Economist Prof. Stephen Adei has expressed concern over Ghana’s partisan approach to governance, warning that it hinders long-term economic growth.
Speaking on the importance of the National Economic Dialogue held between March 3 and 4, he opined that the country cannot develop without a long-term development plan.
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He regretted that successive governments of Ghana have not shown the needed commitment to funding the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) to execute its mandate of formulating strategic plans.
Prof Adei lamented that during his tenure as chairman of the NDPC, the Governing Council never had the opportunity to meet the President to discuss critical economic plans, tried as they did.
He said “Our governments are not interested in the National Development Planning Commission. They don’t fund them. They don’t equip them with the technical personnel, which is needed.”
“Ghana needs leadership that prioritizes economic strategy over party loyalty. Governments must listen to experts and implement policies that outlive election cycles,” he stated on the KeyPoints on March 8.
He commended the recent National Economic Dialogue organized by the current government but insisted that the real impact lies in policy implementation, not just discussions.
Prof. Adei cited examples from countries like South Korea and Malaysia, where leaders invested in intellectual capital and long-term economic planning, leading to remarkable national progress.
He urged Ghanaian leaders to adopt a similar approach and create a stable economic advisory body that informs governance beyond political affiliations.
Our governments aren’t interested in the National Development Planning Commission – Adei
