Deputy Minister-Designate for Finance, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, has emphasized the need for bipartisan collaboration in shaping Ghana’s economic policies.
Speaking during his vetting before the Appointments Committee of Parliament, he called on the main opposition party to actively participate in the upcoming National Economic Dialogue.
“In our manifesto, President Mahama promised a National Economic Dialogue aimed at building consensus. It is important to always carry people along,” he stated.
He stressed that Ghana’s economic challenges require collective effort, urging the opposition to join the discussions to ensure inclusive and effective policy-making.
“I want to hope and pray that when the time comes, our brothers from the other side will participate to move Ghana forward,” he added.
President John Dramani Mahama has announced the National Economic Dialogue, set to take place on March 3 and 4, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre.
President Mahama will lead the dialogue with a Keynote Address centred on “Resetting Ghana: Building the Economy We Want Together.”
“This initiative represents a crucial step in fulfilling President Mahama’s campaign promise to involve citizens in discussions that shape their economic future. The dialogue will promote consensus and collaboration among participants regarding priority policies and structural reforms.
Participants will engage in detailed discussions through thematic sessions focusing on 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
The forum aims to reset the economy, ensuring long-term resilience and transformative growth for the benefit of all Ghanaians.
