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President John Dramani Mahama has announced the establishment of a 12-member Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy (PAGE) to serve as a high-level advisory body to the Presidency.
A statement issued by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, on Thursday, January 15, 2026, said the Advisory Group was constituted in furtherance of the government’s commitment to restoring macroeconomic stability, strengthening fiscal sustainability, and accelerating inclusive and job-rich economic growth.
According to the statement, the move is anchored in the implementation of key government priorities, including the 24-Hour Economy policy, the Accelerated Export Development Programme, and the broader Reset Agenda.
“The establishment of PAGE reflects the President’s resolve to draw on deep national and international expertise to support sound economic governance, strategic policy coordination, and evidence-based decision-making to navigate current economic challenges and position Ghana for sustained growth and resilience,” the statement said.
Mandate and Functions
The Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy will provide independent, non-partisan and strategic economic advice to the President.
Specifically, PAGE will:
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Provide strategic counsel on macroeconomic management, fiscal consolidation, debt sustainability, and coordination between fiscal and monetary policy;
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Advise on structural transformation, industrial development, competitiveness and export-led growth strategies;
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Offer guidance on sectoral development, private sector expansion, investment mobilisation and sustainable job creation;
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Support the design, sequencing and implementation of the 24-Hour Economy, the Accelerated Export Development Programme and other productivity-enhancing reforms;
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Conduct periodic assessments of Ghana’s economic performance and propose policy adjustments or corrective measures where necessary;
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Contribute expert input to Ghana’s economic negotiations and engagements with bilateral and multilateral partners, international financial institutions and investors.
The Group will report directly to the President and submit advisory memoranda and policy briefs as and when requested, including periodic strategic reviews of the economy.
The statement added that the Advisory Group will be chaired by the President, with the full list of members to be announced.
Source: 3news
