President John Dramani Mahama today announced the establishment of a seven-member National Economic Dialogue (NED) Planning Committee chaired by Dr Ishmael Yamson, Board Chairman of Scancom Ghana Ltd, operators of MTN Ghana.
The other six members are Dr K.Y. Amoako, Professor John Gatsi, Mohammed Samara, Nelly Mireku, Anthony Sarpong and Ernest De-Graft Egyir.
This was announced in a statement on Sunday, January 26, 2025, SAbthe y the Acting Spokesperson to the President, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.
The National Economic Dialogue (NED) will offer a platform for dialogue and consultation on the country’s pressing development challenges.
It will also discuss policy trade-offs and build consensus on reforms needed to transform Ghana into a high-growth, inclusive, and resilient economy.
According to the statement, the government envisions the National Economic Dialogue to achieve three key objectives which include: Communicating the true state of Ghana’s economy to stakeholders and the people of Ghana, developing a homegrown fiscal consolidation programme to guide the national budget and highlighting k ey structural reforms and policy priorities essential for resetting the economy.
The committee has also been tasked to submit a report within four weeks detailing the following tasks:
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- 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: Venue selection, transportation, and other logistical needs.
- Session Facilitation: Organize and facilitate panel discussions, workshops, and breakout sessions. 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.
