Ghana Beyond Aid: A Bargaining Chip for Draconian Economic Policies in Ghana

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In this paper, we examine Ghana’s efforts to wean itself from foreign aid. We find out that despite the good intentions of the government, the austere economic policies implemented by the Akufo-Addo-Administration using the Ghana Beyond Aid vision as a guarantee has negative consequences on the ordinary citizens. Thus, instead of the government to concentrate on formulating pragmatic policies that form the niches of the Ghana Beyond Aid agenda with public support, it has rather taken a uniquely detested trajectory of dedicating little attention to the vision in pursuit of policies that have lost touch with the public. The article examines these political nuances using the case study strategy and argues that while it is prudent to implement policies towards the attainment of the Ghana Beyond Aid, the political leadership should be guided by public opinion and consensus building to reduce the degree of adversities posed by these policies.

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