Nova Business School Africa (NBSA), in collaboration with the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GNCCI), is proud to announce an upcoming Economic Seminar under the theme: “Ghana’s Economy, 2025 Budget Statement and the IMF”. The seminar will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the Alliance Hotel by Eagles in Takoradi, Ghana from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
This timely and impactful event brings together policymakers, private sector leaders, entrepreneurs, academics, and students to examine the implications of the 2025 Budget Statement and Ghana’s ongoing engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). As Ghana navigates a complex macroeconomic landscape, this seminar will offer deep insights and provoke vital conversations on the path to sustainable, inclusive economic growth.
Featured Speaker
The keynote presentation will be delivered by Professor Godfred A. Bokpin, a leading Economist, Professor of Finance, and Dean and Director, Centre for Research and Case Studies of Nova Business School Africa. With over 18 years of experience in academia, government, and multilateral advisory roles, Prof. Bokpin brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective grounded in accounting, finance, and economics.
He will analyze the 2025 Budget and the IMF-supported programme using a SWOT framework – outlining Ghana’s fiscal strengths, structural weaknesses, potential opportunities, and emerging risks for both the public and private sectors.
What to Expect
Attendees will gain insight into:
- The key provisions of the 2025 Budget Statement
- The economic impact of the IMF programme on Ghana’s growth trajectory
- Strategic implications for businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs
- Coping strategies and opportunities for private sector-led transformation
The session will also include an interactive Q&A segment and networking opportunities for attendees to connect and reflect on shared concerns and possibilities.
Programme Outline
- 1:30pm – 2:00pm: Arrival Registration & Networking
- 2:00pm – 2:05pm: Opening Prayer
- 2:05pm – 2:10pm: Welcome Address By Regional Chairman
- 2:10pm – 2:20pm: Purpose Of Seminar By Prof. Mathew Tsamenyi
- 2:20pm – 3:10pm: Presentation By Prof. Godfred A Bopkin
- 3:10pm – 3:40pm: Contributions, Questions & Answers
- 3:40pm – 3:45pm: Closing Prayer
- 3:45pm – 4:00pm: Refreshment & Networking
Join Us
This seminar reflects NBSA’s ongoing commitment to providing thought leadership on issues that matter to Africa’s economic future. It also reinforces our belief that business education must engage deeply with public policy, governance, and real-world challenges to be truly transformational.
We look forward to welcoming you to a session that promises clarity, challenge, and practical direction for Ghana’s business community in 2025 and beyond.
