IEA Proposes a Ghana Mining Company
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
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
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…
IEA launches its Seminar Series on Ghana’s Natural Resources Management
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) will today launch a new series of public roundtable discussions on the future of Ghana’s natural resources and the role they can play in securing sustainable national development. The event is on the theme: “Ghana Beyond the 17th IMF Bailout – Salvation in our natural resources?”. The series would…
Sophia Akuffo urges review of Ghana’s mining policies for economic gains
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….
Press Conference on Natural Resources
Over the years, Ghana has generated less revenue than is needed for the country’s development, in spite of our multiple and high taxes. The shortfall in revenues has compelled the country to resort to incessant borrowing, leading to perennial debt crises, while paying seventeen visits to the IMF for financial bailouts. There is room to…
12 Reasons Why Gas Should be Part of Africa’s Clean Energy Future
Blocking funding for gas energy projects in Africa may seem like sensible climate policy – but this is not the case. Such an approach could hinder countries’ development and slow…
