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Samuel Lartey

Also known as: Prof. Samuel Lartey

Samuel Lartey — economist commenting on Ghana's economic recovery, argues macroeconomic gains don't reflect household living cost relief.

2026-06-022026-09-15

In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    Samuel Lartey You can now read the *Ghanaian Times* and *The Spectator* newspapers digitally on [TimesNewsPlus](https://timesnewsplus.com/newspapers).

    Unlocking finance for national transformation: The testimonies of Development Bank Ghana
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    Samuel Lartey You can now read the *Ghanaian Times* and *The Spectator* newspapers digitally on [TimesNewsPlus](https://timesnewsplus.com/newspapers).

    Cocoa Board and debt exchange: Ghana’s path to renewal
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    Samuel Lartey You can now read the *Ghanaian Times* and *The Spectator* newspapers digitally on [TimesNewsPlus](https://timesnewsplus.com/newspapers).

    Ghana’s long road through debt: From post-independence crises to DDEP
  5. August 2026
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    Samuel Lartey Building global partnerships You can now read the *Ghanaian Times* and *The Spectator* newspapers digitally on [TimesNewsPlus](https://timesnewsplus.com/newspapers).

    Kinbu: From a historic Accra school to a global brand of knowledge, skills and opportunity
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    Samuel Lartey Follow our WhatsApp Channel now! https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAjG7g3gvWajUAEX12Q The post MTN’s GH¢7.4 billion question: Is it a real measure of customer value?

    MTN’s GH¢7.4 billion question: Is it a real measure of customer value?
  8. July 2026
  9. Business & Financial Times

    Samuel Lartey sammylaatey@gmail.com www.pefghana.org Economic Growth Means Little Until Ordinary Families Feel the Difference Economic success is often celebrated through impressive statistics.

    When economic recovery does not reach the kitchen table
  10. June 2026
  11. Business & Financial Times

    Samuel Lartey www.pefghana.org sammylaatey@gmail.com Ghana’s economy has once again delivered figures that economists, policymakers and international financial institutions consider impressive.

    From GDP growth to household pain
  12. Business & Financial Times

    Samuel LARTEY, www.pefghana.org Artificial Intelligence has become one of the most powerful forces shaping the contemporary digital era.

    Artificial Intelligence in the data driven world
  13. Business & Financial Times

    Samuel Lartey, www.pefghana.org The workplace is undergoing one of the most significant transformations since the Industrial Revolution.

    When technology meets talent: Human talent remains the ultimate differentiator
  14. Business & Financial Times

    Samuel Lartey www.pefghana.org The performance of Ghana’s currency, the cedi, has once again become a central issue in macroeconomic discussions across West Africa.

    The cedi under pressure: Stabilisation strategy or structural reality check?

Yesterday

  1. Development Bank Ghana has disbursed GH¢2.5 billion since inception

    The Development Bank Ghana, established in 2020, has disbursed more than GH¢2.5 billion to nearly 1,000 businesses, with over 60 per cent directed to women-led and women-owned enterprises and more than half channelled into agribusiness, agriculture and manufacturing.

    23 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 7 September

  1. Ghana Cocoa Board completes 2026 debt exchange obligations

    The Ghana Cocoa Board has completed its 2026 payment obligations under Ghana's Domestic Debt Exchange Programme, totalling GH¢2.68 billion. The achievement demonstrates fiscal discipline and COCOBOD's historical role in stabilising Ghana's economy during debt crises.

    7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Ghana paid GH¢10.82 billion in August 2026 debt payment

    Ghana paid GH¢10.82 billion to Domestic Debt Exchange Programme bondholders on 19 August 2026 entirely in cash, bringing total DDEP payments since 2025 to GH¢41.36 billion. The article traces Ghana's debt crises from independence through the 2022 DDEP, during which the government had to restructure obligations held by domestic banks, pension funds, insurers, institutions and citizens.

    1 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 24 August

  1. Kinbu Senior High School positioned as emerging global education brand

    Kinbu Senior High Technical School, established in 1874 as Government Boys' School and accumulated approximately 150 years of institutional memory, has the potential to become a globally recognised institution of knowledge, technical skills, entrepreneurship, and innovation by leveraging its authentic heritage and strong alumni network.

    24 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 10 August

  1. MTN Ghana reports GH¢14.9 billion revenue, GH¢7.4 billion profit

    MTN Ghana generated approximately GH¢14.9 billion in service revenue in the first half of 2026, up from GH¢11.3 billion in the same period of 2025, and reported profit before tax of about GH¢7.4 billion. The article raises questions about whether customers are receiving corresponding improvements in network quality, affordability, and service in return for their increasing expenditure.

    10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Economic recovery statistics don't translate to household relief

    Prof. Samuel Lartey argues that while Ghana's macroeconomic indicators—rising GDP, declining inflation, stronger reserves—suggest recovery from a severe economic crisis, ordinary households continue to face high living costs, unemployment, stagnant incomes, and declining purchasing power.

    1 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 15 June

  1. Ghana's 6.4% GDP growth masks household economic hardship

    Ghana's economy grew 6.4 percent in the first quarter of 2026, led by the Services sector (7.1%), but citizens across households, markets and workplaces report unbearable food prices, rising rent, expensive transport fares, and declining business sales despite official economic recovery claims.

    15 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Friday 5 June

  1. AI reshaping digital economy across healthcare, finance, agriculture

    Artificial Intelligence, which enables machines to learn, reason and adapt, has become a foundational element of the modern digital economy and is now integrated into healthcare, finance, education, agriculture, security and communication systems globally.

    5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Human talent remains ultimate workplace differentiator amid AI transformation

    Technology is reshaping organisations, but human creativity, judgment, ethics, and emotional intelligence provide direction that machines cannot replicate. According to the 2025 World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report, AI and information processing technologies are expected to transform 86 percent of businesses by 2030, with an estimated net increase of 78 million jobs globally despite 92 million job displacements.

    2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. Cedi depreciation raises questions over Ghana's stabilization capacity

    Ghana's cedi has depreciated approximately 10.28 percent year to date in 2026, trading at about 11.36 cedis to one US dollar, placing it among the weakest-performing currencies in sub-Saharan Africa and the broader West African region. The depreciation increases costs for imported goods such as fuel, medicine, machinery, and food, while raising inflationary pressure and reducing household purchasing power.

    2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

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