The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) has urged government to review some taxes that are affecting industry, promoting imports and worsening the unemployment and inflation situation in the country.
According to ISSER’s Director, Professor Peter Quartey, excessive taxes on production are hampering the growth and competitiveness of...
The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) has called for a dialogue between Mobile Money (MoMo) stakeholders to address the current impasse and arrive at fair and sustainable compensation for MoMo agents.
ISSER emphasises the critical role of MoMo agents in driving financial inclusion in the country, and...
as inflation eats away 92% of currency’s value since 2007
The cedi's struggle to maintain value beyond the short term continues to raise concerns about the economy’s long-term transformation, financial expert Adjei Boateng has said.
Mr. Boateng, a chartered financial analyst (CFA), highlighted the cedi's significant devaluation, losing 91.6 percent...
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, has called for further enhancements to the G20 Common Framework for debt relief, urging the international community to leverage the Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR) to promote a rapid, transparent and equitable resolution of debt.
The...
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Finance minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam says the nation is making strides in restoring macroeconomic stability, but risks and fiscal pressures still loom.
In government's monthly economic update on Friday, Dr. Adam reported promising signs of recovery driven by an International Monetary Fund...
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU
The Minister of Finance has expressed confidence in the country's economic recovery trajectory, following International Monetary Fund (IMF) approval of the second review under its US$3billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement.
"I am confident that our economy is certainly on the path of sustained recovery, and...
Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has announced the revision of macro-fiscal targets for 2024.
He said it is has become necessary to revise the 2024 macroeconomic framework due to the latest economic developments, both domestic and global, including the impact of the debt restructuring.
During his presentation of the Mid-Year...
The Okyehene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin has underscored the need for Ghanaians to respect nature to ensure their communities and traditional areas were clean and healthy.
“In the olden days, our mothers will wake up around 4:00 a.m., and sweep the compound; there was nothing like dumping of refuse into...
The Sustainability and Policy Lead at the Centre for Sustainable Environment and Socio-economic Legal Advocacy (CSESLA), Priscilla Adwoa Yeboah-Hammond, wants government to be intentional about funding green initiatives.
According to her, deliberate funding policies will serve as a catalyst for green investments, fortify existing initiatives and to a large extent...