Posted 12/25/2023, 10:41:59 PM
Economist Disputes Akufo-Addo's Claim of Economic Turnaround
- Economist John Gatsi disagrees with President Akufo-Addo's claim that Ghana's economy has turned a corner and is growing
- Gatsi says economic indicators do not align to demonstrate positive economic shift claimed by president
- Manufacturing and industry still struggling with multiple taxation, difficult operating environment, limited access to expensive credit
- Reduction in inflation alone is not sufficient evidence to claim economy has turned corner
- Gatsi urges government to collaborate on efforts to achieve economic recovery