National Economic Forum in lap of luxury!

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Cha 10 years ago

Is a complete waste of time when we gone in for loan and IMF has already set the policies for the country agenda- this dialoge is nothing but a talkshop

Is a complete waste of time when we gone in for loan and IMF has already set the policies for the country agenda- this dialoge is nothing but a talkshop
insight to the bone 10 years ago

This ploy to entice naive new sucker investors to come so these corrupt govt officials can blackmail into giving bribes or fleece them is an old trick that only an idiot will fall for . imagine the nerve of trying to force ge ...
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This ploy to entice naive new sucker investors to come so these corrupt govt officials can blackmail into giving bribes or fleece them is an old trick that only an idiot will fall for . imagine the nerve of trying to force genuine patriots to take part and give this some semblance of credibility . show us first you have a worthy cabinet not full of pepeni/ ayigbe idiots but appointed based on merit and ral performance . all you fakes starting from Ato Ahwoi and Hannah tetteh who pretend to be fantis to represent the fantis but are not . lying barstards of the betraying treacherous character like nketia and boateng gyan continue you war and anti Akan agenda but we are vigilant and will make sure the rule of law and justice is established so you will all languish in jail sooner or later , thus says the LORD
Kojo Samla 10 years ago

Where does ken want the forum to be held? Let him suggest a solution rather than engage in mischief. The NPP is not attending so they are saying all kinds of negative things. When will the dance of the chicken impress the haw ...
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Where does ken want the forum to be held? Let him suggest a solution rather than engage in mischief. The NPP is not attending so they are saying all kinds of negative things. When will the dance of the chicken impress the hawk?
akonoba 10 years ago

Mahama must fix the mess he has created with SADA=GYEDA=SUBAH=WOYOME.Mahama=edey be keke=policyless. NDC inherited a growing economy from Kufour with good policies like NHIA,School feeding prog, Metro Mass Transport, Capitati ...
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Mahama must fix the mess he has created with SADA=GYEDA=SUBAH=WOYOME.Mahama=edey be keke=policyless. NDC inherited a growing economy from Kufour with good policies like NHIA,School feeding prog, Metro Mass Transport, Capitation grant, Leap, NYEP and N1 Highway , Accra-Ofankor,Nsawam-Suhum Highway etc. What has Mahama and NDC added to Kufour's transformationary policies from 2009 to 2014??. Dr. Bawumia said it long ago that Mahama is policyless and clueless. Mahama is bereft of ideas and focusless. Mahama said he will borrow more for development in the mist of huge fiscal deficit. Mahama will now listen to Dr. Bawumia and IMF?????????
ZoRRo 10 years ago

This government will use every opportunity to lavish themselves with the peoples money and wine and dine at the expense of the poor people. When there are no beds in hospitals nor medicines, the leaders are taking four days t ...
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This government will use every opportunity to lavish themselves with the peoples money and wine and dine at the expense of the poor people. When there are no beds in hospitals nor medicines, the leaders are taking four days to eat and drink at the peoples expense. I admire the tolerance of Ghanaians through this difficult period.
Osei Bonsu 10 years ago

IT IS THEIR STILE OF GOVERNANCE, THEY WILL SPEND LAVISHLY STATE FUNDS - FREE PETROL FOR USELESS ACTIVITIES, PAYING PEOPLE FOR NO JOB DONE PAYING GAGANTUAN BRIBES INCLUDING HUGE HOTEL BILLS, AMOUNTING TO HUGE GOVERNMENT EXPEND ...
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IT IS THEIR STILE OF GOVERNANCE, THEY WILL SPEND LAVISHLY STATE FUNDS - FREE PETROL FOR USELESS ACTIVITIES, PAYING PEOPLE FOR NO JOB DONE PAYING GAGANTUAN BRIBES INCLUDING HUGE HOTEL BILLS, AMOUNTING TO HUGE GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURE, AND THEREAFTER RUSH TO ORGANIZE SUCH FORUMS TO FIND CAUSE FOR ECONOMIC FAILURES.
WHO SHOULD WASTE TIME ON SUCH PEOPLE.
Neither NDC Nor NPP 10 years ago

How about the State House or the Accra Conference Center so the money spent remains with the state?

How about the State House or the Accra Conference Center so the money spent remains with the state?
Kwatso 10 years ago

The forum could have been held at Peduase Lodge and that could have saved the nation Ghana a lot of money. This is lack of economic sense, either is lack of ideas or they just don't want to do the right thing 'cos of their ...
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The forum could have been held at Peduase Lodge and that could have saved the nation Ghana a lot of money. This is lack of economic sense, either is lack of ideas or they just don't want to do the right thing 'cos of their own selfish ends. Who suggested the Senchi resort? hmnnnn I'm just asking, a Ga will say bi3 inta ni ebaagb33.
MODIBO 10 years ago

When I was young, there was a dance called cha cha cha. Oh you have said it all. The WB and the IMF have already decided for us. Why then should we go there? Probably "to drink tea". God Bless our homeland Ghana.

When I was young, there was a dance called cha cha cha. Oh you have said it all. The WB and the IMF have already decided for us. Why then should we go there? Probably "to drink tea". God Bless our homeland Ghana.
Kwatso 10 years ago

MODIBO, I remember the dance cha cha cha - three steps forward three steps backwards. MODIBO, you've just reminded me of my hay days.

MODIBO, I remember the dance cha cha cha - three steps forward three steps backwards. MODIBO, you've just reminded me of my hay days.
Salifu 10 years ago

This narrative destroys the purpose of the summit. While the country is trying to find solutions to the economic problems, the organizers have rather aggravated the situation by infusing luxury to the same old way of doing th ...
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This narrative destroys the purpose of the summit. While the country is trying to find solutions to the economic problems, the organizers have rather aggravated the situation by infusing luxury to the same old way of doing things, as if we are brainless. Shouldn't we use our brains to think out of the box by cutting cost as the starting point? We failed the first test of the summit and that may have given ample to those who oppose the meeting. Ghana needs to take radical steps such as free rent/accommodation and other luxuries to save funds. The lies must stop and face the realities of life.
Sam 10 years ago

Yen tie obiaa!

Yen tie obiaa!
Sam 10 years ago

Yen tie obiaa!

Yen tie obiaa!
Sam 10 years ago

Yen tie obiaa!

Yen tie obiaa!
Sam 10 years ago

Yen tie obiaa!

Yen tie obiaa!
Nyansasem 10 years ago

Firstly, the National economic forum was initiated just for one purpose; as counterattack to Dr. Bawumia's lectures at Central College.

Secondly, as a party, they have their manifestos and it was based on these manifestos ...
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Firstly, the National economic forum was initiated just for one purpose; as counterattack to Dr. Bawumia's lectures at Central College.

Secondly, as a party, they have their manifestos and it was based on these manifestos that the people elected or chose them to lead. So where are their manifestos on ECONOMY?

Thirdly, with Mahama telling everyone that he would not listen to the opposition (Yentie obia), why then do they call the opposition for their views on the economy.

Lastly, they are trying to use this platform to nullify the agenda of NPP. Already, they have taken NPP's free education policy. Everything that NPP would say at the forum will be used against them during the election. Just read what that stupid boy Haruna is saying about NPPs. So just imagine what Fiifi Kwartey will be saying after NPP people have given their views on Economy and how it will help the Economy.

We actually did Mahama say over there? Did he not go there to defend his poor record on the economy? WSo why would he listen to anyone if he believes that his record is good.
Kwabena Owusu-Aduomi, USA 10 years ago

The NPP should stay away from the "SO CALLED" economic forum because it's undoubtedly aimed at stealing your good economic ideas. Don't forget that they've already stolen Nana Addo's free high school education policy, a polic ...
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The NPP should stay away from the "SO CALLED" economic forum because it's undoubtedly aimed at stealing your good economic ideas. Don't forget that they've already stolen Nana Addo's free high school education policy, a policy the National Destruction Company (NDC) vehemently opposed during the 2012 presidential campaign. Mr Mahama and his bogus government know very well that the NPP and other parties in the opposition have the brains to move the economy forward so the forum seeks to steal more from you.(I doubt whether they can even implement what they've already stolen.) They stole the verdict, they Presidency and now they shamelessly want to steal policies.The Volta region,the only one where the NDC genuinely won the vote must be ashamed of itself by now. " AN ADMISSION OF FAILURE"
Kwabena Owusu-Aduomi, USA 10 years ago

Mr Mahama said "Yentie Obiaa" and now his bogus government is calling for national forum on the economy. This implies now Mr Mahama "Betie Obiaa. WHAT ASHAME and ADMISSION OF FAILURE. Mr Mahama and the National Destruction Co ...
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Mr Mahama said "Yentie Obiaa" and now his bogus government is calling for national forum on the economy. This implies now Mr Mahama "Betie Obiaa. WHAT ASHAME and ADMISSION OF FAILURE. Mr Mahama and the National Destruction Company,NDC must have realized by now that it takes a man of knowledge to be a successful president and a government with brainy ministers backed by a party with honest people to move an economy forward.
Millionaire 10 years ago

This is a complete waste! So Mahama and his NDC think they can recover the economy in a 4-day conference. This is nothing but a conference of exposition of economic theories from technocrats who are the cause of our economic ...
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This is a complete waste! So Mahama and his NDC think they can recover the economy in a 4-day conference. This is nothing but a conference of exposition of economic theories from technocrats who are the cause of our economic woes in the first place. And who is footing this bill?....You and I!!!!
Millionaire 10 years ago

I don't know what happened but it was not intended for the post to be repeated.

I don't know what happened but it was not intended for the post to be repeated.
Millionaire 10 years ago

This is a complete waste! So Mahama and his NDC think they can recover the economy in a 4-day conference. This is nothing but a conference of exposition of economic theories from technocrats who are the cause of our economic ...
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This is a complete waste! So Mahama and his NDC think they can recover the economy in a 4-day conference. This is nothing but a conference of exposition of economic theories from technocrats who are the cause of our economic woes in the first place. And who is footing this bill?....You and I!!!!
Millionaire 10 years ago

This is a complete waste! So Mahama and his NDC think they can recover the economy in a 4-day conference. This is nothing but a conference of exposition of economic theories from technocrats who are the cause of our economic ...
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This is a complete waste! So Mahama and his NDC think they can recover the economy in a 4-day conference. This is nothing but a conference of exposition of economic theories from technocrats who are the cause of our economic woes in the first place. And who is footing this bill?....You and I!!!!
OKOE 10 years ago

AFTER THIS FORUM, WE HOPE NDC WILL HAVE ALL THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW BEFORE TO GET THEIR ECONOMY ON THE RIGHT TRACK, AND THE ECONOMY WILL IMPROVE. WE SHALL BE WATCHING DILIGENTLY AND LEARN THE LESSONS WE HAD NOT LEARNT BEFORE A ...
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AFTER THIS FORUM, WE HOPE NDC WILL HAVE ALL THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW BEFORE TO GET THEIR ECONOMY ON THE RIGHT TRACK, AND THE ECONOMY WILL IMPROVE. WE SHALL BE WATCHING DILIGENTLY AND LEARN THE LESSONS WE HAD NOT LEARNT BEFORE AND ALL WILL BE QUIET AS REGARDS THE ECONOMY BECAUSE THE BRAINS IN GHANA HAVE SPOKEN. ARE ECONOMICS THEORIES JUST THAT, THEORIES THAT NEVER SOLVE ANYTHING. WE SHALL SEE.
Millionaire 10 years ago

This is a complete waste! So Mahama and his NDC think they can recover the economy in a 4-day conference. This is nothing but a conference of exposition of economic theories from technocrats who are the cause of our economic ...
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This is a complete waste! So Mahama and his NDC think they can recover the economy in a 4-day conference. This is nothing but a conference of exposition of economic theories from technocrats who are the cause of our economic woes in the first place. And who is footing this bill?....You and I!!!!
Millionaire 10 years ago

This is a complete waste! So Mahama and his NDC think they can recover the economy in a 4-day conference. This is nothing but a conference of exposition of economic theories from technocrats who are the cause of our economic ...
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This is a complete waste! So Mahama and his NDC think they can recover the economy in a 4-day conference. This is nothing but a conference of exposition of economic theories from technocrats who are the cause of our economic woes in the first place. And who is footing this bill?....You and I!!!!
Antiochus - London 10 years ago

What a waste of public funds for this talk show.

What a waste of public funds for this talk show.
IN JESUS CHRIST MIGHTY NAME AMEN 10 years ago

Ghanaians are fools and been ruled by a fool President in the personality of John Mahama.

Ghanaians are fools and been ruled by a fool President in the personality of John Mahama.
Joe Turkey 10 years ago

A 4-star resort that can not even keep it's lawns green in the tropical forest?

A 4-star resort that can not even keep it's lawns green in the tropical forest?
Need for Improvement 10 years ago

Akomfem sasasenya eny3 akroma de....abi onna money they dey take enjoy akomfem for the resort

Akomfem sasasenya eny3 akroma de....abi onna money they dey take enjoy akomfem for the resort
AB 10 years ago

all we know as a people is blab, blab and blab abou every shi. Who are you people kwraaaaa...? foolish blabbers!

all we know as a people is blab, blab and blab abou every shi. Who are you people kwraaaaa...? foolish blabbers!
KANE 10 years ago

WHO SAID GHANA IS POOR, AND THAT GHANAIANS ARE SUFFERING?

GO TELL MAHAMA THIS, AND THAT PEPENI KRONFUOR WILL TELL YOU TO FUCK OFF!

WHO SAID GHANA IS POOR, AND THAT GHANAIANS ARE SUFFERING?

GO TELL MAHAMA THIS, AND THAT PEPENI KRONFUOR WILL TELL YOU TO FUCK OFF!
Tatsu Katakyie 10 years ago

Who killed Mills?

Who killed Mills?
Akora Sarkodie, UK 10 years ago

Yet again, this is another Money throw-away event to bribe the so call National Economic Forum participants. This is $1 million dollar night show. It can be fairly estimated that at least $5 million dollars will disappear fro ...
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Yet again, this is another Money throw-away event to bribe the so call National Economic Forum participants. This is $1 million dollar night show. It can be fairly estimated that at least $5 million dollars will disappear from the government coffers. The final bill could be doubled to $10 million as usual. As back room expenses are yet to be accounted for.
Kwabena Baah 10 years ago

For me i think money should resign with all his miniaters who has nothing to offer but to kill this country. All expenses done by this govt is always goes right from XTS, Gyeeda, Suba, Sada, woyome etc, God save Ghana.

For me i think money should resign with all his miniaters who has nothing to offer but to kill this country. All expenses done by this govt is always goes right from XTS, Gyeeda, Suba, Sada, woyome etc, God save Ghana.
Kantanka 10 years ago

Is this piece an advert to promote Royal Senchi Resort or to bring awareness to the cost of hosting the forum?

Is this piece an advert to promote Royal Senchi Resort or to bring awareness to the cost of hosting the forum?
USMAN 10 years ago

The national Economic Forum will be a waste of time if we don't go back to the basics. We have to till the land and consume what we produce. Any other thing besides this is a mere waste of time and resources.

The national Economic Forum will be a waste of time if we don't go back to the basics. We have to till the land and consume what we produce. Any other thing besides this is a mere waste of time and resources.
Futurama 10 years ago

One would think this conference could be held where participants could commute daily from their homes in light of the current economic situation, but as usual, the greedy politicians are taking the opportunity to milk mother ...
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One would think this conference could be held where participants could commute daily from their homes in light of the current economic situation, but as usual, the greedy politicians are taking the opportunity to milk mother Ghana. When, oh when?
ZoRRo 10 years ago

These politicians will use every opportunity to wine and dine. What a waste of national resources when people are dying in hospitals without beds nor medicines.

These politicians will use every opportunity to wine and dine. What a waste of national resources when people are dying in hospitals without beds nor medicines.
Danny 10 years ago

Why are they pricing their goods in dollars, whiles our official currency is cedis and this is happening right in front of people who are to ensure that the laws of the country is working. What a fail state.

Why are they pricing their goods in dollars, whiles our official currency is cedis and this is happening right in front of people who are to ensure that the laws of the country is working. What a fail state.
Sammy 10 years ago

If my math is right, for 300 guests spending $3000 a night for 5 days not including food, comes up to 4.5 million dollars. Wow, cant this buy over 100 tractors to help farmers?

If my math is right, for 300 guests spending $3000 a night for 5 days not including food, comes up to 4.5 million dollars. Wow, cant this buy over 100 tractors to help farmers?
Neither NDC Nor NPP 10 years ago

Great suggestion. The money could equally fund 4 polyclinics or 20 schools to reduce the number of shameful schools-under-trees.

Great suggestion. The money could equally fund 4 polyclinics or 20 schools to reduce the number of shameful schools-under-trees.
Nigel 10 years ago

NDC don finish Ghana oooooooo Lord have mercy and come back NPP .......

NDC don finish Ghana oooooooo Lord have mercy and come back NPP .......
Opoosa 10 years ago

The challenge for African countries is that after the colonial masters have left our elite took over their estates and emulated their life style. The writings of Fanon in the late 60s is what is haunting us.
I have followed ...
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The challenge for African countries is that after the colonial masters have left our elite took over their estates and emulated their life style. The writings of Fanon in the late 60s is what is haunting us.
I have followed the discourse on the national economic forum with those participating and those boycotting and rightful be it each has a right to pursue its own agenda. The common denominator irrespective, if it is NDC, NPP, CPP, etc - is that they are all elitist in thinking and even those who came under the fake assumption of revolutionaries under AFRC and PNDC have metamorphosed into elites.
The elitist mentality is to support their interest and not that of the nation. This mentality is imbedded in the colonialist mentality and invariably in capitalist systems. However, in the capitalist system you have industrialist and entrepreneurs who drive the system to the good of the nation and at the same time making their profit.
In the African context and the Ghanaian setting, the so called revolutionaries parading as elites after they have destroyed indigenous the industrialists like Siaw Tata Brewery, Kowusu Motors, BT Mensah, Apppenteng Mensah etc, are fooling the ordinary Ghanaian who unfortunately votes on faulty lines to keep them in place to support their interest to the detriment of the ordinary Ghanaian. The fact that we have a Government that preaches "made in Ghana" products goes to the Senchi resort which is owned by an international entity and even the teak wood for the ceilings coming from South Africa questions our intelligence as a people and a nation - Here I say, Franz Fanon is revisited in his famous book the Wretched of the Earth and ironically the cover of the later editions of this book has a picture of wretched beggar in Accra. Do you need to reside in an expensive facility to formulate sound economic policies? Note the major technology companies were created in garages. To expose the delegates to the hardships of the ordinary Ghanaian an alternative location like a boarding institution would have cemented the seriousness to cut cost. Those who are attending the forum are nouveau elites and to be candid if the origins of a political party was to destroy indigenous industrialist and entrepreneurs how doe they formulate a policy. This is a good disguise to take on the conditions to be attached to IMF support and workers be aware when your job is on the line in the next 6-12 months.
As I sit in the luxury of my office over looking a beautiful scenery I cry for my beloved Ghana, because I've been elitised and my university education was funded by poor cocoa farmers just as most of my northern brothers who have become elites and don't visit their home towns. I look forward to a day when an independent candidate with the integrity and the vision of Kwame Nkrumah, the foresight of Busia and the self reliance of Kutu Acheampong combined will lead our nation. Let's be frank how do you expect leaders who have not created business, opportunities and self-made initiatives apart from being civil servants to draw up policies. We have a long way to go but the path is going to be longer under the current circumstances.
MARK A. 10 years ago

THAT'S THE TRUTH!

THAT'S THE TRUTH!
Kwesi Amoha 10 years ago

This Hotel has only 84 rooms and can't accommodate 300 Guests. All prices from this Hotel in GHC (it was even the first which quoted all prices in GHC). 84 rooms times 4 nights inclusive Breakfast, 2 Coffee breaks, Dinner, Co ...
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This Hotel has only 84 rooms and can't accommodate 300 Guests. All prices from this Hotel in GHC (it was even the first which quoted all prices in GHC). 84 rooms times 4 nights inclusive Breakfast, 2 Coffee breaks, Dinner, Conference Hall & Equipment and more is quoted on the Homepage for only GHC 540 per Guest! is a total of GHC 181.440,- ( US 60.000) ....why Guys on here talk about Millions... cheaper then any other Venue in Accra!
Kwesi 10 years ago

The mischief maths never made sense to start with. But the gullible NPPists grabbed it hook, line and sinker. It serves their purpose, isn't it?

The mischief maths never made sense to start with. But the gullible NPPists grabbed it hook, line and sinker. It serves their purpose, isn't it?
Abogi 10 years ago

What is the importance of this forum when the outcome is already decided by the IMF? Participants got only few days to prepare for the forum, what kind of preparation or contribution can they make? This mere socialization at ...
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What is the importance of this forum when the outcome is already decided by the IMF? Participants got only few days to prepare for the forum, what kind of preparation or contribution can they make? This mere socialization at the expense of the falling cedi. Please remove the partisan blanket from your eyes and the economic waste aspect of what is going on. You are distressedGhana's longest-serving Finance Minister, Prof. Kwesi Botchwey says politicisation of issues has become the bane of successful implementation of level-headed policies targeted at developing the economy. by loans servicing according to IMF and yet find means to spend more. Is this the way to build an economy? NPP has no business in this, we are fed up of changing the subject when you are empty and cannot deliver.
MODIBO 10 years ago

I am sure the Daily Searchlight has been paid a hefty sum for this article (advert). I don't think that this is just a news item. Well it is all about economics. The paper has been very smart.

I am sure the Daily Searchlight has been paid a hefty sum for this article (advert). I don't think that this is just a news item. Well it is all about economics. The paper has been very smart.
Ali.Baba@40Thieves.com 10 years ago

I have stayed at the Royal Senchi 1n 2013. The hospitality is excellent and compliments the view, though it is a very expensive place.

I have stayed at the Royal Senchi 1n 2013. The hospitality is excellent and compliments the view, though it is a very expensive place.
M. A. Smith 10 years ago

You pay more at Golden Tulip

You pay more at Golden Tulip
NDC STILL LOOTING 10 years ago

TWEAAAA YEN TIE GOVT

TWEAAAA YEN TIE GOVT
KOJO 10 years ago

These NPP people know the cost of everything but they don't know the value of anything.

These NPP people know the cost of everything but they don't know the value of anything.
yaw 10 years ago

One day God will judge us all

One day God will judge us all
Nana Antwi 10 years ago

We would worry so much about the cost, if the Yentie Obia government of JDM could do something truly transformation with the opportunity of a National Economic Forum but alas with even that there are adequate signs of failure ...
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We would worry so much about the cost, if the Yentie Obia government of JDM could do something truly transformation with the opportunity of a National Economic Forum but alas with even that there are adequate signs of failure. The first was the poor preparation and communication preceding the dialogue. Normally a process of consensus building begins with the preparation of Options Papers clearly spelling out alternative paths for coming out of a crisis. Government provides the lead by preparing these papers and invites other stakeholders to provide assessments or alternatives in advance of the event. This is synthesized into a concept note that is distributed to all invitees in advance and provision is made for others to request accreditation based on the alternative ideas or papers they submit for consideration. Then independent facilitators are selected to moderate sessions and these are brought into Plenary for discussion. A technical team is commissioned to put this together coherently and another Forum is called to review and approve the details. Some it will take two or three forums to come up with a broad-based non-partisan consensus. A hurriedly arranged Forum, with any technical papers circulated for analysis prior to the forum, makes this a brainstorming session where government is the only well informed party prepared for the debate. Another rubber-stamping costly talk-shop at the expense of the tax payer.
MARCUS AMPADU 10 years ago

Ghana's contradiction is disturbing - from the governing urban elite to the down and trodden lumpen proletariat; from the few owners of luxury cars and homes to the kayayes who has nowhere to sleep, to $3,000 per night suit ...
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Ghana's contradiction is disturbing - from the governing urban elite to the down and trodden lumpen proletariat; from the few owners of luxury cars and homes to the kayayes who has nowhere to sleep, to $3,000 per night suites to bare huts in many a village in our country

If we can't grow the middle class, then we might as well kiss our quest for middle income status good-bye. How do we get what transpired at the dialogue from the NEF to the majority of Ghanaians who struggle daily to survive?
Kwesi 10 years ago

This kind of mathematics blows out the evil in the article. The author says there are 300 people participating yet the hotel has "more than 80 rooms and suites". If the hotel has just 80 rooms and suites (ignore the more than ...
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This kind of mathematics blows out the evil in the article. The author says there are 300 people participating yet the hotel has "more than 80 rooms and suites". If the hotel has just 80 rooms and suites (ignore the more than)how do the 300 people fit in the luxury he is describing? Hotel room numbers are usually specific so just adding "more than" does not change the number. I am sure if the NPP were participating, their delegates will enjoy the luxury. Poor man always suffers so be it. This article will not change anything. Even Ghana's golden Jubilee celebrations came to pass with the toilets still to come but Tarzan is still going free and hosting his take on TV. The presidential palace by whatever name cost an amount we are yet to know but Kojo Mpiani is still free. Let's have our peace in poverty and stop the political gimmicks in the name of newspaper articles.
ASUMADU EMESEWOELI, HO, VOLTA REGION 10 years ago

NORTHERNERS MUST ACCOUNT FOR
THE NORTH HAS PROVEN THAT THE FREE EDUCATION THEY BENEFIT FROM IS WASTED INVESTMENT. HAD SADA BEEN MANAGED BY ANYBODY FROM THE SOUTH, THEY WOULD HAVE CONCLUDED THAT THEY ARE BEING DISCRIMINATED ...
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NORTHERNERS MUST ACCOUNT FOR
THE NORTH HAS PROVEN THAT THE FREE EDUCATION THEY BENEFIT FROM IS WASTED INVESTMENT. HAD SADA BEEN MANAGED BY ANYBODY FROM THE SOUTH, THEY WOULD HAVE CONCLUDED THAT THEY ARE BEING DISCRIMINATED AGAINST.
WITH SADA AND MAHAMA AS PRESIDENT, THE NORTH HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE THE STUFF IT IS MADE UP OF. BUT WHAT IS THE BALANCE SHEET? CORRUPTION, INCOMPETENCE, INEPTITUDE, PROPAGANDA, CLUELESSNESS, IMPUNITY AND GROWING POVERTY. THE SIGNS OF THESE FAILURES WE FAILED TO SEE WHEN WE HAD THE INFLUX OF KAYAYEI FROM THE NORTH TO THE SOUTH A FEW YEARS AGO. IT MEANT THAT, EDUCATED NORTHERNERS WERE NOT PUTTING THEIR SKILLS AT THE DISPOSAL OF THE ORDINARY NORTHERNERS. THEY ONLY USE POVERTY OF THE NORTH AS A POLITICAL CASE THEY ARE NEVER COMMITTED TO RESOLVE.
THE WA HOSPITAL HAS BEEN IN NEED OF DOCTORS BUT DOCTORS TRAINED FROM THAT REGION AND OTHERS HAVE refused postings there. Why? Why?
THE NORTH MUST ACCOUNT TO US FOR THE COST OF FREE EDUCATION THEY HAVE ENJOYED ALL THESE YEARS. MAHAMA'S LEADERSHIP IS SO UNKIND TO POVERTY, EMPLOYMENT GENERATION AND PROGRESS.LOOK AT ASONGTABA, RLG, MAHAMA'BROTHER, GYEEDA AND ALL THE OTHER TROUBLES GENERATED BY EDUCATED NORTHERNS. GHANA IS IN A DARK ALLEY UNDER THIS NORTHERN ONSLAUGHT. THE TRUTH OF THE MATTER IS THAT, ALL THE SCANDAL MONIES WERE USED TO CAMPAIGN FOR JOHN MAHAMA TO BECOME THE INCOMPETENT PRESIDENT WE SEE TODAY.BET MY WORDS, THE PROSECUTION OF ABUGA PELE AND ASIBIT, AMONG OTHERS IS A SMOKESCREEN.
ASUMADU EMESEWOELI, HO, VOLTA REGION 10 years ago

ATTITUDES NEGATIVE LIKE THIS ARE THE BANE OF OUR DEVELOPMENTAL WOES. THAT IS WHY I BELIEVE THIS FORUM IS A TOTAL WASTE.

ATTITUDES NEGATIVE LIKE THIS ARE THE BANE OF OUR DEVELOPMENTAL WOES. THAT IS WHY I BELIEVE THIS FORUM IS A TOTAL WASTE.
assnut 10 years ago

why is the Ghanaian so greedy for money, you are in Africa, cut your coat according to your size, charging $3000 for a hotel room does not cut it. If you build it for drugs lords and arm robbers let the world know. There are ...
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why is the Ghanaian so greedy for money, you are in Africa, cut your coat according to your size, charging $3000 for a hotel room does not cut it. If you build it for drugs lords and arm robbers let the world know. There are too many thieves in politics, one day, they will be surprise, we will make them pay for their stealing.
Wal 10 years ago

can somebody help me? built in 2011, could it be an NDC guru?

can somebody help me? built in 2011, could it be an NDC guru?
Lewis 10 years ago

A private person who is not related to any party ........and this hotel is cheaper then any leading hotel in Accra

A private person who is not related to any party ........and this hotel is cheaper then any leading hotel in Accra
Dynamite 10 years ago

In the first place I read this article in the Chronicle and that is not Ken's paper. This people are not ready to learn and correct their past mistakes. First you dipped your hands in the national kitty to pay outrageous ju ...
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In the first place I read this article in the Chronicle and that is not Ken's paper. This people are not ready to learn and correct their past mistakes. First you dipped your hands in the national kitty to pay outrageous judgement debts. second, you inflated cost of government projects especially cost of three classroom blocks and paid billions of cedis to your cronies knowing very well that over 60% of the windfall belonged to the party. As if that was not enough, you spent huge sums of hard earned ghanaian taxes for "Ede Bii" to elect an unqualified president. Now with the people very much aware of the corrupt nature of the NDC are now pushing this "chop-chop" through the Senchi Forum. Why NDC why?
Nana 10 years ago

will hotel bill pay in dollar or gh. cedis? ooooh motherghana God help us!!!!!

will hotel bill pay in dollar or gh. cedis? ooooh motherghana God help us!!!!!
M. Okra 10 years ago

This Hotel is not charging any us ! If you go there everything is in GHC

This Hotel is not charging any us ! If you go there everything is in GHC
Gabby Smith 10 years ago

I need some one to tells me the true on how on earth can a room in Ghana that can course a whooping sum of money total to GHC3,000 Ghana cedis ? Pls the media try to tell us the truth so that we stop speculation it will not h ...
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I need some one to tells me the true on how on earth can a room in Ghana that can course a whooping sum of money total to GHC3,000 Ghana cedis ? Pls the media try to tell us the truth so that we stop speculation it will not help us.
Concerned Ghanaian 10 years ago

@Gabby Smith, I think it is an error. It should be $300.00. If you read, it says "ranges from $3000.00 to $560" and normally the smaller amount is mentioned first which is not the case here. I hope this helps.

@Gabby Smith, I think it is an error. It should be $300.00. If you read, it says "ranges from $3000.00 to $560" and normally the smaller amount is mentioned first which is not the case here. I hope this helps.
M. A. Smith 10 years ago

Moevenpick suite cost us 7000,- and the Senchi hotel is charging GHC 499 per night incl breakfast and more .......check it out

Moevenpick suite cost us 7000,- and the Senchi hotel is charging GHC 499 per night incl breakfast and more .......check it out
Ataa 10 years ago

Hmm time will tell. Why this luxurious place and not the Conference Centre? If the centre is free on these 4 days then it doesn't make sense..I heard that Akua Donkor took his driver too..On another note so Felix lied to us i ...
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Hmm time will tell. Why this luxurious place and not the Conference Centre? If the centre is free on these 4 days then it doesn't make sense..I heard that Akua Donkor took his driver too..On another note so Felix lied to us in the face / ear (because it was said on Asempa radio) when he said only 147 people have been invited? Is it truely 300 or 400 people as media is reporting? Eii Ghana!
E. Donkwa 10 years ago

147 is correct .....84 staying in this hotel which is cheaper then any leading hotel in Accra and remaining guest staying in all other hotels in the area

147 is correct .....84 staying in this hotel which is cheaper then any leading hotel in Accra and remaining guest staying in all other hotels in the area
Odukoya bonsu 10 years ago

Rawlings, are you aware of the cost of a four-day forum?

Rawlings, are you aware of the cost of a four-day forum?
Whatever 10 years ago

Who arranges for accommodation of large numbers of people individually? Some of these NPP newspapers goodness me... They just publish senseless rubbish. The national economic forum is a forum for serious national thinking. Y ...
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Who arranges for accommodation of large numbers of people individually? Some of these NPP newspapers goodness me... They just publish senseless rubbish. The national economic forum is a forum for serious national thinking. You cannot apply your brains properly if the environment is chaotic.
ESI 10 years ago

NOTHING IS FREE IN THIS WORLD AND THE EARLIER GHANAIANS UNDERSTAND THAT DEMOCRACY IS A VERY EXPENSIVE VENTURE, THE BETTER IT WILL BE FOR ALL OF US. OR YOU WISH WE SHOULD HOLD THE ECONOMIC FORUM AT THE KUMASI STADIUM INSTEAD.

NOTHING IS FREE IN THIS WORLD AND THE EARLIER GHANAIANS UNDERSTAND THAT DEMOCRACY IS A VERY EXPENSIVE VENTURE, THE BETTER IT WILL BE FOR ALL OF US. OR YOU WISH WE SHOULD HOLD THE ECONOMIC FORUM AT THE KUMASI STADIUM INSTEAD.

National Economic Forum in lap of luxury!

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