President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in a speech at the 3rd Edition and his 2nd of the Ghana Diaspora Celebration and Homecoming Summit 2019, stated that Ghana’s economy is currently one of the best developing in the world.
In his speech, The first gentleman of the State mentioned that Ghana is projected this year, by the International Monetary Fund(IMF) as one of the fastest growing economy not just in Africa but in the entire world.
With a GPD growth rate of 8.8% and inflation diminishing from 15.4% in April, 2016 to 9.5% in April, 2019, the President explained that Ghana’s feet are set in good times. If things remained the same and even better, Ghana’s economy would be the fastest growing in the world.
His Excellency Nana Addo attributed such achievement to the good work of his economic management team and prudent steps his government has taken since 2016. He recounted the several setbacks and economic improprieties his government inherited yet had been able to implement some impactful flagship programs.
The president stating his optimism told guests at the Summit that Ghana was a good place to invest and government was prepared to support investors especially those in the diaspora.