The government has launched a 12-member Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy, bringing together top experts from various fields to guide Ghana’s economic policies. The group includes Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, economist Mr. Kwame Pianim, and industrialist Sir Samuel Esson Jonah, among others.
The advisory body will provide non-partisan guidance on macroeconomic management, fiscal consolidation, debt sustainability, and industrial development. Its key focus areas include:
– Economic Policy Guidance: Advising on sectoral development, private sector expansion, and investment mobilization
– Job Creation: Driving job creation and major productivity-enhancing reforms
– Economic Performance Assessment: Conducting periodic assessments and offering policy recommendations
– International Engagement: Providing expert input for engagements with development partners and investors
Members bring extensive expertise in finance, trade, infrastructure, and agribusiness, ensuring evidence-based decision-making and strategic economic governance. The group’s combined experience will help shape Ghana’s economic future.

