Tag: IEA
Bank of Ghana Expected to Raise Policy Rate to 28% Amid Inflation Concerns
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is anticipated to raise its benchmark policy…
IEA Predicts Higher Inflation in 2025, Calls for Stronger Policy Measures
The IEA forecasts 15-17% inflation in 2025, exceeding IMF and Bank of…
Cedi’s Election-Driven Gains Untie with Sharpest Post-Election Decline
Dr. John Kwakye questioned the cedi’s pre-election appreciation, alleging manipulation by the…
Declare Immediate National Emergency to Rescue the Cedi- Head of IEA Research
Given the rate at which the Ghana Cedi is depreciating, an expert…
Ghana Cedi Depreciates 74% Against the Dollar in Three Years, Risks Loom for 2024
The Ghana cedi has depreciated by 74% against the dollar over three…
Ghana’s Economy Growing Below Potential Due to Investment and Stability Challenges, Says IEA
The IEA highlights Ghana's untapped economic potential, citing low public investment, instability,…
IEA Research Head Calls Central Bank ‘Toothless Bulldog’ in Tackling Cedi Depreciation Due to IMF Constraints
The Head of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Dr.…
IEA Calls for Constitutional Reforms Amid Concerns Over $1Bn Sale of Newmont’s Akyem Gold Mine
The IEA calls for constitutional reforms to safeguard Ghana’s natural resources, criticizing…
Ghana Could Lose Billions Annually if Newmont’s Mine Sale Proceeds
IEA opposes Newmont’s Akyem mine sale to Zijin, urging Ghana to prioritize…
Former MPC Member Dr. Kwakye Wants Policy Rate Slashed to 27%
Dr. Kwakye advocates for a 200-basis-point policy rate cut to 27%, but…
Government’s limited access to the international bond market is causing a surge in domestic borrowing
The IEA warns that Ghana's limited international bond access is driving a…
IEA Proposes a Ministry of Economy to Tackle National Planning
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) in Ghana proposes establishing a Ministry…