The Presidency is urging Ghanaians not to view the upcoming National Economic Forum slated for next week as a partisan event.<\/p>\n
The Presidential Spokesperson, Ben Dotse Marlor, clarified that \u201cthis is a non-partisan event; it\u2019s a multi-stakeholder event that cuts across many sections of our Ghanaian society.\u201d<\/p>\n
He mentioned that preparations are far advanced for the four-day forum which scheduled to be take place in Akosombo.<\/p>\n
Briefing the media at the Flagstaff House in Accra, Mr Marlor indicated the Forum will be opened by the President.<\/p>\n
In attendance will be Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur, members of Ghana\u2019s Economic Management Team, former Finance Ministers, representatives of political parties, academia and various interest groups.<\/p>\n
They will discuss the way forward for the Ghanaian Economy and how to overcome current challenges.<\/p>\n
Mr Dotse Marlor told the media that the national forum is to open an avenue for \u201ceveryone who cares deeply about Ghana\u2019s economy as a way of improving the lives of the millions of our people.\u201d<\/p>\n
He said the Presidency is optimistic about the outcome of the forum and further highlighted some of the key areas to engage the attention of participants.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are making sure that at the end of the forum, certain key implementable actions are arrived at to be applied immediately.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Presidential spokesperson also mentioned that six thematic areas will be considered.<\/p>\n
They include; the restoration of macro-economic stability to the economy, issues relating to Ghana\u2019s financial market, the long term economic growth of Ghana and unlocking of the potential for long-term development.<\/p>\n
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By: Efua Idan Osam\/citifmonline.com\/Ghana
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