Since when Ghana economy became enviable?
Hahaha.
No fuel ooooo.
Since when Ghana economy became enviable?
Hahaha.
No fuel ooooo.
........ 9 years ago
Did those in the world can't call a spade a spade?did they know how Ghanaians are suffering?I think they should stop their propaganda acts and say the truth about the economy of ghana.
Did those in the world can't call a spade a spade?did they know how Ghanaians are suffering?I think they should stop their propaganda acts and say the truth about the economy of ghana.
AGYAPONG IS A TRAITOR 9 years ago
THE OYIBO MAN IS THE MOST EVIL CREATURE ON EARTH. HOW CAN YOU RANK GHANA AS HAVING A GOOD ECONOMY WHEN PEOPLE CAN'T AFFORD TO EAT TWICE A DAY IF YOU DON'T HAVE AN EVIL AGENDA YOU WANT TO ACCOMPLISH? THEY ARE THE ONES KILLING ... read full comment
THE OYIBO MAN IS THE MOST EVIL CREATURE ON EARTH. HOW CAN YOU RANK GHANA AS HAVING A GOOD ECONOMY WHEN PEOPLE CAN'T AFFORD TO EAT TWICE A DAY IF YOU DON'T HAVE AN EVIL AGENDA YOU WANT TO ACCOMPLISH? THEY ARE THE ONES KILLING US WITH THE EBOLA VIRUS AND SQUANDERING OUR RESOURCES. THEY ARE THE REASON WHY AFRICA IS WHAT SHE IS TODAY.THEY ARE BEHIND OUR POLITICS AND CONTROL MOST OF THESE AFRICAN LEADERS THAT ENJOY PUPPETING INSTEAD OF LEADING. BUT GOD HAS SPOKEN AND HE SHALL SAVE MOTHER AFRICA SOON FROM THEM.
ADJOA WANGARA 9 years ago
The World Bank must rather chastise Mahama and his bogus NDC Government for the enviable growth of the country’s corruption.
The World Bank must rather chastise Mahama and his bogus NDC Government for the enviable growth of the country’s corruption.
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 9 years ago
What do IMF Country Directors in Ghana take Ghanaians for, fools or what? How can this man claim that Ghana has strong governance systems and does he understand what is meant by strong government system? Ghana has a very weak ... read full comment
What do IMF Country Directors in Ghana take Ghanaians for, fools or what? How can this man claim that Ghana has strong governance systems and does he understand what is meant by strong government system? Ghana has a very weak governance system with indiscipline and lawlessness as the order of the day, which serves as manure for corruption. Strong governance systems would have checked the high level of corruption in government and other public institutions.
The same happened under the previous IMF Country Director in Ghana who praised the Kufuor government only for the same person to criticise policies of the Kufuor government when NDC came to power. What sort of hypocrisy is that?
Yes, Ghana's economy may be growing thanks to oil and service sectors but not through increased productivity. Again, what is the point in growth without development? What is the point in growth when it is not reflected in living standards of the citizenry? What is the point in growth when there is hyper inflation and falling living standards?
Please do not take Ghanaians for granted because they know what is happening.
KOLA,LONDON MAIN PROPER 9 years ago
Kofi Ata, I am on your neck again. What do you understand by 'INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY' if service and oil sector are not part of increased productive sectors according to your own analysis???
Again Kofi, what do you really ... read full comment
Kofi Ata, I am on your neck again. What do you understand by 'INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY' if service and oil sector are not part of increased productive sectors according to your own analysis???
Again Kofi, what do you really understand by 'HYPER-INFLATION' when current rate of inflation is around 15%???
Though I concur with you with the cheap assertion from this IMF DIRECTOR, you must also be clean on some of your economic analysis as some gurus like me are watching.
kk 9 years ago
this man is idiot.
this man is idiot.
kk 9 years ago
WHATS THAT IDIOT CALLED ?CROOK
WHATS THAT IDIOT CALLED ?CROOK
Bomber 9 years ago
The report is for the past 10 years, the achievements in the past is covering the current sick governance.
The report is for the past 10 years, the achievements in the past is covering the current sick governance.
ZoRRo 9 years ago
There we again: the fake praise singers, lying to get the next useless project going in Ghana.
There we again: the fake praise singers, lying to get the next useless project going in Ghana.
U...... 9 years ago
Nothing that is happening to Ghana that is new. The people crying wolf are just being instigated by the opposition who want to come back to power by hook or crook so the noise is too much and when that happens people tend to ... read full comment
Nothing that is happening to Ghana that is new. The people crying wolf are just being instigated by the opposition who want to come back to power by hook or crook so the noise is too much and when that happens people tend to believe what they are hearing.-placebo effect. Ghana has done well looking at the whole 200-2010 world's gloomy picture. one of the best country in Africa today. wealth and peace! Yo u go Ghana you are on the right path to a great economy. don't mind these people who are doing anything to undermine you!
Mensah Subin 9 years ago
The world bank is dealing with facts here not politics so the politician cannot see with their political blinded eyes. It is a fact that Ghana is doing well.
The world bank is dealing with facts here not politics so the politician cannot see with their political blinded eyes. It is a fact that Ghana is doing well.
ELINAN 9 years ago
In the 80s and 90s the WB/IMF praised Ghana under WB/IMF's Structural Adjustment Program and claimed it was the best thing since sliced bread and sold it to other African nations and the results over the years was a sham an ... read full comment
In the 80s and 90s the WB/IMF praised Ghana under WB/IMF's Structural Adjustment Program and claimed it was the best thing since sliced bread and sold it to other African nations and the results over the years was a sham and robbery of the highest order perpetrated on our collective economy.
G pong 9 years ago
Is Ghana an exception to what happened in 2008(the collapse of the world's economy)? Why do you think people are moving back home to stay now more than ever? That should tell you something is right!
And talking about the oi ... read full comment
Is Ghana an exception to what happened in 2008(the collapse of the world's economy)? Why do you think people are moving back home to stay now more than ever? That should tell you something is right!
And talking about the oil, how much money is the government receiving from the oil deal- didn't the previous government negotiated the oil deal for nothing? Did you see the improvement on the road sector since the NDC came to power? Can you see/feel the PRESENT safety of the country? Can’t you see and feel the presence of the law enforcement in the country now than before? What of the increase of the salaries? What do you think the government is using to achieve all these, stones? Is that not all money? I do not think the NDC is doing enough explanation and talk in these areas for Ghanaians to understand at all and allowing the NPP to throw dust on the eyes of Ghanaians for nothing!
Look, the NPP they said it from the beginning that they will make the country ungovernable for the president. The World Bank knows all that. The NPP can talk and make noise-crying wolf is a strategy NPP is using to make the country look worse than it really is. Suffering today is not any different from yesterday.
The only thing is during the NPP’s era we had too much illicit money in circulating in the country and the world's economy was good anyway so the trickledown effect was in effect. But it was in exchange for the country's safety! The NPP cannot do magic. They cannot do any better at the presence circumstances. Free flow of cocaine creating false economic boom is never the answer. Ghana is moving on and the whole world can see it. SAFETY AND PEACE HAS NO PRICE- NOT EVEN COCAINE CASH CAN PURCHASE THEM! Stop falling into these NPP crap and think holistic. remove politics from it. The world bank has factored in everything-the whole world's economic picture and the attitude of the opposition from day one, before coming into conclusion, OK?
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 9 years ago
KOLA, perhaps, I am a goro boy and not a guru, so my arguments are from that perspective. The fact is that if the oil and service sector are taken out other sectors, especially manufacturing would probably fall because of the ... read full comment
KOLA, perhaps, I am a goro boy and not a guru, so my arguments are from that perspective. The fact is that if the oil and service sector are taken out other sectors, especially manufacturing would probably fall because of the energy crisis. All the same, I appreciate that the report is over a ten year period and therefore the average is not a true reflection of the current economic mess.
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 9 years ago
Where did you two read about IMF in the above post?
Where did you two read about IMF in the above post?
Don Juan 9 years ago
Kofi Ata wo ye mobo. You can't tell the difference between the World Bank and the IMF. In your ignorant world, all international organisations are called IMF.
Kofi Ata wo ye mobo. You can't tell the difference between the World Bank and the IMF. In your ignorant world, all international organisations are called IMF.
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 9 years ago
Don Juan, my apology for leading others astray and my apology to the IMF.
What does "wo ye mobo" means? I know "wo ye" mean you are but I do not understand the word "mobo". Is it a slang?
Don Juan, my apology for leading others astray and my apology to the IMF.
What does "wo ye mobo" means? I know "wo ye" mean you are but I do not understand the word "mobo". Is it a slang?
Wikileaks. 9 years ago
This World Bank Country Director is an idiot and a crook just as his name implies!
This World Bank Country Director is an idiot and a crook just as his name implies!
Gonzaga 9 years ago
LIAR, LIAR. CONTINUE TO FOOL AFRICANS BECAUSE THEY ARE CORRUPT AND INCOMPETENT. KWAME NKRUMAH TOLD ALL OF US BUT WE WERE SO STUPID AND DUMP WE OVERTHREW HIM. THERE GOES THE FOOLISH LEADERS OF A CONTINENT WITH ALL THE NATURAL ... read full comment
LIAR, LIAR. CONTINUE TO FOOL AFRICANS BECAUSE THEY ARE CORRUPT AND INCOMPETENT. KWAME NKRUMAH TOLD ALL OF US BUT WE WERE SO STUPID AND DUMP WE OVERTHREW HIM. THERE GOES THE FOOLISH LEADERS OF A CONTINENT WITH ALL THE NATURAL RESOURCES ON EARTH BUT STILL GO BEGGING AND IT'S CITIZENS VERY POOR. WHAT A SHAME!!!!
FREEDOM IN THE TRUTH 9 years ago
NPP CAN'T JUST STAND THE TRUTH
NPP CAN'T JUST STAND THE TRUTH
Left of Centre 9 years ago
Or What Is His Beef?
Or What Is His Beef?
KOLA,LONDON MAIN PROPER 9 years ago
Economic growth cannot be said to be economic development unless the citizens can feel it in their Pockets.
Given the fall in value of the cedi caused by Kufuor's government when four noughts were struck off it and artific ... read full comment
Economic growth cannot be said to be economic development unless the citizens can feel it in their Pockets.
Given the fall in value of the cedi caused by Kufuor's government when four noughts were struck off it and artificially compared it to the dollar,what a foolish and unwise decision?.... there were repercussions to follow on from there. And the current inflation beyond the control of the current Government though this time not the absolute fault of Kronfuor even though single spine salary was forced on us by this thief.
So it follows on from here that though this Government had chalked Gargantuan Economic Growth, around 8-10% growth, we are still to feel it in our pockets and two things needed to be done.
By 2016, Mahama Government will likely stop the cedi from further collapse possibly increase cedi value through IMF policies of Austerity Measures, cut down on expenditure both Government and Public. Most importantly set inflation in a position where the psychological bit favours workers and the people in entirety.
Dr Pink Sheet 9 years ago
Now what??
Now what??
KENKEY BOY 9 years ago
IS THAT WORLD BANK SAYING THAT ?, EYOOOO ... THEN YOU BETTER WATCH OUT. ANY TIME THEY COME OUT TO PRAISE THE ECONOMY OF A COUNTRY,THEN YOU BETTER WATCH OUT. THEY ARE DECEIVING YOU. THEY WANT YOU TO COME FOR MORE LOANS ...
IS THAT WORLD BANK SAYING THAT ?, EYOOOO ... THEN YOU BETTER WATCH OUT. ANY TIME THEY COME OUT TO PRAISE THE ECONOMY OF A COUNTRY,THEN YOU BETTER WATCH OUT. THEY ARE DECEIVING YOU. THEY WANT YOU TO COME FOR MORE LOANS ...
Dr Pink Sheet 9 years ago
U have to read more to stay current
U have to read more to stay current
Paapa 9 years ago
Good news but cost of living is too high plus high unemployment rate.
Good news but cost of living is too high plus high unemployment rate.
John,Tema 9 years ago
Don't be deceived they will tell us the true picture when NDC is kicked out of power,thats is the history of World Bank.
Don't be deceived they will tell us the true picture when NDC is kicked out of power,thats is the history of World Bank.
Dr Pink Sheet 9 years ago
Who says npp is comming to power?
In ur dreams
Who says npp is comming to power?
In ur dreams
FREEDOM IN THE TRUTH 9 years ago
CAN'T STAND THE TRUTH AGAIN. NPP- LIAYER, LIAYER
CAN'T STAND THE TRUTH AGAIN. NPP- LIAYER, LIAYER
Before & After 9 years ago
They make these statements in order to force their useless policies on the poor Ghanaian. Speak with the average Ghanaian and you will hear the opposite of the growth.
They make these statements in order to force their useless policies on the poor Ghanaian. Speak with the average Ghanaian and you will hear the opposite of the growth.
Mallam Tula-2 9 years ago
MASSA: ANOTHER PROPAGANDA INITIATED BY THE NDC LED BY JON MAHAMA : WHEN WAS THID GROWTH RECORDED AND WHICH AREAS HAS THIS GROWTH OCCURED ;THIS MR CROOKES SHOULD BE TOLD THAT NOT ALL GHANAIANS ARE IDIOTS AS HE THINKS WE ARE BE ... read full comment
MASSA: ANOTHER PROPAGANDA INITIATED BY THE NDC LED BY JON MAHAMA : WHEN WAS THID GROWTH RECORDED AND WHICH AREAS HAS THIS GROWTH OCCURED ;THIS MR CROOKES SHOULD BE TOLD THAT NOT ALL GHANAIANS ARE IDIOTS AS HE THINKS WE ARE BESIDES WORLD BANK REPORTS DOES NOT SEEK THE INTEREST OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES : IT IS A PLOY TO FULL US GHANAIANS.
david 9 years ago
Mahama 5 million dollars to the american lobyists is really working.Mahama at work
Mahama 5 million dollars to the american lobyists is really working.Mahama at work
Kob 9 years ago
No wonder your name is "CROOK"
No wonder your name is "CROOK"
Dr Robert K Glah 9 years ago
PPP practitioners?
That is another fraud on the economy.
The PPP parties do not need a PPP Practitioner. For what service?
PPP practitioners?
That is another fraud on the economy.
The PPP parties do not need a PPP Practitioner. For what service?
Kofi Amoah 9 years ago
Even my grandmother in the village knows that the economy is BAD.
Even my grandmother in the village knows that the economy is BAD.
HASSAN YAAYIMA _ Jasikan 9 years ago
We leave u to God.
since u wil neva say the truth, continue telling the masses dat everything is ok.
u will die b4 ur tym.
FOOOOOOOOOLS
We leave u to God.
since u wil neva say the truth, continue telling the masses dat everything is ok.
u will die b4 ur tym.
FOOOOOOOOOLS
GHANA 9 years ago
JUST LOOK AS HIS FACE ..... HE IS NOT ASHAME OF HIMSELF .... ORDINARY GHANAIAN CANNOT EAT TWICE A DAY AND U OPEN UR EVIL MOUTH AND SAY GHANA ECONOMY IS ENVIABLE ... NO WONDER HIS NAME IS CROOK ... HE AND MAHAMA ARE ALL THEIVE ... read full comment
JUST LOOK AS HIS FACE ..... HE IS NOT ASHAME OF HIMSELF .... ORDINARY GHANAIAN CANNOT EAT TWICE A DAY AND U OPEN UR EVIL MOUTH AND SAY GHANA ECONOMY IS ENVIABLE ... NO WONDER HIS NAME IS CROOK ... HE AND MAHAMA ARE ALL THEIVES
Victor A. Young 9 years ago
The growth that the WHOLE is taking about in 10 yrs was initiated and achieved by ex-Prez J.A. Kuffour but things started falling apart when NDC came back. That was late Prez Atta-Mills's time. Facts should be set straight. I ... read full comment
The growth that the WHOLE is taking about in 10 yrs was initiated and achieved by ex-Prez J.A. Kuffour but things started falling apart when NDC came back. That was late Prez Atta-Mills's time. Facts should be set straight. If everything is okay as is being reported, then why is the WB here? At this crucial stage we don't need any propaganda. Let's get the economic relief that we need before things get ugly.
JESSE BERKLEY 9 years ago
WHAT IS THIS DRUNKARD TALKING ABOUT? HAS HE BEEN GIVEN A STRONG DOSE OF LOCAL GIN? IS HE SERIOUS? HE SHOULD NOT TRY AND PARADE AS RENT AN ECONOMIST. WORLD BANK OFFICIALS DON'T SPEAK LIKE THAT. WHEN YOU START GOING DOWN THAT R ... read full comment
WHAT IS THIS DRUNKARD TALKING ABOUT? HAS HE BEEN GIVEN A STRONG DOSE OF LOCAL GIN? IS HE SERIOUS? HE SHOULD NOT TRY AND PARADE AS RENT AN ECONOMIST. WORLD BANK OFFICIALS DON'T SPEAK LIKE THAT. WHEN YOU START GOING DOWN THAT ROUTE IT CLEARLY SAYS A LOT ABOUT U. THE COUNTRY IS BLEEDING AND COLLAPSING UNDER CORRUPTION AND INEPT LEADERSHIP AND THAT'S ALL YOU HAVE TO SAY? SHAME ON YOU. COME AGAIN GEEZER.
NON-ALIGNED 9 years ago
A QUOTE: “At present, Africa is industrially one of the least developed continents in the world. It produces one-seventh of the world’s raw materials, but only one-fiftieth of the world’s manufactures. The share of indu ... read full comment
A QUOTE: “At present, Africa is industrially one of the least developed continents in the world. It produces one-seventh of the world’s raw materials, but only one-fiftieth of the world’s manufactures. The share of industry in Africa’s total income is less than 14 per cent. This situation is a legacy of imperialism and colonialism, and the exploitation of Africa to serve the interest of international monopoly finance capital. But is also a result of the continuing imperialist and capitalist exploitation of Africa through neocolonialism”. SOURCE: CLASS STRUGGLE IN AFRICA BY KWAME NKRUMAH -1970.
OTHER QUOTES: “Multilateral ‘aid’ similarly serves mainly to improve the economic position of the donor countries”.
“Credits are granted by capitalist states to countries of Africa, Asia and Latin America, so that they can be equipped with the infra-structure necessary for their further exploitation by private monopolists. The aim is political as well as economic”. SOURCE: CLASS STRUGGLE IN AFRICA BY KWAME NKRUMAH – 1970.
Fast forward to the year 2014,.....and here we are with the World Bank singing sweet melodies of NOTHING to Ghanaians again? and NOTHING seems to have changed for the average Ghanaians........irrespective of the tall list of so-called development projects being supported by the IMF and the World Bank, here in Ghana.
The neocolonialists and imperialists have devised new strategies under the guise of ‘gobblerization’ (globalization), which allows the international corporate entities to monopolize our rich natural resources and finance capital, by means of direct ‘conditions’ and ‘policies’ set out by the World Bank and the IMF. These institutions were set up to protect the interests of the west and to continually destabilize our economy for their own good. That is why we continue to go with bowl in hand begging for aid. And in so doing, help to put stooges in leadership positions to help sell our country’s rich natural resources for their own personal gains, whilst our people remain in ABJECT POVERTY. (WHAT IS WRONG WITH US?)
These projects that we are made to believe have been, or are being supported by the World Bank can and could actually have been carried out by ourselves. And by that, I mean by Ghana itself, with selfless, serious, patriotic leaders with vision and prepared to generate funds from our own rich natural resources – who would not ‘kowtow’ to any external pressures.
Why do we always have foreign news agencies telling us how well Ghana has done and how well our economy is doing etc. with their support? Well, I guess Ghanaians can judge for themselves by carrying out a self check on their living conditions in Ghana, today!
If we were doing well, how come were still in poverty??? A middle income economy? Please ask yourselves, so why yet, another IMF bailout dosage…….for recovery??? When are we ever going to stop this cycle of stupidity????
GHANA is NOT a poor nation! But it’s rather a nation - full of wicked, selfish, greedy, unpatriotic, arrogant, vision-less, jealous and lying individuals placed in high positions, determined to run the ordinary citizens to the gutters of POVERTY for their own personal gains.
And in trying to achieve such evil feats, they drive the good and honest citizens of integrity to the ground; with their self-cultivated ‘evil-labeling’ of partisan politics. These evil citizens of Ghana are and will forever be in bed with the West to loot OUR CHILDREN dry of their rich natural resources.....basically their livelihood!
I could not help it, but to add the following quotes for your ‘consumption’.
A QUOTE:
“Transnational oil Corporations (TNCs). This is why Ghana paradoxically buys oil on the world market at hiked prices while our own cheaper oil is shipped quietly off to the west unchallenged. This is why the NPP’s Kufuor hurriedly sold Ghana Telecom just before he left office, for peanuts to Vodafone co, UK. This is why dangerous GMO companies, Du Pont Chemical Inc and Pioneer High-Seeds Co. now jointly run food policy in Kwesi Ahwoi’s Ministry of Agriculture (they have already marketed carcinogenic GMO beans, maize etc.). This is why r3ecently western speculators rushed to buy out the NDC's Government Treasury Bonds. This is why western Trans-National Corporations (TNCs) control trading at the Ghana Stock Exchange GSE!”
ANOTHER QUOTE:
“To conclude, with the appointment of Paa Kwesi Amissah-Arthur as VP, it is obvious Ghana is even more impaled by the fangs of the IMF-SAP/World Bank/TNC-concocted economic vampire. Puzzlingly, and to the obvious elation of both the NDC-NPP neocolonial political leadership, the public is not challenging this clear national economic betrayal. Rather, it allows itself to be led by the nose through daily public debates of facile, mundane, party political and ridiculous narratives. Alas, the noses of our public are stuck deep in the antebellum slavery grip of their current mutually destructive Election Petition. This basically is a cyclical power struggle for either the NDC or NPP to be legally empowered to continue another four years of futilely implementing the IMF-SAP. They both lack the innovation, design and planning compass and courage of leadership to lunch a Development and Modernisation Programme (DMP) that will transform our nation into an industrial giant. They are bereft of serious discourse on national development in form, content and practical enforcement.” (THE LAST TWO QUOTES WERE MADE IN 2013 BY AN INDIVIDUAL ON THIS FORUM).
GOD BLESS GHANA!
AFRICAN FOREVER!
Intellectual property too? 9 years ago
Sons of Africa crying daily. 'Get up get up do domething'- a quote from a Macy Gray Song.
Sons of Africa crying daily. 'Get up get up do domething'- a quote from a Macy Gray Song.
NON-ALIGNED 9 years ago
I'm already doing something.......by educating the likes of you. What about you?
NKRUMAH NEVER DIES!
GOD BLESS GHANA!
AFRICAN FOREVER!
I'm already doing something.......by educating the likes of you. What about you?
NKRUMAH NEVER DIES!
GOD BLESS GHANA!
AFRICAN FOREVER!
GhanaMassai,France. 9 years ago
Wow!!! What a display of intellectual excellence! I totally agree with your essay that merits an A+. It's however regrettable that you failed to bring out any palpable, feasible proposition to salvage Ghana's dwindling econom ... read full comment
Wow!!! What a display of intellectual excellence! I totally agree with your essay that merits an A+. It's however regrettable that you failed to bring out any palpable, feasible proposition to salvage Ghana's dwindling economy.
In my view point, Ghana needs to reverse towards a sort of self-reliance politico-economic policy, urging us to renounce to our preference of foreign products (food, clothes etc.). Ghana has excellent products appreciated worldwide & it's hard to understand why we squander a hell lot of foreign exchange to import what we have at home. The gov't must urgently put in measures to encourage& boost Ghana-made products' preference, which in the short or long run are apt to revamp our sliding cedi & revitalize our failing economy.
NON-ALIGNED 9 years ago
Thank you! I do understand your frustration but, I just stopped short of writing a book..........if I had to write my propositions to salvage our dwindling economy/
Thank you! I do understand your frustration but, I just stopped short of writing a book..........if I had to write my propositions to salvage our dwindling economy/
Papa Yaw. 9 years ago
No
No
AGYA Koo 9 years ago
WHAT? ENVIABLE? Oh my gosh!
WHAT? ENVIABLE? Oh my gosh!
Kofi 9 years ago
If there are no jobs, inflation is hyper, the currency is the worst performing in the world, government cannot pay its statutory payments and owes many workers groups in spite of all our resources including newly-exploited oi ... read full comment
If there are no jobs, inflation is hyper, the currency is the worst performing in the world, government cannot pay its statutory payments and owes many workers groups in spite of all our resources including newly-exploited oil then Ghana must be doing well!
kk 9 years ago
nonsense.where?
nonsense.where?
Dr Pink Sheet 9 years ago
Ask ur dwarf shadow prez
Ask ur dwarf shadow prez
Okbi 9 years ago
Who the fuck is this guy? Is he for real? I am not sure he knows what he is talking about. He needs to go back to and return his whatever certificate he is holding. Economic growth means people on the street should see it ... read full comment
Who the fuck is this guy? Is he for real? I am not sure he knows what he is talking about. He needs to go back to and return his whatever certificate he is holding. Economic growth means people on the street should see it. The government should not be depending on donations.
Siaw 9 years ago
FUCK OFF FROM AFRICA YOU BLOOD SUCKING VAMPIRES.
FUCK OFF FROM AFRICA YOU BLOOD SUCKING VAMPIRES.
Dr Pink Sheet 9 years ago
Foolish girl
Foolish girl
Victor A. Young 9 years ago
Hei, NDC man that isn't a girl or a lady! ! For Christ's sake stop your crazy attitude and let's talk about real facts. The country is bleeding; everything is in a mess under the clueless John Mahama's gov't yet you guys do ... read full comment
Hei, NDC man that isn't a girl or a lady! ! For Christ's sake stop your crazy attitude and let's talk about real facts. The country is bleeding; everything is in a mess under the clueless John Mahama's gov't yet you guys don't want people to talk about the corruption and the suffering. What is wrong with you?
CONCERNED CITIZEN 9 years ago
Recently I read that all conferences are put on hold due to Ebola. Also were the participants coming from these countries screened before entry?
Recently I read that all conferences are put on hold due to Ebola. Also were the participants coming from these countries screened before entry?
Jojo Williams 9 years ago
The same World Bank praised Rawlings' economic "success" in 1999, and told Kufuor to go HIPC in 2000 bcos the economy is shit. The same World Bank told Kufuor in 2008 that he was an economic magician and told Mills the econom ... read full comment
The same World Bank praised Rawlings' economic "success" in 1999, and told Kufuor to go HIPC in 2000 bcos the economy is shit. The same World Bank told Kufuor in 2008 that he was an economic magician and told Mills the economy is a pile of feces in 2009. Today the assholes in WORLD BANK are saying what? World Bank shut the fuck up and get the fuck away. If you were good at what you do, why has Ghana followed world bank since 1983 and we still struggle for basic shit. Countries that kicked out World Bank actually do better than those who follow those world bank idiots
ZoRRo 9 years ago
Even a market woman, with no education, will tell you that Ghana's economy is not doing well. Even a five year old will tell you the same thing. So what are these CROOKS at the World Bank trying to tell us ?
Even a market woman, with no education, will tell you that Ghana's economy is not doing well. Even a five year old will tell you the same thing. So what are these CROOKS at the World Bank trying to tell us ?
Nii Nortey (New York) 9 years ago
Whether you like it or not, the reactionaries will fail. Ghana is moving ahead and we will succeed.
Whether you like it or not, the reactionaries will fail. Ghana is moving ahead and we will succeed.
Kwesi Yeboah- KSI 9 years ago
all these envy by these Akans party
all these envy by these Akans party
kkk 9 years ago
MR. Crookes has a perfect drunkard appearance and mentality. The only improvement in GHANA'S Economy is the number of alcohol in the market.
MR. Crookes has a perfect drunkard appearance and mentality. The only improvement in GHANA'S Economy is the number of alcohol in the market.
kkk 9 years ago
Hey Mr. crookes . the only thing enviable in GHANA's economy is THE RATE OF CORRUPTION. CROOKES READ YOUR NOTES BEFORE YOU COME UP WITH USELESS THOUGHTS.
Hey Mr. crookes . the only thing enviable in GHANA's economy is THE RATE OF CORRUPTION. CROOKES READ YOUR NOTES BEFORE YOU COME UP WITH USELESS THOUGHTS.
ASANTEWA 9 years ago
WEAK CURRENCY EQUALS WEAK ECONOMY
WEAK CURRENCY EQUALS WEAK ECONOMY
Odasani 9 years ago
is this man stupid?
Look at his pig-mouth..
Idiot.
Obviously he takes Ghanaians for fools!!!
is this man stupid?
Look at his pig-mouth..
Idiot.
Obviously he takes Ghanaians for fools!!!
Nii Akwei 9 years ago
Spin doctor, this will not work. The situation on the ground stings to high heaven.
Spin doctor, this will not work. The situation on the ground stings to high heaven.
USMAN 9 years ago
Pls Mr Crook, be a little bit realistic and stop the rubbish.
Pls Mr Crook, be a little bit realistic and stop the rubbish.
Koo 9 years ago
I feel really upset and fuming on this misleading report. Can everyone now understand why our forefathers were able to sell their own family members into slavery. Tell them what they want to hear, so they wont think then expl ... read full comment
I feel really upset and fuming on this misleading report. Can everyone now understand why our forefathers were able to sell their own family members into slavery. Tell them what they want to hear, so they wont think then exploit them.
Any prudent person would mount the podium after such a stupid intro to say I'm sorry but as a country we face big challenges and there is a need to call on all stakeholders to help building. at least they would relate to some honesty
TOKABA 9 years ago
THIS GUY IS A PAID AGENT OF THE NDC TO SPIT OUT LIES. WHAT A SHAME!!!!!!!!!!
THIS GUY IS A PAID AGENT OF THE NDC TO SPIT OUT LIES. WHAT A SHAME!!!!!!!!!!
Sefah 9 years ago
I am not surprised that some Ghanaians who do not like the NDC government and their acievement can not accept the fact that despite the fall of our cedi Ghana is getting to the middle income developed country if we can exerc ... read full comment
I am not surprised that some Ghanaians who do not like the NDC government and their acievement can not accept the fact that despite the fall of our cedi Ghana is getting to the middle income developed country if we can exercise patience until next election.Despite the delay after the election dispute, the country has progressed in many fields.Unlike Kufour govenments and NPP government which sold our assetts and took bribes to make Ghana consuming paradise and living in dusty houses and filty roads we have moved forwadr
Since when Ghana economy became enviable?
Hahaha.
No fuel ooooo.
Did those in the world can't call a spade a spade?did they know how Ghanaians are suffering?I think they should stop their propaganda acts and say the truth about the economy of ghana.
THE OYIBO MAN IS THE MOST EVIL CREATURE ON EARTH. HOW CAN YOU RANK GHANA AS HAVING A GOOD ECONOMY WHEN PEOPLE CAN'T AFFORD TO EAT TWICE A DAY IF YOU DON'T HAVE AN EVIL AGENDA YOU WANT TO ACCOMPLISH? THEY ARE THE ONES KILLING ...
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The World Bank must rather chastise Mahama and his bogus NDC Government for the enviable growth of the country’s corruption.
What do IMF Country Directors in Ghana take Ghanaians for, fools or what? How can this man claim that Ghana has strong governance systems and does he understand what is meant by strong government system? Ghana has a very weak ...
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Kofi Ata, I am on your neck again. What do you understand by 'INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY' if service and oil sector are not part of increased productive sectors according to your own analysis???
Again Kofi, what do you really ...
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this man is idiot.
WHATS THAT IDIOT CALLED ?CROOK
The report is for the past 10 years, the achievements in the past is covering the current sick governance.
There we again: the fake praise singers, lying to get the next useless project going in Ghana.
Nothing that is happening to Ghana that is new. The people crying wolf are just being instigated by the opposition who want to come back to power by hook or crook so the noise is too much and when that happens people tend to ...
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The world bank is dealing with facts here not politics so the politician cannot see with their political blinded eyes. It is a fact that Ghana is doing well.
In the 80s and 90s the WB/IMF praised Ghana under WB/IMF's Structural Adjustment Program and claimed it was the best thing since sliced bread and sold it to other African nations and the results over the years was a sham an ...
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Is Ghana an exception to what happened in 2008(the collapse of the world's economy)? Why do you think people are moving back home to stay now more than ever? That should tell you something is right!
And talking about the oi ...
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KOLA, perhaps, I am a goro boy and not a guru, so my arguments are from that perspective. The fact is that if the oil and service sector are taken out other sectors, especially manufacturing would probably fall because of the ...
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Where did you two read about IMF in the above post?
Kofi Ata wo ye mobo. You can't tell the difference between the World Bank and the IMF. In your ignorant world, all international organisations are called IMF.
Don Juan, my apology for leading others astray and my apology to the IMF.
What does "wo ye mobo" means? I know "wo ye" mean you are but I do not understand the word "mobo". Is it a slang?
This World Bank Country Director is an idiot and a crook just as his name implies!
LIAR, LIAR. CONTINUE TO FOOL AFRICANS BECAUSE THEY ARE CORRUPT AND INCOMPETENT. KWAME NKRUMAH TOLD ALL OF US BUT WE WERE SO STUPID AND DUMP WE OVERTHREW HIM. THERE GOES THE FOOLISH LEADERS OF A CONTINENT WITH ALL THE NATURAL ...
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NPP CAN'T JUST STAND THE TRUTH
Or What Is His Beef?
Economic growth cannot be said to be economic development unless the citizens can feel it in their Pockets.
Given the fall in value of the cedi caused by Kufuor's government when four noughts were struck off it and artific ...
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Now what??
IS THAT WORLD BANK SAYING THAT ?, EYOOOO ... THEN YOU BETTER WATCH OUT. ANY TIME THEY COME OUT TO PRAISE THE ECONOMY OF A COUNTRY,THEN YOU BETTER WATCH OUT. THEY ARE DECEIVING YOU. THEY WANT YOU TO COME FOR MORE LOANS ...
U have to read more to stay current
Good news but cost of living is too high plus high unemployment rate.
Don't be deceived they will tell us the true picture when NDC is kicked out of power,thats is the history of World Bank.
Who says npp is comming to power?
In ur dreams
CAN'T STAND THE TRUTH AGAIN. NPP- LIAYER, LIAYER
They make these statements in order to force their useless policies on the poor Ghanaian. Speak with the average Ghanaian and you will hear the opposite of the growth.
MASSA: ANOTHER PROPAGANDA INITIATED BY THE NDC LED BY JON MAHAMA : WHEN WAS THID GROWTH RECORDED AND WHICH AREAS HAS THIS GROWTH OCCURED ;THIS MR CROOKES SHOULD BE TOLD THAT NOT ALL GHANAIANS ARE IDIOTS AS HE THINKS WE ARE BE ...
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Mahama 5 million dollars to the american lobyists is really working.Mahama at work
No wonder your name is "CROOK"
PPP practitioners?
That is another fraud on the economy.
The PPP parties do not need a PPP Practitioner. For what service?
Even my grandmother in the village knows that the economy is BAD.
We leave u to God.
since u wil neva say the truth, continue telling the masses dat everything is ok.
u will die b4 ur tym.
FOOOOOOOOOLS
JUST LOOK AS HIS FACE ..... HE IS NOT ASHAME OF HIMSELF .... ORDINARY GHANAIAN CANNOT EAT TWICE A DAY AND U OPEN UR EVIL MOUTH AND SAY GHANA ECONOMY IS ENVIABLE ... NO WONDER HIS NAME IS CROOK ... HE AND MAHAMA ARE ALL THEIVE ...
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The growth that the WHOLE is taking about in 10 yrs was initiated and achieved by ex-Prez J.A. Kuffour but things started falling apart when NDC came back. That was late Prez Atta-Mills's time. Facts should be set straight. I ...
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WHAT IS THIS DRUNKARD TALKING ABOUT? HAS HE BEEN GIVEN A STRONG DOSE OF LOCAL GIN? IS HE SERIOUS? HE SHOULD NOT TRY AND PARADE AS RENT AN ECONOMIST. WORLD BANK OFFICIALS DON'T SPEAK LIKE THAT. WHEN YOU START GOING DOWN THAT R ...
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A QUOTE: “At present, Africa is industrially one of the least developed continents in the world. It produces one-seventh of the world’s raw materials, but only one-fiftieth of the world’s manufactures. The share of indu ...
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Sons of Africa crying daily. 'Get up get up do domething'- a quote from a Macy Gray Song.
I'm already doing something.......by educating the likes of you. What about you?
NKRUMAH NEVER DIES!
GOD BLESS GHANA!
AFRICAN FOREVER!
Wow!!! What a display of intellectual excellence! I totally agree with your essay that merits an A+. It's however regrettable that you failed to bring out any palpable, feasible proposition to salvage Ghana's dwindling econom ...
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Thank you! I do understand your frustration but, I just stopped short of writing a book..........if I had to write my propositions to salvage our dwindling economy/
No
WHAT? ENVIABLE? Oh my gosh!
If there are no jobs, inflation is hyper, the currency is the worst performing in the world, government cannot pay its statutory payments and owes many workers groups in spite of all our resources including newly-exploited oi ...
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nonsense.where?
Ask ur dwarf shadow prez
Who the fuck is this guy? Is he for real? I am not sure he knows what he is talking about. He needs to go back to and return his whatever certificate he is holding. Economic growth means people on the street should see it ...
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FUCK OFF FROM AFRICA YOU BLOOD SUCKING VAMPIRES.
Foolish girl
Hei, NDC man that isn't a girl or a lady! ! For Christ's sake stop your crazy attitude and let's talk about real facts. The country is bleeding; everything is in a mess under the clueless John Mahama's gov't yet you guys do ...
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Recently I read that all conferences are put on hold due to Ebola. Also were the participants coming from these countries screened before entry?
The same World Bank praised Rawlings' economic "success" in 1999, and told Kufuor to go HIPC in 2000 bcos the economy is shit. The same World Bank told Kufuor in 2008 that he was an economic magician and told Mills the econom ...
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Even a market woman, with no education, will tell you that Ghana's economy is not doing well. Even a five year old will tell you the same thing. So what are these CROOKS at the World Bank trying to tell us ?
Whether you like it or not, the reactionaries will fail. Ghana is moving ahead and we will succeed.
all these envy by these Akans party
MR. Crookes has a perfect drunkard appearance and mentality. The only improvement in GHANA'S Economy is the number of alcohol in the market.
Hey Mr. crookes . the only thing enviable in GHANA's economy is THE RATE OF CORRUPTION. CROOKES READ YOUR NOTES BEFORE YOU COME UP WITH USELESS THOUGHTS.
WEAK CURRENCY EQUALS WEAK ECONOMY
is this man stupid?
Look at his pig-mouth..
Idiot.
Obviously he takes Ghanaians for fools!!!
Spin doctor, this will not work. The situation on the ground stings to high heaven.
Pls Mr Crook, be a little bit realistic and stop the rubbish.
I feel really upset and fuming on this misleading report. Can everyone now understand why our forefathers were able to sell their own family members into slavery. Tell them what they want to hear, so they wont think then expl ...
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THIS GUY IS A PAID AGENT OF THE NDC TO SPIT OUT LIES. WHAT A SHAME!!!!!!!!!!
I am not surprised that some Ghanaians who do not like the NDC government and their acievement can not accept the fact that despite the fall of our cedi Ghana is getting to the middle income developed country if we can exerc ...
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WE ARE NO FOOLS