Dr. Forson emphasised the need to cut wasteful spending, urging decisive action to stabilise the economy. “We need to cut the waste! The time is now. We must work in a way that stabilises inflation, the exchange rate, and creates jobs.”
In the meantime though Ghanaian cocoa farmers and industry officials expect a boost in the 2024/2025 season due to improved weather conditions and some rehabilitation efforts.
Following the conclusion of minimum wage negotiations, discussions will shift to the base pay for public sector salaries, which is a critical aspect of wage determination for the Government of Ghana’s workforce