General News of Thursday, 15 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe government has established a 12-member Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy, bringing together seasoned experts from academia, public service, and the private sector to provide strategic guidance on national economic issues. The group, which will serve as a non-partisan advisory body, will offer guidance on macroeconomic management, fiscal consolidation, debt sustainability, and the coordination of fiscal and monetary policy. It will also provide advice on structural transformation, industrial development, competitiveness, and export-led growth. Government settles US$1.470 billion energy sector debt within first yearVice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang is a member of the group, which also includes distinguished economists and private sector leaders such as Kwame Pianim and renowned industrialist Sir Samuel Esson Jonah. The group aims to help navigate current economic challenges while positioning Ghana for long-term growth and resilience.

Source: GhanaWeb January 15, 2026 13:55 UTC