Adnan Adams Mohammed
President John Dramani Mahama has officially opened the maiden National Economic Dialogue 2025 taking place in Accra.
The president, who chaired the opening ceremony and also the keynote speaker, in his address noted that, Ghana is at critical crossroads with its economic growth and needed bold solutions and sacrifices to restore the economy on growth trajectory.
“… Building economy that works for everyone should be our focus”, he intimated.
“NED create a powerful platform where government actors, the private sector, the academia and Civil society organisations meet yo dialogue on national reforms”
President Mahama further urged the participants to examine the restructural reforms that provide the private sector much attention to truly be the engine of growth.
The colorful event is full of hope as participants have expressed their resolve to contribute their part in the resetting of Ghana.
The two-day dialogue event under the theme “Resetting Ghana: Building the Economy We Want Together” aims to tackle the country’s pressing economic challenges and chart a path toward sustainable economic growth.
Consequently, Chairman of the NED Planning Committee, Dr Ishmeal Yamson, in his opening remarks shared that, many Ghanaians are ready to stand and walk with you and you shall succeed.
“It is our hope that the Dialogue will present concrete proposals to help reshape the destiny of Ghana.”
He indicated that there is the need to structure the Dialogue into a permanent institute to help in the revitalisation of economic development.
The dialogue forms part of his commitment to fostering inclusive discussions on economic policies and reforms, ensuring that key stakeholders contribute to shaping the country’s financial future.