Accra, Ghana – The Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has described the National Economic Dialogue as insightful and productive, stating that it has set the stage for a bold and transformative agenda for the country’s economic future.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the two-day National Economic Dialogue at the Accra International Conference Center, the Vice President expressed her gratitude to all participants for their dedication and contributions.
“As we draw this National Economic Dialogue to a close, I want to extend my gratitude to each of you for your active participation, thought leadership, and unwavering commitment to the future of Ghana’s economy.”
She highlighted the value of discussions over the past two days, emphasizing the insightful and forward-thinking contributions made during the event.
“The dialogue over these past two days has been insightful, productive, and has set the stage for a bold and transformative agenda.”
H.E. Opoku-Agyemang reaffirmed that the theme of the National Economic Dialogue had been central to all deliberations, guiding the discussions toward practical solutions.
“The theme, ‘Building a Resilient and Inclusive Economy: Resetting the Foundations for Sustainable Growth,’ has been central to the concerns, discussions, and reflections.”
She stressed that Ghana’s economic recovery demands a strategic reset, with a focus on stability and inclusive growth that benefits all citizens.
“It has been clear from our dialogue that the journey ahead will require a strategic reset, grounded in restoring stability and in fostering the growth that benefits every Ghanaian.”
H.E. Opoku-Agyemang noted that discussions focused on key drivers of national development, emphasizing the need for macroeconomic stability, fiscal discipline, and sustainable policies.
“This dialogue has underscored the urgency of restoring confidence in our economy by maintaining macroeconomic stability, steadying inflation, strengthening our currency, and creating fiscal policies to support long-term sustainable growth and to align our policies with fiscal discipline and sound economic management.”
She further called for economic diversification, urging Ghana to move away from over-reliance on a few sectors and enhance its export competitiveness.
“We recognise that growth must be broad-based and deep. We must move away from over-reliance on a few sectors so as to enhance our export competitiveness.”
Finally, the Vice President stressed the importance of innovation, productivity, and human well-being, noting that economic growth must be inclusive and technology-driven.
“The importance of improving productivity, embracing technology, and prioritising human wellbeing through inclusive economic growth cannot be lost on any one of us.”
Story by: Emmanuel Romeo Tetteh(#RomeoWrites
) / Ahotoronline.com | Ghana 
