The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has described the ongoing National Economic Dialogue as a pivotal moment in Ghana’s economic history.
Speaking at the opening session on Monday, March 3, he emphasised the significance of the forum in shaping the nation’s economic future and addressing pressing challenges.
Dr Forson highlighted the dialogue as a crucial platform for reflection, acknowledging both past economic missteps and opportunities for growth.
He stressed that the discussions would provide a roadmap for a more resilient and prosperous economy, ensuring that lessons from previous financial policies inform future decision-making.
“This dialogue is therefore an opportunity to reflect on our economic reality, address the challenges, and chart a course towards a more prosperous future for our citizens,” he stated.
“It is my hope and prayer that the lessons that will emerge from these conversations will guide our steps and that we may not repeat the mistakes of the recent past.”
The Finance Minister assured stakeholders that the government is committed to implementing the recommendations from the dialogue.
He reiterated that the insights gained would be instrumental in shaping policies, fostering economic stability, and setting the country on a sustainable path toward growth and development.
The National Economic Dialogue (NED) is being from March 03, 2025, through to tomorrow Tuesday, March 04, at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC).
The programme, which is one of the major things promised by President John Dramani Mahama, is meant to highlight the major economic challenges facing the country and devise means that will help to address them.
This is meant to help chart a path toward sustainable economic growth.
Under the theme “Resetting Ghana: Building the Economy We Want Together,” President Mahama will outline his government’s vision for rebuilding Ghana’s economy in his keynote address at the forum.
In participation will be diverse groups of people including representatives from the private sector, academia, public policy institutions, and civil society organizations.
The discussions will be structured around thematic sessions addressing critical areas such as:
- Achieving Sustainable Macroeconomic Stability
- Promoting Economic Transformation
- Advancing Infrastructure Development
- Implementing Structural Reforms
- Ensuring Private Sector-Led Growth
- Restoring Good Governance and Combating Corruption
Government is hoping to change the economic fortunes of the country around by soliciting ideas from persons with rich economic background. Through the engagement, it is expected that consensus-driven solutions that will boost business confidence, improve infrastructure, and enhance livelihoods will be generated.
These outcomes are expected to serve as the strategy for policy implementation that will guide economic decisions and provide resilience for long-term growth.
