Also known as: IERPP
Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy — think tank that issues policy critiques and performance ratings on Ghana's economic governance, fiscal management, and central bank operations.
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The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) has welcomed Ghana’s reported US$2.62 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), saying it is an encouraging sign that international investors still find opportunities and potential in the Ghanaian economy in 2025. …
Why celebrate $2.62bn FDI while losing $1.7bn under the Domestic Gold Programme? IERPP asksJoy Online
The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) is questioning the scale of Ghana’s foreign exchange interventions, saying that the reported US$18 billion used to support the cedi could have significant opportunity costs for the economy. …
IERPP questions US$18bn Bank of Ghana forex interventions and 24-Hour Economy fundingJoy Online
The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) has called for consistency in the enforcement of laws governing political speech, warning that selective application could undermine freedom of expression and erode public confidence in Ghana’s justice system. …
IERPP calls for consistent enforcement of political speech laws, urges review of false publication offencesJoy Online
Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy, Professor Isaac Boadi, has challenged the government’s presentation of fiscal restraint, saying that lowering public expenditure does not automatically equate to genuine economic savings. …
Cutting expenditure isn’t savings: Prof. Isaac Boadi urges caution over Ghana’s economic indicatorsJoy Online
The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) is questioning whether Ghana’s recent economic gains have translated into genuine fiscal space, warning that headline improvements may not reflect the country’s underlying financial position. …
Ghana’s fiscal space remains limited despite economic gains – IERPPJoy Online
The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) has rated President John Mahama’s first year in office below average, awarding his administration a score of 4.9 out of 10 for its performance in 2025. …
Mahama’s first-year performance scores 4.9/10 in IERPP assessmentJoy Online
… Isaac Boadi is the Executive Director, Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP)
GH¢18.8 million in development money, vanishedJoy Online
The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) has raised concerns over what it describes as massive revenue leakages in Ghana’s petroleum sector, warning that more than 200 million litres of fuel cannot be accounted for between 2020 and 2025. …
IERPP raises alarm over GH¢600m fuel tax losses, demands tougher enforcementJoy Online
… Issued by the economic think tank, Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP)
Is the IMF Complicit in Bank of Ghana’s Massive 2025 Losses? – IERPPJoy Online
Economic think tank Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) has called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to come clean on the Bank of Ghana’s 2025 losses. …
IMF urged to come clean on Bank of Ghana lossesThe Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy has welcomed Ghana's US$2.62 billion in Foreign Direct Investment in 2025, but warns that the nation cannot overlook estimated losses of US$1.7 billion (GH¢22 billion) under the Domestic Gold Purchase Program, which represents about 65% of the reported FDI inflows.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy has welcomed Ghana's US$2.62 billion in Foreign Direct Investment in 2025, but warns that the nation cannot overlook estimated losses of US$1.7 billion (GH¢22 billion) under the Domestic Gold Purchase Program, which represents about 65% of the reported FDI inflows.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy questions Ghana's reported US$18 billion in foreign exchange interventions by the Bank of Ghana, arguing the funds could instead finance the government's US$4 billion 24-Hour Economy policy aimed at creating 1.7 million jobs. The institute acknowledges currency stabilization matters but contends large-scale interventions should prompt action on underlying structural currency pressures.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy has called for consistency in enforcing laws governing political speech, warning that selective application could undermine freedom of expression. The institute questioned whether criminal sanctions should be the primary response to political commentary, citing Ghana's history of harsh personal attacks on both major political parties that did not all result in prosecution.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof. Isaac Boadi says reducing public expenditure does not equal genuine economic savings unless unspent capital is redirected into productive investments. He also questioned the government's accountability for the 24-Hour Economy Initiative, noting that approximately GHC 110 million has been spent with little verifiable output, and warned of looming debt service challenges if revenue shortfalls persist.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy says Ghana's recent economic gains—including a lower debt-to-GDP ratio (41.5% by January 2026), reduced inflation (3.2% in March 2026), and currency appreciation—may not reflect genuine fiscal space, as the state must meet existing obligations while investing and responding to shocks. According to Executive Director Prof. Isaac Boadi, some improvements such as the debt-ratio decline were partly driven by GDP rebasing rather than stronger fiscal fundamentals.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy has awarded President John Mahama's administration a below-average score of 4.9 out of 10 for its performance in 2025, citing weak infrastructure spending (0.9% capital expenditure), energy, industry, manufacturing, governance, and social service delivery as key factors in the lower rating.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
According to the 2025 Auditor-General's Report, ten District Assemblies across ten regions collected GH¢106,358,608.73 in Internally Generated Funds but spent only GH¢2,431,064.85 on capital projects, falling GH¢18,840,656.45 short of the legally required 20 per cent allocation to roads, water, healthcare, and schools.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy has raised alarm over what it says are massive revenue leakages in Ghana's petroleum sector, reporting that more than 200 million litres of fuel cannot be accounted for between 2020 and 2025, resulting in tax revenue losses exceeding GH¢600 million. The institute cites weak monitoring systems at ports and throughout the petroleum distribution chain and calls for stricter enforcement, including real-time fuel tracking systems.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana reported an operating loss of GH¢34.9 billion for 2025 (inclusive of other comprehensive income losses), compared with GH¢9.49 billion in 2024. The IERPP raises questions about whether these losses represent unavoidable costs of maintaining economic stability, noting that the Governor previously denied the Central Bank would incur any losses in 2025.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy has called on the IMF to clarify its role in the Bank of Ghana's reported loss of GHC 15.6 billion in 2025, raising questions about whether such losses are typical under IMF-supported programmes.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →