President John Dramani Mahama has set up a Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy to guide government efforts to stabilise and grow the economy.
The group, which will be chaired by the President, brings together experienced professionals from academia, the public service and the private sector, according to a statement from the Presidency.
Vice President Prof Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang is a member of the group. She is joined by private sector leaders Ishmael Yamson and Kwame Pianim, both former members of the Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy.
Other members include Nana Oye Mansa Yeboah, a former deputy minister for finance and trade and industry, Dr Kwabena Duffuor, former governor of the Bank of Ghana and former finance minister, and industrialist Sir Sam Jonah.
The group also includes Ato Brown, a former World Bank infrastructure specialist and agribusiness investor, Dr Henry Kofi Wampah, former governor of the Bank of Ghana, Togbe Afede XIV, an economist and private sector leader, and Abena Amoah, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Stock Exchange.
Academics Prof Priscilla Twumasi Baffour and Prof Patience Aseweh Abor complete the twelve member advisory group.
The Presidency said the group will provide independent advice on economic policy, reforms and long term growth as government works to restore stability and investor confidence.
The statement was signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of Government Communications and Spokesperson to the President.
