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IERPP To Present Comprehensive Review Of 2026 Budget On Thursday, Nov. 20
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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No True Democratic Country Experiences The Violence That Rocked Ablekuma North- IERPP Director
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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Fall in Fuel Prices not Backed by any Competent Domestic Policy ~ IERPP Fellow Opines
10
Jun
By IERPP
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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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Don’t Risk Progress With New Reforms – IERPP Cautions Bog
06
Jun
By IERPP
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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…
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Stop Increasing Taxes; Introduce Pragmatic Policies to Tackle Challenges in the Energy Sector – IERPP to Government
06
Jun
By IERPP
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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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Ghana Cannot Outsource its Stability to Global Luck ~ IERPP Boss to Gov’t
11
May
By IERPP
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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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How Mahama Fared in Tax Reforms, Job Creation and Industrial Growth in his 120 Days – IERPP
08
May
By IERPP
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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…
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