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IEA Proposes a Ghana Mining Company
March 18, 2026
We are pleased to see that the Damang Mine will revert to the State, a significant milestone that reinforces Ghana’s sovereignty over its natural resources and opens the door for…
IEA rejects proposed mining royalty reform, calls for full national ownership
February 6, 2026
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has rejected the government’s proposed sliding-scale mineral royalty regime, describing it as a continuation of a “colonial” system that deprives Ghana of the full…
Halt renewal of expired mining leases for state ownership – IEA to Gov’t
February 4, 2026
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has called on the government not to renew the mining licenses of multinational companies whose leases have expired, arguing that the move would mark…
Sophia Akuffo urges review of Ghana’s mining policies for economic gains
May 3, 2025
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has challenged the government to immediately review all contracts pertaining to Ghana’s natural resources to make the country gain the most from their exploitation….
Economy is growing below potential – IEA
November 7, 2024
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has alluded that Ghana’s economy is generally growing below its potential due to several factors. This includes low public investments, macroeconomic instability and the…
Food Prices Too High Despite PFJ – IEA
April 9, 2021
Despite government’s assertion that it has achieved adequate food supply through its flagship programme ‘Planting for Food and Jobs’ (PFJ), the Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs…
IEA Calls for Key Interventions to Support Businesses Amidst COVID-19
March 25, 2021
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has called on government to introduce key interventions for businesses to protect livelihoods as the country works around the path to economic recovery as…
Ghana Loses Over GH¢5 Billion Annually Through Tax Exemptions – IEA
March 24, 2021
Ghana loses over GH¢5 billion every year through tax exemptions, a reason the Institute of Economic Affairs wants government to pass the tax exemption bill immediately to plug a big…
