Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, on Tuesday, reaffirmed the Government’s full commitment of translating the National Economic Dialogue Resolutions into concrete actions to strengthen the nation’s economy and governance.
“I have noted all the homework you have given us. We promise to collaborate with all sectors and all sections of Ghana to ensure that we deliver the homework worthy of an A,” Vice President Prof Opoku-Agyemang stated in her closing remarks at the end of the two-day National Economic Dialogue Meeting in Accra.
The Dialogue on the theme “Building a Resilient and Inclusive Economy: Resetting the Foundations for Sustainable Growth” was opened by President John Dramani Mahama on Monday, March 3.
Vice President Prof Opoku-Agyemang, in her closing remarks, reiterated that they would work with stakeholders so that the action points were implemented effectively.
She said this meant ensuring they took sustained action in fiscal reforms, private sector support, infrastructure development, and governance, adding that they would track progress and remain transparent in their efforts.
She said accountability would be a central pillar of the implementation process.
Vice President Prof Opoku-Agyemang said the two-day dialogue had been insightful and productive and that it has set the stage for a bold and transformative agenda.
She said it had been clear from their Dialogue that the journey ahead would require a strategic reset, grounded in restoring stability and in fostering the growth that benefits every Ghanaian.
She said their focus over the two days had been on addressing key drivers for national development.
“This dialogue has underscored the urgency of restoring confidence in our economy by maintaining macroeconomic stability, steadying inflation, strengthening our currency, and creating fiscal policies to support long-term sustainable growth and to align our policies with fiscal discipline and sound economic management,” the Vice President said.
“We recognise that growth must be broad-based and deep. We must move away from over-reliance on a few sectors to enhance our export competitiveness.”
She said the importance of improving productivity, embracing technology, and prioritising human well-being through inclusive economic growth could not be lost on any one of them.
Vice President Prof Opoku-Agyemang said infrastructure development as a stimulant to economic growth was pivotal, declaring that modernising the nation’s transport, energy, and communication systems remains important to make sure that infrastructure investments align with long-term development goals.
She said the benefits of such actions were improved connectivity, reduced costs, and unlocking new opportunities for businesses and communities across the country.
She said that in all of this, they must ensure that structural and policy reforms support a more resilient and competitive economy, especially in key sectors such as agriculture, education, healthcare, and social welfare.
Vice President Prof Opoku-Agyemang said their commitment was to continuously review and adapt their policies to meet the needs of a changing global economy.
She said a private sector-led growth model was important, saying “we need an enabling environment that allows businesses to thrive through improved access to finance, better infrastructure, or creating a more competitive business environment”.
“We must strengthen the private sector as the engine of economic growth, ensuring that it is capable of creating jobs and driving innovation.”
Vice President Prof Opoku-Agyemang said they must anchor these interventions on good governance and fighting corruption.
She said effective governance was essential for improving public sector efficiency, enhancing transparency, and strengthening institutions to eliminate corruption.
The Vice President said the reset agenda was both ambitious and necessary, stating that it requires a concerted effort from all of us: government, private sector, civil society, and every Ghanaian citizen.
