Also known as: IERPP
Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy — think tank that scrutinizes Ghana's fiscal and monetary policies, government spending, and transparency in state-owned enterprises.
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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 called on government and Parliament to withdraw the proposed National Petroleum Authority Bill, arguing it could undermine BOST's mandate for managing Ghana's strategic fuel reserves and citing inadequate stakeholder consultation.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy has called on government and Parliament to withdraw the proposed National Petroleum Authority Bill, arguing it could undermine BOST's mandate for managing Ghana's strategic fuel reserves and citing inadequate stakeholder consultation.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Sefwi Wiawso Constituency Chairman of the NPP has accused the NDC's eight regional MPs of failing to pressure President Mahama to honour campaign promises to cocoa farmers, including polytanks for irrigation and a cocoa price of over GH¢6,000 per bag; the current price is GH¢2,500.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy has alleged that the Ghana Gold Board removed its quarterly trading reports from its website, potentially breaching Section 42 of the Ghana Gold Board Act which requires publication of reports on operations, revenue, contracts and expenditure. IERPP is demanding explanations for the removal and wants both original and revised report versions published with change explanations.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy is demanding answers from the Ghana Gold Board over the removal of quarterly trading reports from its website, citing concerns about transparency and accountability. IERPP is calling on GoldBod to explain who authorised the removal, when they were taken down, why, and whether any figures were changed, pointing to Section 42 of the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025, which requires publication and access to such reports.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy is demanding that the Ghana Gold Board explain the removal of previously published quarterly trading reports from its website, citing concerns about transparency and accountability. IERPP says the removal violates Section 42 of the Ghana Gold Board Act, which requires the Board to publish and maintain access to quarterly reports on its operations, revenue, contracts, expenditure, and responsible sourcing.
25 August 2026 · 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.
23 August 2026 · 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 →