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All set for National Economic Dialogue today
Economists will today gather at the Accra International Conference Centre to propose Economic measures to get Ghana out of its woes.
The programme is expected to take place from today March 3 -4,2025 and will have the President, John Dramani Mahama as the Special Guest of Honour.
The Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson in a post indicated that he is excited that the historic National Economic Dialogue 2025 is starting this morning.
Additionally, he noted that its outcomes will find clear expression in the upcoming National Budget which will be read on March 11,2025, as they work together to reset Ghana’s economy and drive sustainable growth.
This dialogue is in fulfilment of his promise to convene a National Economic Dialogue as part of his 120-
day Social Contract with Ghanaians.
Against this backdrop, President John Dramani Mahama set up a
seven-member National Economic Dialogue Planning Committee chaired by Dr Ishmael Yamson.
The members are Dr K.Y. Amoako, Professor John Gatsi, Mohammed Samara, Nelly Mireku, Anthony Sarpong and Ernest De-Graft Egyir.
The National Economic Dialogue (NED) will offer a platform for dialogue and
consultation on the country’s pressing development challenges.
It will also discuss policy trade-offs and build consensus on reforms needed to transform Ghana into a
high-growth, inclusive, and resilient economy.
Government envisions the National Economic Dialogue to achieve the following objectives: Communicate the true state of Ghana’s economy to stakeholders and the people of Ghana,
Develop a homegrown fiscal consolidation programme to guide the national budget and Highlight key structural reforms and policy priorities essential for resetting the economy.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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The Boundary Commission of Ghana, led by the Commissioner General, Major General Emmanuel Kotia (Ph.D), paid a courtesy call on the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, at his office in Accra.
Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak welcomed the delegation and expressed his appreciation for the Commission’s efforts in maintaining Ghana’s territorial integrity.
The Minister assured the Commission of the Ministry’s continued support and collaboration in their endeavors.
Major General Kotia emphasised the Commission’s crucial role in identifying border crossing boundaries, which guides security agencies in carrying out their duties across various borders, ensuring national security and stability.
He also expressed gratitude to the Ministry for the cooperation the Commission has had in addressing boundary-related issues with the Ministry and Ghana Immigration Service.
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CSA working closely with X to restore President Mahama’s page
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has provided an update on President Mahama’s Twitter page hack.
According to them in a statement today, in the early hours of Monday, March 17, 2025, the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) received a report concerning the compromise of President John Dramani Mahama’s X (formerly Twitter) account, @JDMahama.
According to them, the account has been used to promote a cryptocurrency called “Solana Africa”.
They revealed, “We understand the public concern this incident has generated and are actively addressing the situation. “
The Authority noted that they are working closely with X and other relevant stakeholders to
address this incident and prevent future occurrences.
The CSA will provide further updates as the investigation progresses.
