The political economy of pension management in Ghana
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The political economy of pension management in Ghana

Published August 4, 20266 min read

Pensions are often presented as a technical subject involving contributions, investments, actuarial calculations and benefit payments. In reality, pension management is also deeply political.

Published by Christabel Danso
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National Pensions Act2008 (Act 766)pensionPolitical economySSNIT

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