By Francis Kobena Tandoh
President John Dramani Mahama has set up a Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy (PAGE) to help guide the country’s economic recovery and growth, according to a statement on Thursday.
The statement signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, said the move is part of the commitment of the government to restore macroeconomic stability, strengthen fiscal discipline, and promote inclusive and job-creating economic growth.
Members of the group include Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Mr. Ishmael Yamson, private sector leader, Mr. Kwame Pianim, economist and private sector leader, Ms. Nana Oye Mansa Yeboaa, former Deputy Minister of Finance and Trade and Industry, Dr. Kwabena Duffuor, former Governor of the Bank of Ghana and former Finance Minister, Sir Samuel Esson Jonah, industrialist, Mr. Ato Brown, former World Bank infrastructure specialist.
The rest are Dr. Henry A. Kofi Wampah, former Governor of the Bank of Ghana; Togbe Afede XIV, economist and private sector leader; Ms. Abena Amoah, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Stock Exchange; Prof. Priscilla Twumasi Baffour, university professor; and Prof. Patience Aseweh Abor, PhD, university professor.
The advisory group will support the implementation of key government programmes such as the 24-Hour Economy, the Accelerated Export Development Programme, and the Reset Agenda.
According to the statement, PAGE has been formed to provide independent, non-partisan, and expert advice to the President on major economic issues.
It said the group will draw on both national and international experience to ensure sound economic management and evidence-based decision-making.
“The establishment of PAGE reflects the President’s resolve to draw on deep national and international expertise to support sound economic governance and strategic policy coordination,” said the statement.
The statement further explained that the group will advise the President on macroeconomic management, fiscal consolidation, debt sustainability, and how to ensure harmony between fiscal and monetary policies.
The Advisory Group will guide industrial development, competitiveness, export growth, private sector expansion, investment mobilisation, and sustainable job creation.
It will also conduct regular reviews of Ghana’s economic performance and propose policy changes where necessary.
The group is expected to contribute to Ghana’s engagements with international financial institutions, development partners, and investors.
“The group shall report directly to the President and submit advisory memoranda and briefs as and when requested,” added the statement. Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
Find the statement issued by the Presidency below;
