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Seth Terkper

Also known as: Mr Terkper · Mr Seth Terkper

Former Finance Minister and current Presidential Advisor on the Economy, advocating for strengthened domestic financing and institutional reform amid Ghana's middle-income transition.

2026-05-072026-10-28

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Former Finance Minister and Economic Adviser to the President, John Mahama, Seth Terkper, has called for stronger development finance institutions to support the country’s infrastructure needs and economic transformation. …

    We must strengthen our financial institutions to fund infrastructure development – Seth Terkper
  3. Joy Online

    Former Finance Minister and Economic Adviser to the President, John Mahama, Seth Terkper, has said Ghana’s engagement with BRICS should help translate its middle-income status into meaningful economic development. …

    BRICS partnership should help Ghana become a middle-income economy beyond paper – Seth Terkper
  4. Daily Guide

    … ion & Innovation Excellence and Sustainability & ESG Impact awards at a ceremony attended by key figures from the business community, including the French Ambassador to Ghana, Diarra Dime-Labille, and the Economic Adviser to the President and former Finance Minister, Seth Terkper …

    Telecel Wins Two Top Honours At CCIFG Awards
  5. Joy Online

    … event brought together key stakeholders from Ghana’s business community and was attended by distinguished guests including the French Ambassador to Ghana, Her Excellency Diarra Dime-Labille; the Economic Adviser to the President of Ghana and former Finance Minister, Seth Terkper …

    Telecel Ghana wins 2 awards at the CCIFG Gala and Awards 2026
  6. Daily Guide

    Seth Terkper The Presidential Advisor on the Economy, Seth Terkper, has called on African countries to strengthen their capacity to finance the development of the continent as declining access to grants places greater responsibility on the private sector to support economic growt …

    Africa Must Build Capacity To Finance Development – Seth Terkper
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    … The Chief of Staff, Dr Julius Debrah, whose keynote address was read on his behalf by the Economic Adviser to the President, Mr Seth Terkper, said the partnership had the potential to create greater value for customers and contribute to national development. …

    NIB, SIC Life launch Bancassurance product to deepen insurance penetration
  8. September 2026
  9. Joy Online

    … The sod-cutting ceremony is expected to be attended by the Eastern Regional Minister, Mrs Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey; Presidential Adviser on the Economy, Mr Seth Terkper; Member of Parliament for Yilo Krobo, Dr Albert Tetteh Nyakotey; Yilo Krobo Municipal Chief Executive, Mr Franc …

    Somanya residents demand asphalt overlay to protect road investment
  10. August 2026
  11. Joy Online

    Presidential Advisor on the Economy and former Finance Minister, Seth Terkper, has urged Ghana to adopt a more strategic approach to diaspora remittances, arguing that the funds should play a greater role in driving national development and long-term economic transformation. …

    Seth Terkper calls for greater use of diaspora remittances to drive Ghana’s development
  12. The Ghanaian Times

    The Economic Adviser to the President, Mr Seth Terkper, has proposed the establishment of a Non-Performing Assets Trust Fund to provide timely financial support to distressed public and private sector organisations and help Ghana withstand future economic shocks. …

    Create distress fund to save struggling businesses – Seth Terkper
  13. July 2026
  14. Joy Online

    … The Chairman of the UESD Council, Mr Seth Terkper, and the Registrar, Mrs Mary Abena Agyepong, commended Prof Debrah for his contributions to biodiversity conservation and environmental science. …

    Science-driven conservation critical to Africa’s sustainable future – Prof Debrah

Monday 19 October

  1. Seth Terkper urges strengthening development finance institutions

    Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper has called for Ghana to strengthen its financial institutions, particularly the National Investment Bank, to support infrastructure development and economic transformation, citing reduced access to grants and concessional financing due to the country's middle-income status.

    19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. BRICS partnership should translate Ghana's middle-income status economically

    Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper said Ghana's engagement with BRICS should support economic transformation and institutional strengthening to move beyond nominal middle-income status. He noted that the middle-income transition brings financing challenges, requiring Ghana to strengthen domestic financing and explore alternative development funding sources.

    19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

  1. Telecel wins digital transformation and sustainability awards

    Telecel Ghana won two of six major honours at the 2026 Chamber of Commerce and Industry France-Ghana awards for digital transformation and innovation excellence, and sustainability and ESG impact, in recognition of its technology investments and environmental initiatives including planting 43,000 trees and introducing solar power at 16 network exchanges.

    15 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. Telecel Ghana wins two CCIFG awards for innovation and sustainability

    Telecel Ghana has secured two awards at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry France-Ghana (CCIFG) Awards 2026: Digital Transformation & Innovation Excellence and Sustainability & ESG Impact. The awards, evaluated by an independent multi-sectoral jury, recognise organisations demonstrating exceptional business leadership and impact.

    14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Africa must strengthen domestic financing capacity as grant access declines

    Seth Terkper, Presidential Advisor on the Economy, has called on African countries to strengthen their capacity to finance development as declining access to grants and concessional financing places greater responsibility on the private sector and domestic financial institutions to support economic growth. He noted that many African countries have attained lower- and upper-middle-income status, which means they are increasingly losing access to grants and concessional financing.

    7 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 5 October

  1. NIB and SIC Life launch joint bancassurance product

    The National Investment Bank (NIB) PLC and SIC Life Insurance Limited have launched a Bancassurance product called "One Partnership. Total Protection" to deepen insurance penetration and financial inclusion in Ghana, offering four insurance plans including Guaranteed Endowment Plan, Ultimate Family Security Plan, Education Fund Plus and Final Journey Plus.

    5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 6 September

  1. Somanya residents urge asphalt overlay for truck-damaged roads

    Residents of Yilo and Lower Manya Krobo have called on the Government to include asphalt overlays in road rehabilitation projects, citing heavy truck traffic that causes repeated deterioration. A sod-cutting ceremony for the Somanya-Dodowa trunk road is scheduled for September 5, 2026.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Seth Terkper urges strategic use of diaspora remittances for Ghana's development

    Presidential Advisor on the Economy Seth Terkper has called for Ghana to adopt a more strategic approach to diaspora remittances, arguing they should play a greater role in driving national development and economic transformation as access to concessional loans and grants declines. He urged policymakers to look beyond viewing remittances as family support and instead assess how diaspora inflows can stimulate economic growth through housing, entrepreneurship, investment, and skills transfer.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Seth Terkper proposes distress fund for struggling businesses

    Ghana's Economic Adviser to the President has proposed establishing a Non-Performing Assets Trust Fund to provide financial support to distressed public and private sector organisations and help the country withstand future economic shocks, citing recent experiences including banking sector clean-up and sovereign debt challenges.

    5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 6 July

  1. Science-driven conservation critical for Africa's sustainable development

    Professor Edward Wiafe Debrah, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development, has called for science-driven conservation measures and stronger stakeholder collaboration to protect Africa's biodiversity. He warned that continued biodiversity loss and environmental degradation threaten the continent's food security, climate resilience, public health, water resources and economic growth.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 29 May

  1. Bank of Ghana to raise $1bn bond for 2026/27 cocoa purchases

    The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has announced that cocoa purchases for the 2026/27 crop season will be financed through $1 billion to be raised from the domestic bond market, part of efforts to strengthen Ghana's cocoa financing system and reduce dependence on foreign borrowing.

    29 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 17 May

  1. Government directs Gaming Commission to align growth with economic agenda

    The government has called on the Gaming Commission of Ghana to ensure the gaming industry's expansion contributes to the country's broader economic transformation agenda, focusing on regulation, revenue, and responsible gaming practices.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 8 May

  1. Government committed to fiscal discipline for Bank of Ghana recovery

    Economic advisor Seth Terkper says the government remains committed to maintaining fiscal discipline to help fast-track the Bank of Ghana's recovery and ensure it can perform its functions as lender of last resort. The Bank of Ghana posted an operating loss of GH¢15.6 billion for 2025, up from GH¢9.4 billion in 2024, with negative equity rising from GH¢58.62 billion to GH¢93.82 billion.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Terkper defends gold reforms as stabilizing reserves and cedi

    Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper has defended recent efforts to tighten management of Ghana's gold sector, arguing that reforms strengthened the country's reserves and supported the cedi. He linked the policy response to deliberate moves to rebuild external reserves and described the effort as "sanitisation of the marketing of gold."

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Gold marketing clean-up strengthened reserves, supported cedi appreciation

    Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper credits Ghana's gold marketing system clean-up with strengthening the country's reserves and supporting the recent appreciation of the cedi. He argues the reforms reduced leakages and weak controls in the sector, delivering significant gains despite not being perfect.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Finance minister defended swift action on inherited economic crisis

    Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper said the current administration inherited a deeply distressed economy with unpaid debt obligations, high inflation, and severe fiscal pressure, and that quick government intervention was necessary to stabilise public finances and reduce pressure on the central bank.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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