Prez. Mahama Outlines Diversity as Cornerstone of Presidential Economic Advisory Group
President John Dramani Mahama has set out the guiding principles behind the formation of the Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy (PAGE), emphasising experience, diversity and inclusivity as critical to addressing Ghana’s economic challenges.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony at the Jubilee House, President Mahama said the composition of the advisory body was carefully structured to reflect “several principles,” with experience and institutional memory taking precedence.
“Some members of PAGE have served across different administrations, including during my earlier tenure in office. This continuity is important,” the President stated.
According to him, the inclusion of individuals with prior governmental and policy experience would help preserve valuable lessons from previous administrations while strengthening decision-making at the highest level.
“Experience allows us to sustain what has worked, correct what has failed and avoid repeating costly mistakes,” he said.
President Mahama noted that Ghana’s current economic landscape is complex and requires a broad spectrum of expertise to navigate effectively. He explained that the second major guiding principle in forming the group was diversity of knowledge and sectoral balance.
Members of PAGE, he said, bring expertise in fiscal policy, monetary management, capital markets, private enterprise, academia and the real economy. This blend of backgrounds is expected to ensure comprehensive and practical policy recommendations.
“The complexity of our economic challenges demands a balanced range of expertise,” the President indicated, adding that the advisory group’s varied composition would enable it to provide well-rounded counsel.
The President also highlighted gender and generational balance as a deliberate and strategic consideration in shaping the body. He stressed that policymaking must draw from the full spectrum of national talent to be truly effective.
“Economic policy must reflect the full breadth of national talents. This breadth is not symbolic; it is strategic,” he remarked.
He pointed out that PAGE includes strong representation of women, young professionals, seasoned practitioners, scholars and elder statespersons whose collective perspectives would enrich deliberations.
President Mahama expressed confidence that the advisory group would offer thoughtful, evidence-based guidance to strengthen economic governance and support sustainable growth.
