The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has stated that the government's New Economy agenda will prioritise the creation of decent jobs and improvement of living standards for Ghanaian workers. He made this statement during a meeting with the leadership and members of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), where he outlined the government's economic priorities. The meeting was held to discuss the government's economic plans and how they would impact workers and businesses in Ghana.
According to Dr Forson, the NDC government's manifesto identified economic stabilisation as its initial priority, with a transition to broader economic transformation to follow. The government had now reached the stage where it could focus more directly on the microeconomy, particularly job creation and support for businesses. Dr Forson explained that the next phase of the government's economic programme would place workers, businesses, and employment at the centre of the country's transformation agenda.
Dr Forson said the government's focus on job creation was a deliberate attempt to address the challenges facing Ghanaian workers. He noted that the government was committed to creating decent jobs that would improve the living standards of workers. The Finance Minister also mentioned that the government would work closely with the private sector to create more job opportunities and stimulate economic growth.
The General Secretary of the TUC, Joshua Ansah, welcomed the New Economy initiative and expressed hope that it would create more opportunities and improve wages for Ghanaian workers. He commended the government for engaging with the TUC and other stakeholders to discuss the economic plans. Ansah emphasised the need for the government to work closely with workers and businesses to ensure that the New Economy agenda was successful.
The government's New Economy agenda is expected to have a positive impact on Ghana's economy and improve the living standards of citizens. The agenda is also expected to create more job opportunities and stimulate economic growth. According to Dr Forson, the government was committed to implementing policies that would benefit workers and businesses in Ghana.
The meeting with the TUC was part of the government's efforts to engage with stakeholders and discuss the economic plans. The government has been working to stabilise the economy and implement policies that would promote economic growth. The New Economy agenda is expected to be a key part of the government's economic plans and is expected to have a positive impact on Ghana's economy.
The government has announced plans to launch new legal frameworks on social protection and gender equity. The government is also working to remodel 24-hour markets and rename them District Model Markets. These initiatives are part of the government's efforts to improve the living standards of citizens and promote economic growth.
Key points
- The government will prioritise the creation of decent jobs and improvement of living standards for Ghanaian workers.
- The New Economy agenda will focus on job creation and support for businesses.
- The government will work closely with the private sector to create more job opportunities and stimulate economic growth.
