Government Mulls Institutionalizing National Economic Dialogue

The Government is considering making the National Economic Dialogue (NED) a permanent feature of economic governance, according to Professor John Gatsi, a member of the planning committee.

Speaking in an interview with NorvanReports, Prof. Gatsi highlighted discussions around embedding the dialogue into Ghana’s economic management framework.

“There is some proposition to see whether we can make the economic dialogue part of economic governance, so that there is engagement with key stakeholders from time to time. This would ensure continuity in our economic management efforts if agreed upon,” he said.

The National Economic Dialogue, scheduled for March 3–4, 2025, will take place at the Accra International Conference Centre.

The event, which aligns with President John Dramani Mahama’s pledge to promote inclusive decision-making on economic policies, is expected to bring together private sector leaders, academia, public policy institutions, and civil society organisations.

President Mahama will deliver the keynote address on the theme: “Resetting Ghana: Building the Economy We Want Together.”

The forum aims to generate actionable solutions to Ghana’s economic challenges and drive consensus on structural reforms necessary for sustained recovery.

Discussions will centre on achieving sustainable macroeconomic stability, promoting economic transformation, advancing infrastructure development, implementing structural reforms, ensuring private sector-led growth, and restoring good governance and combating corruption

With Ghana facing fiscal constraints and high debt, the forum will serve as a critical step toward shaping long-term economic recovery strategies.