IERPP, Author at IERPP GH

18

Nov

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IERPP To Present Comprehensive Review Of 2026 Budget On Thursday, Nov. 20

The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) will on Thursday, November 20, 2025, hold a major press conference to present its in-depth assessment of the Government of Ghana’s 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy. The event, scheduled for 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Ghana International Press Centre in Accra (GiPC), will take place under the theme “The 2026 Budget: Ambitions, Pressures, and Possible Pitfalls.” It is expected to attract policymakers, journalists, civil society actors, and stakeholders eager to understand the broader implications of the budget presented to Parliament by the Finance Minister. This year’s engagement will…

Ghana’s Cocoa Industry On The Brink Of Extinction If Galamsey Is Not Rooted Out – IERPP

24

Aug

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Ghana’s Cocoa Industry On The Brink Of Extinction If Galamsey Is Not Rooted Out – IERPP

The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy, (IERPP), has conducted painstaking research into the dangers posed to the country’s cocoa sector if illegal mining activities are not tackled and rooted out in the next ten years. Ghana’s cocoa industry contributes 15% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product as it generates substantial foreign exchange earnings year in, year out. Ghana has over 800,000 smallholder cocoa farmers, with sources citing figures between 800,000 and 850,000 farm families and over one million farmers employed in the sector. This number represents the core group directly involved in cultivating cocoa, forming the backbone of…

Fall in Fuel Prices not Backed by any Competent Domestic Policy ~ IERPP Fellow Opines

10

Jun

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Fall in Fuel Prices not Backed by any Competent Domestic Policy ~ IERPP Fellow Opines

A Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy, Dr. Kwasi Nyame-Baafi, has indicated that the recent fall in fuel prices should not be attributed to any competent domestic economic policy. Reacting to the recent fall in fuel prices on his Facebook wall, the economist and IERPP Fellow said oil producing countries have increased production of oil, leading to reductions in their prices across the globe. “As I have stated repeatedly, one thing is clear: the recent fall in fuel prices in Ghana is not the result of competent domestic economic policy. Far from it” he…

Don’t Risk Progress With New Reforms – IERPP Cautions Bog

06

Jun

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Don’t Risk Progress With New Reforms – IERPP Cautions Bog

According to Prof. Isaac Boadi, while Ghana’s banking sector has made commendable strides in stability and transparency, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) must tread carefully with its latest regulatory reforms to avoid unintended consequences that could undermine progress. “Regulations must safeguard stability, not choke growth,” Prof. Boadi cautioned, urging the central bank to adopt a phased, data-driven approach to reform implementation. The BoG’s new regulatory framework touches on critical aspects of banking operations, from reserve requirements to digital lending and crypto oversight. While many measures show promise, IERPP’s review highlights areas that warrant closer attention and adjustment. The first new…

Stop Increasing Taxes; Introduce Pragmatic Policies to Tackle Challenges in the Energy Sector – IERPP to Government

06

Jun

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Stop Increasing Taxes; Introduce Pragmatic Policies to Tackle Challenges in the Energy Sector – IERPP to Government

The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy, IERPP, has charged the Mahama administration to rather introduce pragmatic policies to tackle the challenges faced in the energy sector instead of the introduction of a GHC1 tax on a litre of fuel purchased. In a position note shared with various media organizations, news outlets and platforms, the policy think tank expressed the following sentiments; 1. On the 3rd of May 2025, Ghanaians were slapped with an upward adjustment of electricity tarrifs by 14.75% by President John Mahama and his NDC government. One of the reasons for this unfortunate increase was to…

Ghana Cannot Outsource its Stability to Global Luck ~ IERPP Boss to Gov’t

11

May

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Ghana Cannot Outsource its Stability to Global Luck ~ IERPP Boss to Gov’t

The Ghana Cedi’s strong performance recently against the United States’ Dollar though a welcoming phenomenon, it is not enough to help Ghana’s economic recovery and growth, according to Professor Isaac Boadi. Contributing to discussions on the gains the Ghanaian Cedi has been making against the US Dollar in particular, the Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy, Professor Isaac Boadi, stated that a weak dollar is not enough and that more needs to be done. “The Cedi’s rebound against the US Dollar which is fueled by gold, debt relief and a $490 million lifeline is a…

How Mahama Fared in Tax Reforms, Job Creation and Industrial Growth in his 120 Days – IERPP

08

May

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How Mahama Fared in Tax Reforms, Job Creation and Industrial Growth in his 120 Days – IERPP

President Mahama has scored 80% in his promise to form the leanest government in Ghana’s history, according to an assessment by the Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy. At its media event to discuss the report of the assessment done by the think tank into President Mahama’s 120 days promise, Dr. George Domfe, a Fellow at the Institute, stated that the government has scored 80% in the lean government promise. “Though there are many equally important people appointed into other sectors, President Mahama has lived up to his forming the leanest government in Ghana’s history. Less ministers have been…

Mahama Fails to Conduct Forensic Audits into National Cathedral, COVID-19 Funds – Executive Director of IERPP

08

May

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Mahama Fails to Conduct Forensic Audits into National Cathedral, COVID-19 Funds – Executive Director of IERPP

The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy, IERPP, has stung President Mahama for not conducting forensic audits into the Cathedral and COVID-19 funds as promised prior to the 2024 elections. At a media event organized by the think tank, the Executive Director, Professor Isaac Boadi, stressed that despite his promise to look into the funds used for the National Cathedral and COVID-19, nothing substantial has been done. “President Mahama, at the launch of his party’s manifesto in Winneba in August 2024, indicated that the two items would receive much attention within his first 120 days in power. Ladies and…

02

May

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IERPP Holds Presser on President Mahama’s 120 Days in Office

The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy, IERPP, is set to hold a press conference on President John Dramani Mahama’s 120 days in office. The event which is slated for Wednesday, May 7, 2025, is to give an assessment of Mahama’s presidency since the NDC came to power. A flyer indicating the date, time and venue of the press conference has since been issued by the think tank. Candidate Mahama, prior to the December 7, 2024 elections made some promises to be fulfilled in his 120 days of elected into office. These promises have been assessed by the Institute…

Sim Re-Registration Not Financially Prudent – IERPP Fellow

28

Apr

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Sim Re-Registration Not Financially Prudent – IERPP Fellow

A Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy, Dr. Frank Bannor, has questioned the rationale behind the decision by the Mahama government to register SIM cards again. The development economist, in a note copied to some media houses, indicated that the decision is not in the best interest of Ghana and must be abandoned. “The previous government spent millions of taxpayers’ funds to register SIM cards across the country, an exercise which was very successful. Why should monies be spent to redo the same exercise by this government?’ he queried. Dr. Bannor stressed that it…