A renowned economist at the University of Ghana, Patrick Asuming, has stated that the country's economic challenges require more than just election promises.
He noted that while both major political parties acknowledge the importance of job creation, their proposed solutions often fail to connect with the realities of the economy.
Asuming stressed that while there is significant focus on training the youth to enter the workforce, this overlooks a critical issue: "the economy itself is not generating enough jobs to accommodate the growing number of skilled workers." Speaking to Berla Mundi on Ghana Decides on TV3, Asuming pointed out that the manifestos are primarily designed to win votes, rather than address the long-term issues facing the economy.
He drew attention to a disconnect between the macroeconomic data, which may show positive growth, and the daily experiences of ordinary Ghanaians. "When you speak to Ghanaians, you see that there's a disconnect between what the growth numbers are telling us and what people are feeling," Asuming explained on December 6.
