Many Ghanaians have offered their views about what ails our economy. So we all know about being a nation of import and sell; exporter of raw materials practically the same ones from the Gold Coast days with oil and gas now added; a weak currency; high debt burden; high unemployment; and fiscal deficits and others. As I have often put across, we Ghanaians must begin to learn to be experts at finding solutions and implementing them and leave behind our expertise and knowledge of the problems. In a few weeks, I will deliver the Progressive Peoples Partys Anniversary lecture. This lecture will offer solutions to the problems we face. Here is a preview of what I will discuss in more detail in early August this year: 1. We must develop the rural economy. (I will explain how we should do it including constitutional amendment to free up grassroots initiative.) 2. An efficient, independent public service is a prerequisite. 3. A single national identification is needed to bring the discipline needed to cast a strong foundation for prosperity. 4. Use of the states purchasing power. 5. An educated labour pool armed with technology. 6. Changes to the Pension law and give a push for its aggressive implementation to build long term funds for the private sector. 7. A single purpose focus on delivering energy solutions - immediate and long term. 8. Open up the country with world class transportation infrastructure. 9. Involve the Ghanaian diaspora. 10. Apply practical, experienced, inclusive-thinking, incorruptible leadership. Papa Kwesi Nduom
Posted on: Sat, 07 Jun 2014 14:20:25 +0000