Channel One TV will today, Monday, April 27, 2026 hold the first edition of its Quarterly Economic Outlook to interrogate the country’s macroeconomic recovery.
The forum, themed “Taking Stock: Ghana’s Economic Turnaround – What Changed & What Comes Next?”, features a cross-section of policymakers, economists and private sector leaders.
The two-hour studio roundtable discussion will be hosted by Bernard Avle from 11am-1pm on Channel One TV.
It will go beyond headline indicators to examine how policy interventions have translated into real economic outcomes for businesses and households.
The Panel
Key lines of the conversation include the transmission of policy gains into the real economy, the sectors yet to feel the full benefits of stabilisation and the additional reforms required to sustain growth.
Panellists leading this discussion are Dr.Theo Acheampong, Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, who is expected to outline the fiscal consolidation measures and structural reforms underpinning the recovery.
Private sector perspectives will feature prominently.
Joseph Paddy of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Mark Badu Aboagye of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) and Seth Twum Akwaboah, CEO of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) will provide on-the-ground insights into whether improved macro stability is translating into lower costs business expansion.
The academic and market community will also weigh in.
Economist Gloria Afful-Mensah of the University of Ghana is expected to interrogate the data behind the turnaround, while Mercy Naa Afrowa Needjan President of the Greater Accra Markets Association will bring the perspectives of the informal sector.
The Imperative
For organisers, the central question is not just what changed, but how durable and broad-based these improvements are.
“We believe that one of the things we need to do as a country is to understand where we are and where we’re going collectively. And so this platform will air on Monday with repeats throughout, hoping that every quarter we’ll bring different people from different sectors of society to come and analyse what I call, the realities behind the numbers”, says, General Manager of Channel One TV, Bernard Avle.
The Context
After weathering a severe macroeconomic shock in 2022, Ghana now finds itself in a markedly different position.
Inflation has fallen to 3.2% as of March 2026, below the Bank of Ghana’s target band with GDP expanding at 6.1%
The cedi, once under intense pressure, has stabilised after posting one of the strongest performances among emerging market currencies in 2025.
Gross international reserves have climbed to a record $13.8 billion, while lending rates continue to ease, signalling improved credit conditions.
