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18

Nov

By IERPP

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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…

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24

Aug

By IERPP

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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…

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13

Jul

By Editor IERPP

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No True Democratic Country Experiences The Violence That Rocked Ablekuma North- IERPP Director

The Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP), Professor Isaac Boadi, has cast doubts on Ghana’s democratic credentials following the violence that rocked the elections in 19 polling stations in the Ablekuma North Constituency. In a note sent to selected media outlets, the IERPP boss condemned the mayhem that was visited on some key opposition New Patriotic Party’s kingpins during the election. “We all witnessed how some thugs descended on Hawa Koomson, Chris Nana Lyod and a few NPP party members for no justifiable reasons. We also saw unprovoked attacks on some media persons at…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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14

Apr

By IERPP

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IERPP warns of GH¢7.1bn revenue shortfall from 2025 tax reforms

Ghana could face a revenue shortfall of up to GH¢7.1 billion in 2025 as a result of proposed tax reforms, the Institute for Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) has projected. The reforms, aimed at easing financial pressures on households and businesses, include the repeal of several taxes. While the measures are expected to bring short-term relief, the IERPP has cautioned that they could threaten the country’s fiscal stability if not backed by strong alternative revenue strategies. “We estimate the total revenue loss from the repeal of these taxes to fall between GH¢5.5 billion and GH¢7.1 billion,” said Prof. Isaac…

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