and job-rich economic growth anchored on the implementation of the 24-Hour Economy, the Accelerated Export Development Programme, and the broader Reset Agenda.
A statement issued by Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Presidential Spokesman and Minister of State in-charge of Government Communications, said the Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy shall be chaired by President Mahama.
It shall comprise distinguished individuals drawn from academia, public service, and the private sector such as Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Mr Ishmael Yamson, private sector leader and former member of PAGE; Mr Kwame Pianim, economist and private sector leader and former Member of PAGE; Madam and Nana Oye Mansa Yeboaa, a former Deputy Minister of Finance and a former Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry and a former Member of PAGE.
Others are Dr Kwabena Duffuor, an economist, a former Finance Minister and a former Governor of the Bank of Ghana; Sir Samuel Esson Jonah, private sector leader and an industrialist; Mr Ato Brown, a former World Bank Infrastructure Specialist; an agribusiness
investor; Dr Henry A. Kofi Wampah, a former Governor of the Bank of Ghana; and Togbe Afede XIV, an economist and private sector leader.
The rest are Madam Abena Amoah, Chief Executive Officer, Ghana Stock Exchange; Prof Priscilla Twumasi Baffour, University Professor and Academic Researcher; Prof Patience Aseweh Abor, University Professor and Academic Researcher.
The statement said the establishment of PAGE reflects the President’s resolve to draw on deep national and international expertise to support sound economic governance, strategic policy coordination, and evidence-based decision-making to navigate current economic challenges and position Ghana for sustained growth and resilience.
It said the Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy shall serve as a high-level advisory body to the President.
The statement said it shall be responsible for providing independent, non-partisan, and strategic economic advice.
It said in particular, the Group shall provide strategic counsel on macroeconomic management, fiscal consolidation, debt sustainability, and coherence between fiscal and monetary policy.
It said provide advice on structural transformation, industrial development, competitiveness, and export growth strategies and offer guidance on sectoral development, private-sector expansion, investment mobilisation and sustainable job creation.
The statement said it shall support the design, sequencing, and implementation of the 24-Hour Economy, the Accelerated Export Development Programme, and national productivity-enhancing reforms.
It shall conduct periodic assessments of Ghana’s economic performance and purpose policy adjustments or corrective measures where necessary.
The statement said it shall contribute expert input to Ghana’s economic negotiations, engagements, and partnerships with bilateral and multilateral development partners, international financial institutions, and investors.
It said the Group shall report directly to the President and shall submit advisory memoranda and briefs as and when requested by the President, including periodic strategic reviews.
GNA.
Edited by Benjamin Mensah