Also known as: Professor Isaac Boadi · Professor Boadi · Prof Boadi · Issac Boadi · Prof. Issac Boadi
Prof. Isaac Boadi — Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy, critic of government fiscal and economic policy.
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Joy Online
… the Institute says the joy must be tempered with a sober assessment of the huge financial losses involved in the Domestic Gold Purchase Program (DGPP). “Certainly, we should acknowledge Ghana’s capacity to draw US$2.62 billion in foreign direct investment,” said Prof. Isaac Boadi …
Why celebrate $2.62bn FDI while losing $1.7bn under the Domestic Gold Programme? IERPP asksJoy Online
… Executive Director of IERPP, Prof. Isaac Boadi, said Ghana’s political history has seen both the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) subjected to harsh personal attacks, inflammatory rhetoric and unsubstantiated allegations, many of which did not …
IERPP calls for consistent enforcement of political speech laws, urges review of false publication offencesJoy Online
Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Research (IERPP), Prof. Issac Boadi, has rejected proposals to extend Ghana’s presidential term from four to five years, arguing that the move would weaken democratic accountability and leave the country vulnerable to prolonged peri …
I disagree with extending the presidential term to five years – Prof. BoadiJoy 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 Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Finance at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Professor Isaac Boadi, has urged the government to place job creation at the centre of its economic recovery agenda, arguing that macroeconomic stability alone will not impr …
2026 Mid-year budget: Growth without jobs not enough — Prof. Boadi warnsJoy Online
… In an analysis authored by its Executive Director, Prof. Isaac Boadi, the institute said Ghana’s improved debt-to-GDP ratio, lower inflation and currency stability have created a positive outlook, but cautioned that significant constraints remain. …
Ghana’s fiscal space remains limited despite economic gains – IERPPJoy Online
… Executive Director of IERPP, Professor Isaac Boadi, explained that the rating was based on an independent assessment of the government’s performance across various sectors. …
Mahama’s first-year performance scores 4.9/10 in IERPP assessmentJoy Online
… Prof. Isaac Boadi is the Executive Director, Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP)
GH¢18.8 million in development money, vanishedDaily Guide
… By Prof. Isaac Boadi Dean, Faculty of Accounting and Finance, UPSA The post Ghana’s Tax Gap: New Levies Loom In Mid-Year Budget appeared first on DailyGuide Network.
Ghana’s Tax Gap: New Levies Loom In Mid-Year BudgetJoy Online
… In a press statement dated May 10, Executive Director of the IERPP, Prof. Isaac Boadi, said reports from industry groups, oversight institutions and petroleum sector analyses all point to persistent leakages across the fuel supply chain. …
IERPP raises alarm over GH¢600m fuel tax losses, demands tougher enforcementThe 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.
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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 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 →
The Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Research has rejected government proposals to extend Ghana's presidential term from four to five years, arguing the move would weaken democratic accountability and leave the country vulnerable to prolonged poor governance, though he supports proposed changes to presidential age limits.
31 July 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 →
Professor Isaac Boadi, Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Finance at UPSA, has warned that while the 2026 Mid-Year Budget shows improvements in macroeconomic indicators, job creation must be central to Ghana's economic recovery agenda if livelihoods are to improve. He noted that revenue performance fell short of half-year targets and expressed concern that the budget emphasizes inflation, debt sustainability, reserves, and GDP growth while paying little attention to employment opportunities.
24 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 →
Ghana's government is spending faster than it is collecting revenue, with cumulative total revenue and grants reaching only 3.6% of GDP and tax revenue at 3.0% of GDP by end of March 2026, against total government expenditure of 3.9% of GDP, making new taxes in the mid-year budget likely.
29 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
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 →